Malware embedded in HeidiSQL
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Written by fireismyflag
3 years ago Category: General 1 posts since Tue, 31 Aug 10 |
I recently tried to upgrade HeidiSQL from the About dialog, only to get my PC infected with a malware called Antimalware Doctor. I understand the need of a free project to get support by adware, and as long as i am PROMPTED im OK with it, but MALWARE??? SERIOUSLY HEIDI??? I used to promote you with all my developer friends but no more. Im on a crusade now. seriously. |
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Written by ansgar
3 years ago 3958 posts since Fri, 07 Apr 06 |
Be sure there is *no* malware in HeidiSQL. The only ads in the HeidiSQL universe are those you see on the head area of heidisql.com . There is no 3rd party stuff included in some installer or in a build (except for the libmysql.dll which is of course a technical requirement). I even never heard of Antimalware Doctor yet. What made you think that HeidiSQL shipped it? |
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Written by Rapid-eraser
3 years ago 33 posts since Wed, 23 Jun 10 |
You probably already had caught that virus and popped when the Heidi tried to replace the main executable during the update. Any way KIS2010 never had reported anything on Heidi. 
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