Quicktime update (Malware) warning...

I got a hijacker. Something that would reroute all my Google searches. I updated and ran Malwarebytes full scan. IT found and deleted two things... still had the maware. I tried to run Hijackthis but it warned me that some things were not being scanned. It removed the option to run HJT as administrator. I ran CCleaner.
Finally I did a sustem restore to the 14th. The only thing I have done is to install a Quicktime update that popped up. I know I should be more careful... but anyway, be aware. I think that is what it was. Everything seems OK now.
 
MS has just added 12 or 13 updates, mostly security, one MS Defender. I usually install them all with no problems but not I am a little gun shy. I will probably install them since system restore seems to have fixed this.
 
So.. if you get a popup message to update Quicktime... think twice. Maybe go to the Apple site and update from there. It was scary. I have spent DAYS in the past getting rid of things like this. I always get it done but it can be a REAL PITA. I just wanted everyone to be aware...
 
J

I just DL'd the latest Quicktime update 2 days ago.
No issues here. Also I just ran Malewarebytes and all files scanned, no issues found.

Mike  

Just for the record, the only time I connect my recording PC to the internet is for recording related download's and updates.
Since I don't do any film/video work or have any 'tools' that require Quicktime I don't have it installed on that PC.
I do all my Apple related stuff on my old laptop.
I like Apple products such as my iPhone, iPod and iPad but they don't play well with Windows all the time. I personally keep them away from my stable running recording set-up.


EDIT: I stand corrected. I do use V-Control Pro on my iPad but I don't remember if it requires Quicktime. I think it does so if I get a pop-up for an update I will deny and go to the Apple site and DL'd it there.
Thanks for the head's up.
 
Mike

You were infected before the update if you got a proper "QT like" update message from the QT updater and it led to you downloading more malware. QT does not auto-update from a webpage, but a local app. QT has releases an update, and it is legit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5581 But, it breaks the QT Pro license from QT 6 (this is in their release notes) and forces you to repay for a pro license, so I did not upgrade.