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teach1st

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5. I'd hang on to Malwarebytes

Fri Nov 18, 2016, 01:39 AM

Nov 2016

Malwarebytes comes in handy. I always recommend scanning with it periodically, depending on your surfing habits. Make sure you click the update button before scanning (updates malware signatures to deal with any new nasty stuff).

Clearing history couldn't hurt and it's probably something we should all do every now and again. I'd clear everything (history, cache, cookies) if I thought I was infected. I forget if ADW clears cookies associated with bad sites, but I suspect it does. If you're in doubt, a quick scan with HitmanPro (step 4, I think) does wonders with bad cookies if you go to its settings and make sure Scan for Tracking Cookies is checked.

Here's a good download for HitmanPro: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/hitmanpro/

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Is there any connection between the hack and virus/malware/spyware? Or totally separate? [View all] UTUSN Nov 2016 OP

I don't think it's related to the attack teach1st Nov 2016 #1

looks helpful,thx. all these are legit, right? I've used Malwarebytes before. UTUSN Nov 2016 #2

It's a good site and they're legit teach1st Nov 2016 #3

Wow, ADWcleaner cleared 350 threats. #2 didn't find any. UTUSN Nov 2016 #4

I'd hang on to Malwarebytes teach1st Nov 2016 #5

Well, so much for that: Today/next morning, I have received two more Blocked messages so far. UTUSN Nov 2016 #6