Apps/software I use for adware removal/scans and Malware (698 views, 14 replies)
expert
My ISP has a data cap on my plan and something is consuming a ton of data and I have no clue as to what it is; I'm thinking it is a bitcoin bot or something like that. Maybe there is something else; who knows.....
@waderex As PureVodka said open task manager and look what is running, I had some bitcoin bot can't remember the name running but adware removal got rid of it and malwarebytes, worth running a scan if you can't find the problem. I found Adware was in temp files (well the scan showed it). Google bitcoin malware but it slows your cpu as well as data been used. Malwarebytes is good. Have a look at there section on bitcoinminer, you won't do no harm running Malwarebytes it is trusted blog.malwarebytes.com/detections...
@drbadass Thanks to both of you for the infor. I'll give Malwarebytes a shot. The adwware removal program found about 20 some odd pieces of junk in my system. I am just really flummoxed by the idea that I'm downloading/uploading 30 - 35 gigs of data a day according to my ISP. I'm on line a lot but even with all the time on news sites, social media, and stuff like that, it seems like a lot of data.
@waderex Well good luck, if you are getting pop up windows opening on certain sites add a pop up blocker (firefox does not do a bad job, but chrome add a pop up blocker I use Poper Blocker). uBlock Origin is also good blocks lots of tracking cookies and loads of other things google it and if you install it it tells you what it is blocking and with both you can whitelist for sites you trust.
skilled
@waderex Pirated wifi is not uncommon, but malware may be the cause as well. I connect direct, no wifi, no router.
If you are curious as to your IN/OUT TCP/UDP traffic, this older (free) program might give you some insight as to what IP is using what, along with the actual traffic sent/rcvd.
demosten.com/showtraf/
Some of the sysinternals stuff is very handy to use for nailing down programs that access the net, too.
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinte...
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Some sites with streaming can leave you with bad adware and bitcoin bots (using a bit of your devices cpu to mine coin) Main ones to watch are live sports streams etc. I have had no issues with the links here from good streaming sites/servers. For This one thing I find works well is Adware Removal Tool by TSA
www.techsupportall.com/adware-re...
This is for windows
Also I use Malwarebytes as well (they also have a adware tool remover I have not tried).
I think Malwarebytes is available on most OS just google them and use there offical site.
Everyone as there favorites I am sure, the Adware removal tool as been very good though and Malwarebytes is recommended a lot as well.
Keep safe!