I have AVG and it didn't block it for me. However, I only got hit twice. I didn't ahve to shut down the computer but I did have ot close down IE. Or rather the attack shut down Ie when I shut it down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties
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I have AVG and it didn't block it for me. However, I only got hit twice. I didn't ahve to shut down the computer but I did have ot close down IE. Or rather the attack shut down Ie when I shut it down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties
Oh, maybe you need an updated version of AVG? Something you might want to check. And you might as well run a scan on your machine, just in case.
We are so sorry this happened to anyone.
I normally only use my Ubuntu box to access PT so that might be why I didnt see anything before the shutdown.
This is the first known malware attack I've ever heard of from this site. You and Paul have done a great job keeping it safe for many years!:D
I bought my machine in May and went with the Norton AV free trial, when that expired I bought another Norton program and installed that.
Until recently I would try to attach pics to a post and I would get some kind of warning telling me that I could not post them until I clicked on the warning and then I could go back and put them in like always.
Now, I get a nifty window that pops up and I can get the 'quick reply' window for my PMs. At first I thought it was the AV program because on some sites it tells me to either undo my pop up blocker or I could click on the content and see what was going on.:confused:
All the problems seem to have been resolved, but that was really weird and I thought it may have been part of the way I have the AV settings all tightened up. Now I do a weekly defrag and sys scan and everthing seems to work o.k.
Interesting information and I am glad nothing got screwed up on the site.
Karen, Paul: I would suggest contacting whatever company provides ads for your website and report this specific ad. This can/is affecting other people.
EDIT: I should clarify "other people" as in other communities encountering the same AD that Pet Talk has.
I was getting an ad last week Saturday for one of those programs that purports to rid your PC of viruses and adware - the one that resembles Windows dialog boxes. I ran a full scan with Kaspersky - it picked off some junk and now everything seems fine.
Scan is good, but I will check out the updated version. I rather suspect it is because I am running an older Dell laptop that is a few chips short of a motherboard and I suspect is communicating with the Twilight Zone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
I have another laptop and probably should switch over. Hate re-installing software.
Well, I thought I got rid of my FAKE trojan and my computer was working for a day or two, then the pop ups appeared again so I'll have to devote more time on it. Trouble is, I'm busy all weekend long...Ah well. Without it, my house will be cleaner, right Gini??? :p:D:D:D:D LOLOLOL I work in the IT field and have not heard this one before. I'll be tucking this one away...thanks. That's hilarious!!! :DQuote:
I am running an older Dell laptop that is a few chips short of a motherboard
[QUOTE=slicklong...Ah well. Without it, my house will be cleaner, right Gini??? :p:D :D:D:D LOLOLOL :D[/QUOTE]
Yeah, when all else fails - we clean! It is downright disgusting.:D
Ain't it the truth....but I don't do windows. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by gini
I got a virus on my pc at home, luckily I have two pc's.
This happened last Sunday night. It is hosed, I let norton expire for two weeks, I purchased norton at costco but hadn't taken the time to install it. My pc is unusable, I can't even install the norton now since it is infected. I am so frustrated with it my husband it dealing with it.
Norton is gone and all the drives are unusable:mad:
I am just seeing this thread. I had the same thing happen to me about 4 or 5 days ago. I didn't pay too much attention to when it was. I was in a panic because it reminded me of the day my computer actually did have a virus a while back. I finally got my virus scan to work after trying to close the popups down--I thought I would never get out of it. I haven't had a problem since then.
I just experienced this myself and couldn't escape it and couldn't stop the popup from saying that I had trojans, etc. I finally had to call my pc guy and it took him over an hour to fix it. I have Trend Micro virus protection and it said that it blocked it but it clearly did not. My pc guy installed a new malware program for me and still this thing keeps popping back up but so far I've been able to click out of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kokopup
Just wondering, to anyone who has one, has this happened to you despite having a pop-up blocker?
Yeah it did.... but luckily it hasn't happened to me since Karen removed the ads.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisH
To anyone who is interested this little piece of software Spyware Blaster is a real gem. I had it installed on my old laptop and now have it on this one and I believe it to be a real help in combination with other security, anti-virus etc. It doesn't scan for and clean spyware, it prevents it from being installed in the first place. It's free but you have to update manually, if you pay $10 you get the updates automatically. Check out the link, read the info, watch the video and make your own mind up.
Thought you may find this of interest ...
Rogue ad hits New York Times site
... same one that turned up here do you think?
Sounds like the same modus operandi - so probably an ad was infected by the same folks who targeted one of the ads from our ad agency, too.