George Rebane
This afternoon I discovered that somehow a piece of malware called Delta Search took over my computer. I'm working to get rid of this piece of crap, but it is still doing stuff like inserting extra links (the green ones) into my posts and also some comments. I will not post again until my PC is clean. Thanks for your patience. :(
[16aug13 update] Apparently the green links only appear on my browser and are added by the malware as the displayed page is composed. All other computers (PCs and Apples) appear to be clean. Would appreciate reports of any anomalous behavior readers experience.
[later] Well, it looks like my little box is clean again. What finally cured it is resetting both (Firefox and IE) browsers. That took a tromp through a part of the jungle I was unfamiliar with, and in certain places the malware fought back, it didn't want to be ripped out. Thanks for your patience, and on with the show ;-)
George,
Hit the "Download Now" button, install, then scan and remove the bad stuff.
http://cnet.co/ePmYS
Posted by: Michael Anderson | 16 August 2013 at 09:45 AM
Pleased to read you are on top of the problem. Any idea where the malware came from?
Posted by: Russ Steele | 16 August 2013 at 11:27 AM
RussS 1127am - attempted download of a sketchpad app form what looked like an authentic MS website.
MichaelA 945am - thanks Michael, next time I'll wait for your advice.
Posted by: George Rebane | 16 August 2013 at 01:22 PM
Those internet "land mines" are a real pain.
Ever get a full high jacking with an extortion demand? ( FBI logo and all) Heck.. Even the web cam came on. (Another good use for duct tape...)
That was LOTS of fun. ( and 45 bucks at Staples)
I'm waiting to find the reverse app. that will fry the offender's toys.
I have yet to trip over what George has had to deal with.
Posted by: Walt | 16 August 2013 at 05:24 PM