 Possible Virus / Malware Issues 12/4/09 |
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  Dec 4 2009, 08:35 PM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm  Group: Member Posts: 5,341 Joined: 23-December 08 From: Northbrook IL (North of chi town) Member No.: 16,649  |
When I load a page 80% of the time I got redirected to this page h t t p://recentshopping.cn/go.php?id=2005-03...6bfde57&d=1
Anyone else and Jesse, any input? -------------------- Hope for Spring
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Dec 4 2009, 08:51 PM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 9,868 Joined: 24-October 08 From: Augusta, GA Member No.: 15,990 |
While I'm on the forums, I keep getting redirected to this specific malicious webpage for rogue antivirus. Either AT&T or Microsoft (more likely AT&T) picked it up the first time and warned me about it, the second time, I didn't get warned (but thankfully ending IE doesn't start it).
Anyone else have this problem? |
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Dec 4 2009, 08:57 PM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Moderator Posts: 14,054 Joined: 29-March 08 From: Decatur, IL Member No.: 14,540 |
QUOTE(GeorgiaGirl @ Dec 4 2009, 07:51 PM)  While I'm on the forums, I keep getting redirected to this specific malicious webpage for rogue antivirus. Either AT&T or Microsoft (more likely AT&T) picked it up the first time and warned me about it, the second time, I didn't get warned (but thankfully ending IE doesn't start it). Anyone else have this problem? Same here it says i need to do a Virus scan so i just restarted my computer instead of clicking on it because once you click on it your doomed --------------------  QUOTE WCIA_dfabert Forecast is much more believeable! Notice that the legend has changed! #cILwx ^ After 1 model run Severe Thunderstorm Watch/Warning 2/2 Tornado Watch/Warning 0/0 2012 Snowfall: 24.4" Note to Accuweather.com....Please give us a dedicated video blogger for the Plains/MW/OV/GL area! |
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Dec 4 2009, 09:02 PM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: SuperModerator Posts: 12,031 Joined: 4-May 08 From: Lake Orion, MI Member No.: 14,772 |
QUOTE(CentralIllinois @ Dec 4 2009, 08:57 PM) Same here it says i need to do a Virus scan so i just restarted my computer instead of clicking on it because once you click on it your doomed This problem has been acknowledged...in the meantime, follow CentralIllinois' advice...DO NOT click on anything, also close it with CTRL+ALT+DELETE, shut down your computer, and unplug your modem if possible. -------------------- |
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Dec 4 2009, 09:03 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 9,868 Joined: 24-October 08 From: Augusta, GA Member No.: 15,990 |
QUOTE(CentralIllinois @ Dec 4 2009, 08:57 PM) Same here it says i need to do a Virus scan so i just restarted my computer instead of clicking on it because once you click on it your doomed I ended and restarted Internet Explorer. I thought that the security warning pop up wouldn't go away with it but it did. This is a bit of a problem.... that the people there need to fix. AT&T blocked the redirection once, but why didn't they do it twice? |
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Dec 4 2009, 09:07 PM
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 Admin Group: Administrator Posts: 7,108 Joined: 6-March 05 From: State College, PA Member No.: 2 |
Posting in this forum or even contacting its administrators does not guarantee that the issue will get passed along to our techs in a timely manner.
First realize that this is probably not caused by AccuWeather.com. Because you visit AccuWeather.com every day, if you get a virus you may see it while your web browser is open visiting us. Other sites can load the software and make it appear to come from AccuWeather.com and often do because we are a large site. Nonetheless, as a precaution everyone seeing similar issues that seem to be associated with AccuWeather.com should either fill out the AccuWeather.com Contact form or email customerservice @ accuweather.com (space left in to avoid spammers). But not before running a tool such as http://www.spywareterminator.com/ -------------------- -- Jesse Ferrell, FORUM ADMIN & MODERATOR
-- AccuWeather.com Meteorologist / Social Media Coordinator -- My Blog | My Facebook Page  HELPFUL LINKS: MODEL FAQ / WEATHER QUESTIONS | FORUM FAQ / QUESTIONS STAY ON TOPIC! TALK ABOUT PAST STORMS | TALK ABOUT NON-WEATHER STUFF |
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Dec 4 2009, 09:09 PM
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 Rank: Tornado Group: Member Posts: 363 Joined: 2-December 08 From: Medway, MA Member No.: 16,308 |
QUOTE omg Jesse, I just saw you have a RIP Monk figure...RIP because tonight is the very final episode, or RIP cause he dies??? The episode just started... Ha! I knew someone would ask that.  I am taping it, so no spoilers! It was meant for Series R.I.P. though you never know! 
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Dec 4 2009, 09:14 PM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: SuperModerator Posts: 7,782 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Far NW NJ Member No.: 11,489 |
QUOTE(WeatherMatrix @ Dec 4 2009, 09:07 PM) Posting in this forum or even contacting its administrators does not guarantee that the issue will get passed along to our techs in a timely manner. First realize that this is probably not caused by AccuWeather.com. Because you visit AccuWeather.com every day, if you get a virus you may see it while your web browser is open visiting us. Other sites can load the software and make it appear to come from AccuWeather.com and often do because we are a large site. Nonetheless, as a precaution everyone seeing similar issues that seem to be associated with AccuWeather.com should either fill out the AccuWeather.com Contact form or email customerservice @ accuweather.com (space left in to avoid spammers). But not before running a tool such as http://www.spywareterminator.com/ I sent my report in...I'd suggest everyone else with issues do the same. --------------------  |
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Dec 4 2009, 09:37 PM
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Rank: Tornado Group: Member Posts: 363 Joined: 2-December 08 From: Medway, MA Member No.: 16,308 |
QUOTE(thebigrombalski @ Dec 4 2009, 09:09 PM) Ha! I knew someone would ask that. I am taping it, so no spoilers! It was meant for Series R.I.P. though you never know! I am watching it now... on another note...when i first opened firefox to heads to accuweather to check out the new run of the NAM I too was redirected to that webpage everyone seems to be talking about...trying to tell me i need to install anti-virus software and to click on the link... too bad i have McAfee, i know not to click anything... -------------------- Meteorology is like a jigsaw puzzle...you need to use all the pieces in order for it to make sense...if you choose to ignore certain pieces, your final solution will never be right...
Model-ologists live and die by each model run because it takes less effort to base a forecast off of one model run, than to actually take a step back and look at synoptics, look at climatology, look at teleconnections, and to take into consideration the basic thermodynamic properties of our atmosphere... Meteorology- Respect the SCIENCE! |
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Dec 4 2009, 09:40 PM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 7,690 Joined: 7-January 08 From: Mount Vernon, NY Member No.: 12,006 |
QUOTE(GeorgiaGirl @ Dec 4 2009, 08:51 PM) While I'm on the forums, I keep getting redirected to this specific malicious webpage for rogue antivirus. Either AT&T or Microsoft (more likely AT&T) picked it up the first time and warned me about it, the second time, I didn't get warned (but thankfully ending IE doesn't start it). Anyone else have this problem? That happened to me nearly 2 months ago. 
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Dec 4 2009, 10:06 PM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: SuperModerator Posts: 3,910 Joined: 20-January 08 From: Bally, Pa (Berks Co) Member No.: 12,780 |
How many use Firefox as their browser? I ask because my fiance had a rogue antivirus start scanning on her laptop and she does not come onto the forums....so it is not the forums making this rogue software pop up.
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Dec 5 2009, 12:08 AM
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 Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: SuperModerator Posts: 10,177 Joined: 7-January 08 From: Nashua, New Hampshire Member No.: 11,976 |
QUOTE(gloryboy1417 @ Dec 4 2009, 10:06 PM) How many use Firefox as their browser? I ask because my fiance had a rogue antivirus start scanning on her laptop and she does not come onto the forums....so it is not the forums making this rogue software pop up. I do, and I know exactly what you're talking about. Haven't seen it on here though. --------------------  |
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Dec 5 2009, 08:33 AM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 9,868 Joined: 24-October 08 From: Augusta, GA Member No.: 15,990 |
QUOTE(gloryboy1417 @ Dec 4 2009, 10:06 PM) How many use Firefox as their browser? I ask because my fiance had a rogue antivirus start scanning on her laptop and she does not come onto the forums....so it is not the forums making this rogue software pop up. I got redirected FROM the forums, to a rogue antivirus webpage. In general, the free version of accuweather has many pop ups. |
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Dec 5 2009, 09:31 AM
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Admin Group: Administrator Posts: 7,108 Joined: 6-March 05 From: State College, PA Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE(GeorgiaGirl @ Dec 5 2009, 08:33 AM) I got redirected FROM the forums, to a rogue antivirus webpage. In general, the free version of accuweather has many pop ups. It should only have one popup every day or two - as long as you are not blocking or deleting cookies, which track whether or not you have seen the ad. Sounds like you have adware on your system generating popups. -------------------- -- Jesse Ferrell, FORUM ADMIN & MODERATOR
-- AccuWeather.com Meteorologist / Social Media Coordinator -- My Blog | My Facebook Page HELPFUL LINKS: MODEL FAQ / WEATHER QUESTIONS | FORUM FAQ / QUESTIONS STAY ON TOPIC! TALK ABOUT PAST STORMS | TALK ABOUT NON-WEATHER STUFF |
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Dec 5 2009, 10:05 AM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 5,341 Joined: 23-December 08 From: Northbrook IL (North of chi town) Member No.: 16,649 |
It got fixed for me, thanks.
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Dec 5 2009, 10:58 AM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: SuperModerator Posts: 31,409 Joined: 26-March 08 From: Columbia, MO Member No.: 14,521 |
A few suggestions in the meantime...
Make sure that your AV is updated and perform either a root scan or through scan in safe mode. I use avast! and when KMIZ got hacked, I was immediately warned about malware by avast. Something else I utilize is 'NoScript' Firefox add on. This combination has cut down on a ton of "attacks". I would also suggest you download the Hijack This program from Trend Micro. It lets you know where in the registry you can see something taking control of your computer. -------------------- |
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Dec 5 2009, 11:10 AM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 9,868 Joined: 24-October 08 From: Augusta, GA Member No.: 15,990 |
QUOTE(WeatherMatrix @ Dec 5 2009, 09:31 AM) It should only have one popup every day or two - as long as you are not blocking or deleting cookies, which track whether or not you have seen the ad. Sounds like you have adware on your system generating popups. One on the forums once in a while, but on the actual website Internet Explorer blocks 2-4 pop ups a day when I'm on there and to protect your security, blocks something else, I don't know what the something else is that IE is blocking (I have the latest version). I don't have antivirus and pretty much am 90% sure there isn't any viruses on my computer without checking. Also, I think the fact that I have AT&T and Internet Explorer 8 helps a bit. AT&T gives me possible fraud warnings on a couple webpages I'm going to sometimes. I think IE 8 has a thing where you can send to microsoft about malware webpages to warn others which is how I got warned the first time when the website attempted to redirect me. This post has been edited by GeorgiaGirl: Dec 5 2009, 11:11 AM |
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Dec 5 2009, 12:11 PM
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Never happened to me, i have the best security there is. Haha! Though clean your computer out, delete unwanted stuff.
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Dec 6 2009, 11:43 PM
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Rank: F5 Superstorm Group: Member Posts: 753 Joined: 28-November 08 From: Albany, NY Member No.: 16,275 |
Guys, just use FireFox and AdBlock (extension) and none of this will ever bother you.
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Dec 7 2009, 12:20 PM
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Admin Group: Administrator Posts: 7,108 Joined: 6-March 05 From: State College, PA Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE(Tassadar @ Dec 6 2009, 11:43 PM) Guys, just use FireFox and AdBlock (extension) and none of this will ever bother you. I also personally (not officially) recommend SpyWareTerminator for cleaning and blocking. We use it here. -------------------- -- Jesse Ferrell, FORUM ADMIN & MODERATOR
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