I used DCTelnet a LONG time ago when I was using a floppy only Amiga 500. I've never had any sort of virus trouble, so I can only assume it's safe to use. I've still got the C source code for it, although I've never taken the time to actually look through it. I think DCTelnet was about the only thing they released that wasn't cracked or virus-infested and was actually a decent program, although I'd still go with Term and telser.device just to be on the safe side.