Resolved Feel a little silly but...

[kcinthebay]

I can't seem to understand what happened here:

I downloaded HotSpot Shield VPN from this website - http://downloads.techradar.com/downloads/hotspot-shield

I know I know, I probably shouldn't have done that? I didn't realize it wasn't their actual websit

e at the time.

Anyway, I opened up the installer and clicked on save file. (Please see attached photo.)

Afterwards, there was a confirmation message box that said it was successfully installed but I can't find anything anywhere. I checked applications, spotlight, search in the finder and of course desktop. Did I just dl something stupid and foreign on my computer? Any thoughts or suggestions would be highly appreciated. This frustrating.

Drats.

 

[JohnDS]

According to the attached photo, the file that was downloaded was "chip-download.dmg". It should be in your downloads folder. As long as you did not open it, there should be no problem. Delete it, empty the trash, and download HotSpot Shield from the Mac App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hotspot-shield-vpn-best-vpn/id771076721

 

[kcinthebay]

Drats. I did open it and saved the file to my computer. Nothing in my downloads folder and nothing on my desktop. Couldn't find anything called HotSpot Shield VPN anywhere. I thought I could trust TechRadar.com.

Do you know what a "chip-download.dmg" is? Or could it mean anything? I'm a little worried I might've downloaded some sort of spyware now.

Thank you again for replying.

 

[JohnDS]

download and run MalwareBytes for Mac: https://www.malwarebytes.com

Then download Hot Spot Shield from the App store

 

[kcinthebay]

download and run MalwareBytes for Mac: https://www.malwarebytes.com

Then download Hot Spot Shield from the App store

I downloaded Malawarebytes and it is on my desktop but it won't open. When I double-click it, nothing happens.

I think I def have something on my computer now. How do I get it running? Gah, this is frustrating.
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I downloaded Malawarebytes and it is on my desktop but it won't open. When I double-click it, nothing happens.

I think I def have something on my computer now. How do I get it running? Gah, this is frustrating.

Restarted computer. Downloaded MB through Firefox and it opened finally. No threats detected.

THANKS for replying. You rock.