unknown file downloaded on browsing

[ferrymangr]

ferrymangr last edited by

sometimes browsing on sites a file is automatically downloaded without asking. they are about 6.5 kb big with a random name and no extensions. i have allready scanned my pc for viruses and cleared the opera cache but it still happens.

http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=22740903365283711986

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

Where do you usually find those files (in your computer)? They are from a specific site?

[sgunhouse]

sgunhouse Moderator Volunteer last edited by

Version of Opera? We used to have a problem like this in the old 12.xx versions, but no idea if you're seeing it in any of the current versions (35 on up).

[blackbird71]

blackbird71 last edited by

Have you tried submitting any or all of the files to Virus Total for multi-AV analysis? https://www.virustotal.com/

[ferrymangr]

ferrymangr last edited by

this behaviour seems random to me, for example these 2 files came from youtube. i have allready checked for viruses. i use opera 35.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

for example these 2 files came from youtube

And how do you know that? You are being prompted to download them while in Youtube?

[ferrymangr]

ferrymangr last edited by

for example these 2 files came from youtube

And how do you know that? You are being prompted to download them while in Youtube?

i saw it on the downloads button, and there is no prompt it just happens.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

i saw it on the downloads button, and there is no prompt it just happens.

Then something seems wrong, you shouldn't be getting any files when surfing on Youtube or any other site.

Do you use any extensions?

[ferrymangr]

ferrymangr last edited by

i use these: AdBlock, Download Chrome Extension, Feedly, LastPass, MEGA, Video Downloader 2015

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by

Does the issue happens with them disabled?