Thread: Malware Protection Live

Malware Protection Live turned up on my computer this afternoon. I did not download or install it, at least not knowingly. But it's there.

I'd never heard of it so I did a quick Google search. The product has its own website but most websites referencing it have it down as malware of some sort. For example:

Malware Protection Live claim to be a free anti-malware application, but in reality it is nothing else but another potentially unwanted program (PUP) that fits the criteria of bloatware.

Your first clue should be the fact that you probably have no idea where Malware Protection Live came from. PUPs like it often come through the installers of other programs – usually free software or installers for popular known programs that are not obtained from the officially approved sites. These infected installers distribute a number of other applications – often without even informing the user of their intentions.

I checked my Downloads file and there's nothing there for today or even this week. I checked my Control Panel and it says the programme was installed today. So how did it get there? The only thing I did today was update and "upgrade" my Kaspersky Internet Security programme. Surely it didn't come bundled with that!

It's annoying. I'm going to uninstall it later (Malware Protection Live).

Anybody had any experience with it?

sounds like bundled software

did you install something else?

Nev....
Best to check it out on cnet.com beforehand -

Ah. I just remembered something else I updated today, YTD Video Downloader (Youtube downloader). It may have come bundled with that.

Originally Posted by Neverna

So how did it get there?

bundled or it could be drive by from advertising

Originally Posted by Neverna

YTD Video Downloader (Youtube downloader)

I hope it was this one ? Download Youtube Downloader HD

and the portable version

Originally Posted by Neverna

Ah. I just remembered something else I updated today, YTD Video Downloader (Youtube downloader). It may have come bundled with that.

Wouldn't burden myself with the unneeded extra add-on.
Google already complicates are lives.

Just create a gmail account - youtube downloads come with the package.

I just had another look in my control panel and ordered the programmes in date order. Two other programmes showed up that I did not knowingly download or install today.

Originally Posted by baldrick

I hope it was this one ? Download Youtube Downloader HD

and the portable version

It's this one. It has been a good programme to use so far.

http://www.ytddownloader.com/

use 'eagleget' to download your youtube vids and everything else

it's great and comes with zilch added nasties

Originally Posted by Neverna

It's this one. It has been a good programme to use so far.

I use the HD one to grab 720p music videos

Personally I use an online converter such as cc clip converter

I like this one best these days, as it's easy to download the video + subtitles from youtube
and no trickery with bundled software.

https://www.4kdownload.com/products/...ideodownloader

what editor can you suggest to cut/edit out any shit at the start and finish

I have tried with a couple , but they seem too bloated - maybe have to go back to vdub

Hello, I am a newbie here but I have a question regarding Malware Protection Live virus.. Unsurprisingly, I was affected by it several days ago and now I am looking for a reliable guide. What could you recommend?

I am not a newbie and it showed up on mine as well. Fcuk me.

But mine had a pop up that said it stopped working and reinstall. No freaking way.

I uninstalled the Malware Protection Live file by uninstalling it in the Control Panel.

And what luck that somebody bumped this thread today as my Youtube Downloader programme (the programme that Malware Live was hidden in) has been nagging me to update it!