Steven_1974 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Yep, I'm getting it as well. Our filter at work blocks advertising cause of things like this yet it's not any sort of ad being clicked on to make it happen. The website itself seems to be infected because it's happening when trying to change pages in threads. They need to scan their entire site for the threat. It's clearly stuck inside the code for the site somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacindc Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, Steven_1974 said: Yep, I'm getting it as well. Our filter at work blocks advertising cause of things like this yet it's not any sort of ad being clicked on to make it happen. The website itself seems to be infected because it's happening when trying to change pages in threads. They need to scan their entire site for the threat. It's clearly stuck inside the code for the site somewhere. Yup. And as someone said above, they need to do it soon, or Google is going to blacklist the site (the big red "WARNING THIS SITE IS COMPROMISED" page). I had that happen to a site of mine one time when malicious code got inserted--it's an incredible hassle to get de-blacklisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost of leroy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 40 minutes ago, jacindc said: Yup. And as someone said above, they need to do it soon, or Google is going to blacklist the site (the big red "WARNING THIS SITE IS COMPROMISED" page). I had that happen to a site of mine one time when malicious code got inserted--it's an incredible hassle to get de-blacklisted. Getting blacklisted by google would really hurt amwx llc’s bottom line, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacindc Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 If they depend on the income stream of non-members (who are the ones who see the ads), then yes. Members might just plow through the warnings and visit anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Steven_1974 said: Yep, I'm getting it as well. Our filter at work blocks advertising cause of things like this yet it's not any sort of ad being clicked on to make it happen. The website itself seems to be infected because it's happening when trying to change pages in threads. They need to scan their entire site for the threat. It's clearly stuck inside the code for the site somewhere. Wow just did a board software update last week. That could have something to do with this if he decided to get it for half price at Comrade Ivan's Software Hut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowden Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 If the site is indeed infected, there should be a restore and/or forced password change for all users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDIII Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 What does this have to do with the Russians. I am confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost of leroy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 28 minutes ago, PDIII said: What does this have to do with the Russians. I am confused. Have you heard of uranium one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Waiting to hear an update from John...he's trying to figure it all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vern Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Yes, I have had this happen too. Very aggressive pop-up from a .RU address. The admins MUST fix this pronto. There's no way I'll contribute more money to this site if this problem isn't fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDIII Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 hour ago, cmasty1978 said: Have you heard of uranium one? I have heard stuff.. but I really try not to pay attention. Lol.. I know that the Russians bought advertising and spent money to influence the election last year... Honestly.. that's what superpowers do. I would be very disappointed if America wasn't doing the same thing in elections abroad. Anyway the site is redirecting to some phishing thing and people blame the Russians... I guarantee you that the Russians could care less about our forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 34 minutes ago, PDIII said: I have heard stuff.. but I really try not to pay attention. Lol.. I know that the Russians bought advertising and spent money to influence the election last year... Honestly.. that's what superpowers do. I would be very disappointed if America wasn't doing the same thing in elections abroad. Anyway the site is redirecting to some phishing thing and people blame the Russians... I guarantee you that the Russians could care less about our forum. We have "American" in the title though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDIII Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 #McCarthyism2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 My employer's IT dept. will put this website on the forbidden list if problems aren't fixed. This is toxic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost of leroy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 zeus was a great poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, cmasty1978 said: zeus was a great poster Just don't conjure up the Kraken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wow Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I'm trying my best with what I have right now. Of course this struck right in the middle of my vacation. I'll be disabling ads to see if that is the culprit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost of leroy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 thanks wow. have a rum and cola on us after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacindc Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, Wow said: I'm trying my best with what I have right now. Of course this struck right in the middle of my vacation. I'll be disabling ads to see if that is the culprit. My sincere sympathies. My similar situation happened during a vacation as well. No fun at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wow Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Still getting popups? Is it still only when logged out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 On 12/26/2017 at 1:35 PM, Brewbeer said: #MeToo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 10 minutes ago, Wow said: Still getting popups? Is it still only when logged out? I just logged out, and still got the popups and virus warning. It doesn't happen when I'm logged in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Wow said: I'm trying my best with what I have right now. Of course this struck right in the middle of my vacation. I'll be disabling ads to see if that is the culprit. Adding my voice to those that are sympathetic to not wanting to spoil your vacation. Want to contract with my son's server farm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost of leroy Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 do we have any proof exonerating wintrymix's son? he could be the hacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wow Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I've disabled something that may be the issue. Refresh the site while logged out and let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, Wow said: I've disabled something that may be the issue. Refresh the site while logged out and let me know. That seems to have worked. I'm still getting ads on the top of the page header when I'm logged out, but no more popups/virus warnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wow Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Ok. Yes, the guest box with a couple of ads should be there. The popups after clicking links was the big clue. Had an old account called Viglink still running that alters link redirects for certain key words. I've removed the old script.. I guess someone had hacked the old code and injecting the malicious crap into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 43 minutes ago, cmasty1978 said: do we have any proof exonerating wintrymix's son? he could be the hacker. He's fallen pray to the cryptocurrency overlord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost of leroy Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Just now, winterymix said: He's fallen pray to the cryptocurrency overlord. @turtlehurricane??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherLovingDoc Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Occurred again just now when logged out (loud beeps/at risk for crash/call on Apple computer). So, I x'd out and logged in. So sorry this caught you on your vacation. Wishing you resolution and a great 2018! -WLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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