AC3 Filter 1.46 addon installed 16 possible malware files
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:41 pm
I tried to play a file and MediaMonkey stated I needed a plugin/codec and the program sent me to the following page:
http://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/brows ... c3-filter/
I downloaded it from the link and installed it and BAM - about 20 or 30 firefox windows opened up. I then ran Malwarebytes and the addon AC3 Filter 1.46 is full of spyware/malware. I just ran Malwarebytes right before installing it so I know my machine was clean.
A total of 16 malware programs were installed:
PUP.optional.Conduit.A
PUP.optional.OpenCandy
PUP.optional.OtShot.A
etc.
This may be something that needs addressed before anyone else's computer gets bugged up.
http://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/brows ... c3-filter/
I downloaded it from the link and installed it and BAM - about 20 or 30 firefox windows opened up. I then ran Malwarebytes and the addon AC3 Filter 1.46 is full of spyware/malware. I just ran Malwarebytes right before installing it so I know my machine was clean.
A total of 16 malware programs were installed:
PUP.optional.Conduit.A
PUP.optional.OpenCandy
PUP.optional.OtShot.A
etc.
This may be something that needs addressed before anyone else's computer gets bugged up.