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Jan 10, 2010 2:40:07 GMT -5
Post by Odin on Jan 10, 2010 2:40:07 GMT -5
Proboards has had some problematic ads coming through their service provider and disabled them until its resolved.
If you have had problems, hopefully they will be resolved now. The ads were pushing trojan-like viruses to computers (mostly on other forums, I haven't heard much here).
Let me know if you have problems with ads on this forum once they are re-enabled. I am not going to spend the $2500+ a year to make this forum ad-free, but if the problems continue, I'll start migrating the forum to another service.
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Jan 10, 2010 10:01:36 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2010 10:01:36 GMT -5
There's been an ad for Spy Doctor (I think, maybe another security program) which has been dumping fake infection warnings on my PC. It may be that I inadvertently click on it first, I don't know for sure.
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Jan 10, 2010 11:49:37 GMT -5
Post by gobears on Jan 10, 2010 11:49:37 GMT -5
I had big problems two weeks ago, so had to have someone come clean up big messes. my usual virus protector didn't handle whatever it was. New stuff installed found several nasty things.
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Jan 10, 2010 14:24:29 GMT -5
Post by VBCOACH on Jan 10, 2010 14:24:29 GMT -5
There's been an ad for Spy Doctor (I think, maybe another security program) which has been dumping fake infection warnings on my PC. It may be that I inadvertently click on it first, I don't know for sure. I had the same thing. It's called malware. I don't know where I got it. Had it taken out and I now have a malware protection program on my computer, just like my anti-virus program.
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Jan 11, 2010 11:53:46 GMT -5
Post by simplycurious on Jan 11, 2010 11:53:46 GMT -5
Quick question for any of you who had these problems...did you click on the ads and that's how you got them or did the problems arise simply by visiting Volley Talk? I never click any of the ads, so that's why I'm trying to decide whether or not I need to worry about this. Thanks!
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Jan 11, 2010 12:11:59 GMT -5
Post by gobears on Jan 11, 2010 12:11:59 GMT -5
I never clicked on ads. My son installed the latest malware protection program I have. He downloaded it for free. Malwarebytes' Anti Malware. He got it by googling the word malware I think. Works fine.
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Jan 12, 2010 0:16:42 GMT -5
Post by spikerthemovie on Jan 12, 2010 0:16:42 GMT -5
I had the same problem, and I also don't think I clicked on anything.
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Jan 12, 2010 12:41:28 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2010 12:41:28 GMT -5
I don't know for sure. There's some stuff on here that seems to get in the way of normal clicks, if you follow me.
I sure didn't intentionally click on any ad.
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Jan 12, 2010 14:33:15 GMT -5
Post by simplycurious on Jan 12, 2010 14:33:15 GMT -5
Well, I use Norton 360 (currently running version 2.5), so I hope that's got me covered! If not, I'd appreciate someone letting me know!
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Sept 2, 2010 12:51:18 GMT -5
Post by volleyshots on Sept 2, 2010 12:51:18 GMT -5
A ton of legit web sites have been infected with fake virus malware. While using a legit Real Estate web site, my wife got hit with "Antivir Solution Pro" malware, which took control of her browser, disabled our anti-virus SW, and displayed fake virus warnings while trying to get us to pay them for the antidote. I'm still cleaning up that mess.
The best thing to do to prevent malware problems is use a good anti-virus program and a malware checker like Malwarebytes (www.malwarebytes.org). Also use McAfee Site Advisor (www.siteadvisor.com), which integrates into your browser and lets you know how trustworthy each site is based on user feedback.
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Sept 2, 2010 13:00:02 GMT -5
Post by IdahoBoy on Sept 2, 2010 13:00:02 GMT -5
A ton of legit web sites have been infected with fake virus malware. While using a legit Real Estate web site, my wife got hit with "Antivir Solution Pro" malware, which took control of her browser, disabled our anti-virus SW, and displayed fake virus warnings while trying to get us to pay them for the antidote. I'm still cleaning up that mess. The best thing to do to prevent malware problems is use a good anti-virus program and a malware checker like Malwarebytes (www.malwarebytes.org). Also use McAfee Site Advisor (www.siteadvisor.com), which integrates into your browser and lets you know how trustworthy each site is based on user feedback. No offense intended, but should I be following advise from someone who's computer got infected? This is probably the best advice: Don't use Internet Explorer. Browse with either Firefox or Chrome. Both have excellent ad-blocking and malware blocking extensions as add-ons. Although, a reputable anti-virus program should be something everyone has installed as well. I don't recommend McAfee because of some problems I have with the way that the owner buys and uses land.
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