![]() It’s odd that a clean machine with just the basic Windows XP install, has so many problems! Clicking ‘Fix Now’ redirects me to the web to register this product. I don’t recall any mention of BrowserDefender or BrowserDefendert in the installer options which is installing in services and startup programs! Also PC Optimizer is now installed and running a system scan which took nearly 2 hours to complete with these results: This should not take long to complete so will sit back and monitor what happens. Clicking next on each page should take me to what I am being told, I need. During the process you are then presented with further option screens with the ‘next’ button highlighted. What’s this, Delta Toolbar? No Flash Player update! I will make it easy and choose the express install. ![]() (The small file is just the downloader it then grabs the necessary files online). The time is currently 19.30 and starting the install of Setup_v.173953200a.exe. Note these are not your usual Flash Player file names or icons! ![]() The setup files above were grabbed on three different visits. Let’s grab the download and go from there. What’s the harm, I obviously need it, or do I?Ĭlicking OK takes you to a new Adobe Flash Player page with links to download or install. On first glance, it appears to be a recommended Flash Player update, pushed through JavaScript in page advertisement. The tactics used are very devious as shown in the below screen shot and results. One such case was covered back in May 2013, ALERT: ad.,, ,, Babylon, 50.19.113.192 concerning highly misleading tactics employed by companies to get people to install their software. Exploits in particular is one area that are being targeted heavily by criminals and privacy invaders with more and more popups and/or warning screens that hit our web browsers. Whether you’re new to surfing the Internet or an old hand, we all know the importance of keeping our systems and software updated to avoid becoming a victim of exploits, malware and other cyber threats.
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