Sun City Computer Club members are reporting an install of Avast AntiVirus when loading CCleaner as advised on the club's Windows Malware Removal page.
As ad blockers become more effective and pervasive, more companies are changing strategy to regain revenue.
In the case of CCleaner, the unsolicited install of Avast AntiVirus. Avast purchased Piriform (CCleaner's developer) last summer.
As you may recall CCleaner had problems with distributing malware as part of its install last September.
More and more sites that distribute applications are offering or loading "companion" applications as well as the intended applications. Read the entire page before downloading. Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and/or Terms and Conditions before downloading.
Some users also report difficult or ineffective Avast removal.
The Global Data Protection Regulation (GPDR) of the European Union has caused some changes in the function of both Avast and CCleaner, causing some to speculate the products were or are collecting user's data.
CCleaner can be an effective application. This and similar problems/issues are becoming more common. As always be informed, aware, and careful.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
Windows June Patch Tuesday
The June Windows patch and update has 39 important and 11 critical vulnerabilities addressed.
Of the 50 patch or updates the ones worrisome to researchers include CVE-2018-8225 and CVE-2018-8231.
CVE is a database of vulnerabilities. For 2018 there are over 12000 listed so far.
CVE-2018-8225 is a vulnerability in DNS (Domain Name System) that allows a reply to a DNS query to run malicious code in the context of the local system account. Very bad.
CVE-2018-8231 is a vulnerability in the HTTP protocol stack with a similar affect.
Some members avoid patching. This month's patch set may not be one to avoid or postpone.
Of the 50 patch or updates the ones worrisome to researchers include CVE-2018-8225 and CVE-2018-8231.
CVE is a database of vulnerabilities. For 2018 there are over 12000 listed so far.
CVE-2018-8225 is a vulnerability in DNS (Domain Name System) that allows a reply to a DNS query to run malicious code in the context of the local system account. Very bad.
CVE-2018-8231 is a vulnerability in the HTTP protocol stack with a similar affect.
Some members avoid patching. This month's patch set may not be one to avoid or postpone.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Saturday, June 2, 2018
MacOS High Sierra 10.13.5 update released yesterday
Message sync in iCloud is a touted feature. The feature was added/enabled on iDevices via iOS 11.4.
As before stability, performance and security are enhanced. Backup before applying the update.
As before stability, performance and security are enhanced. Backup before applying the update.
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