this thread initiated by
kemical really is to serve as a stark reminder … always be diligent in your online commerce … even websites you trust. owning a computer is a responsibility
(not a privilege).
- keep your os up to date with security fixes.
- maintain the most recent data-reference files for your av-arsenal.
- as member neemobeer suggested … might be beneficial to disable/uninstall java 'n flash.
- check the file with online service before downloading (virustotal.com).
- understand, going forward, even trusted sites can be hacked.
- when downloading, verify file-name/size reflects what is posted on the website.
- and, of course, scan file once it's downloaded (before installation).
- prior to installation, create windows "restore-point".
- when installing … careful you do not install other choices in the installation window. ***
*** as incredulous as this may sound … early this year, one program i was installing offered the generic install-window which included the typical
"next/back" buttons
(bottom of window). at one point, i chose the
"back" button … and, only then, the install-other-software choices
(enabled by default) appeared within that window.
very sneaky/duplicitous! had i not clicked the
"back" button … i would have inadvertently unleashed something sinister! malware installs can also be hidden in the advanced/custom-install venue.
as always, thanks to
kemical for the late-breaking news. just this past sunday
(07-31) i had upgraded my
classic-shell via it's homepage … direct from
fosshub. since the incident, it appears classicshell.net revised the link to point toward
mediafire for download.