Windows 10: can a website download a malware to my computer without my knowledge?

Discus and support can a website download a malware to my computer without my knowledge? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; i visited a website and got some creepy vibes about me. its a chat bot. so i checked my laptop and found there was a malware. and i deleted it. i... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by mashimegana, Sep 19, 2020.

  1. can a website download a malware to my computer without my knowledge?


    i visited a website and got some creepy vibes about me. its a chat bot.

    so i checked my laptop and found there was a malware. and i deleted it. i think it is that chat bot. but im not sure.

    will it cause further more problems to my computer ? if it will then how to get rid of it?


    i think someone will be kind enough to answer my question. im looking for a favorable reply.

    thanks for reading my problem.

    :)
     
    mashimegana, Sep 19, 2020
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  2. Le Boule Win User
    Le Boule, Sep 19, 2020
    #2
  3. Best way to remove problem Malware

    Hi There,

    I am trying to remove a bundle of Malware without success.

    There is a bundle of listed programs which I try to uninstall through the typical Control Panel effort, but they remain listed there:

    Buenosearch Toolbar
    MyPC Backup
    PC Performer
    Speed Test 127
    UnknownFile

    I was looking at this weblink which provides a 5 step process for Buenosearch alone:
    Remove Bueno Search (Removal Guide)

    Not sure how much certain guides can be trusted. One of the first things I read was to download Revo Uninstaller, and I've not heard of it so I'm not sure if it's trustworthy..........
     
    radioraheem, Sep 19, 2020
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  4. newtekie1 Win User

    can a website download a malware to my computer without my knowledge?

    sourceforge bundles malware

    From the main Filezilla Sourceforge page you can also browse the files, this is usually used for downloading older versions but you can download the latest version as well through there. At the top right of the file list is an option to switch to "Direct Download Link" to On. So anything you download from the file list will be the actual file, not the malware filled Sourceforge installer.
     
    newtekie1, Sep 19, 2020
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