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There is no way for anyone here to know whether it is or isn't the legitimate file, without comparing a hash of your file with the legitimate one from klite codec pack.
Plugins and addons expand the attack surface of browsers, and browsers are already a cesspool of vulnerabilities. I see you have Java 7 installed. Why do you need that? If you have a reason for local use (programming or custom application), you should disable in browser. If you have a web application that requires it, turn security level all the way up. After either change, click apply and then ok. If you needed it for a specific web application, confirm it still works at this time. If it doesn't you can place it in the exception list under the security tab, if you are 100% certain it is a legitimate application. If you cannot specifically name a reason for needing Java then delete it. Java and Adobe Flash are huge targets for exploits.
Please make sure all your browsers and necessary plugins are up-to-date.
Also, I see you have Adobe Reader installed. This is big target for exploits, as well. You should disable Javascript and enable protected view.
Finally, I think you should sandbox your browser. This is especially useful if you use webmail(Gmail, Yahoo, etc) for email services.
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Java
- Disable in Browser:
Control Panel > Java > Security Tab and uncheck "Enable in Browser"
- Turn Up Security Settings:
Control Panel > Java > Security Tab and move Security Level to High
Adobe Reader
- Enable Protected View:
Open Reader > Edit > Preferences > Security (Enhanced) > check "All files" for the Protected View section
- Disable JavaScript:
Open Reader > Edit > Preferences > JavaScript > uncheck “Enable Acrobat JavaScript”
Last edited by shellcode; 14 Feb 2014 at 15:10.