Just Got A Load of Spyware Installed from Filezilla

radderfire

radderfire

radderfire

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Hi Guys

So, I've got a new Surface Pro 3, and I needed to install an FTP client.

I was using Filezilla with no problems on my old computer, and I liked the program, so I just downloaded it from Sourceforge and installed it.

It has also installed browser spyware on my new computer :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

That is the last time I am using Sourceforge to download anything.

Any tips to get rid of the spyware. It just changes the search function on Chrome and IE. I have just downloaded malwarebytes and I guess I should use that?

Rgds :mad:
 
When I saw that Windows Defender was anti-virus and anti-malware, I decided to go with it, instead of install anything separate. In retrospect, this was a big mistake. I can't believe that a company like Microsoft can describe something as anti-malware, yet it can't actually do the job.
 
So how do I know it's just crapware and not anything more malicious like spyware? I am now worried there might be a keylogger or trojan on my computer.

What it does is change the home page of Google Chrome, and change its default search.

Thanks
 
Also, I see Windows 8.1 has a rollback feature, would it be better to use this?

I had just managed to successfully install Adobe CS3. If I rollback and try to reinstall CS3, will my genuine activation codes be accepted again?

Thanks
 
Bundled offers means very annoying malware. :mad:

I have just done a full reset on my new Surface Pro 3. :mad: Even then, one item of Malware persisted and it still changed my browser home page. :mad::mad::mad: I then removed this last item with Malwarebytes.

It is an incredibly annoying and sneaky installer from Filezilla. They have totally lost my trust. :mad::mad::mad:

Also of note, is that Windows Defender is not actually fit for purpose, in that it was unable to block the malware install :mad::mad::mad: I think I might try complaining to Microsoft, because it really should be able to do better. :mad:

Rgds
 
Don't worry that is the last time I get anything from Sourceforge. :mad:

The mistake that I made was not doing any research beforehand, and trusting that software I had used a few years ago would still be OK. Also, I installed it whilst watching TV, so didn't pay much attention to the installer.

Microsoft Defender was incapable of identifying the malware that malwarebytes did. Whilst I accept some responsibility for my lack of due care, Microsoft should still be able to identify malware that changes your browser. :mad::mad::mad::mad:
 
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