Random File From Safari Appeared

i online safari , ical open, , got craving hunt around fake steve because wanted read humorous on day needed it.

anyhow. reading article, , file popped out of middle of page , download list on safari. file named hcounter.php, , have no idea is.

gift grants me unlimited wealth? 1 of fancy new malicious scripts? in third world country going ask me wire him bank info?

purely curious, figured on here have answer. attached screenshot of said file below. it's not exciting; image of white file.

* no, did not open or authorize it. how 1 view file's certificate or other critical info? hit virusbarrier play safe, yielded no red flags.

 

attached files:

• 

  hcounter sreenshot.png

  file size:

  17.8 kb

  views:

  357

any time file downloads didn't initiate, delete it.

1. make sure built-in mac firewall enabled in system preferences > security > firewall
2. uncheck "enable java" in safari > preferences > security.
3. uncheck "open "safe" files after downloading" in safari > preferences > general
4. be careful install software trusted, reputable sites. never install pirated software. if you're not sure app, ask in forum before installing.
5. never let else have physical access install on mac.
6. always keep mac , application software updated. use software update mac software. other software, it's safer updates developer's site or menu item "check updates", rather installing notification window pops while you're surfing web.

that's need keep mac free of virus, trojan, spyware, keylogger, or other malware. don't need 3rd party software keep mac secure.

 

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