FALSE Virus alert [there is NO malware on your computer]
Jul 29, 2012 | 9:48 am
#181
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CEB & LAS
Programs: CX GO, TSA Pre✓ Afflictions: TSASS
Posts: 735
Yeah definitely ads. Sometimes "bad guys" buy ad space on legitimate sites. They'll usually run normal ads for a few days in case anyone is watching, then switch to an infected ad and get as many victims as they can.
When you get that alert you should report the page, the alert message and the ads that you can see to the mods.
When you get that alert you should report the page, the alert message and the ads that you can see to the mods.
Jul 29, 2012 | 12:21 pm
#182
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 7,178
I once again got this first time I hit FT today.
Jul 29, 2012 | 2:10 pm
#184
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LGA - JFK
Programs: UA, AA, DL, B6, CX, KE, Latitude, VIFP, Crown & Anchor, etc.
Posts: 2,589
Sitting in the lounge n reading on iPad over unsecured wifi for last hour, while waiting and no false alarm yet ... So iOS seemed safe so far, cruise critics had these problems for a while n resolve it, might want to check their posts on what n how they fixed it.
Jul 29, 2012 | 2:24 pm
#185
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt something
Posts: 34,505
On FT it seems to be an IE only problem. I've never seen it on Chrome, Safari, etc.
Jul 29, 2012 | 3:18 pm
#186
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Canada
Programs: AC SE 2MM, HH Dd, Bonvoy G; IC S; AA; DL
Posts: 14,496
I have been getting this for about a month now--only on FT and only in IE9, not in Mozilla. I do a CTRL ALT DEL and turn off the processes iexplorer.exe so as to not accidentally download anything suspicious or malicious.
Good luck to all. Hopefully someone figures why it only occurs on FT . . .:-:
Good luck to all. Hopefully someone figures why it only occurs on FT . . .:-:
Jul 29, 2012 | 3:40 pm
#187
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LGA - JFK
Programs: UA, AA, DL, B6, CX, KE, Latitude, VIFP, Crown & Anchor, etc.
Posts: 2,589
Administrators on CC has noted that measures are in place due to "MALWARE ERROR MSGS: Blocked specific graphics urls at this time "
... Please note that as a result of these past two weeks we've taken steps to block specific animated pictures sites and countdown sites because we were receiving messages that those sites may contain malware downloads. If you no longer see your glittery bug or boat or countdown, this is the reason...
Here's the link for anyone interested http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1657000
The latest phony pop-up is a poor graphic image of a "MSE alert, saw it on a desktop PC running Windows 7 using IE9 ...
Jul 29, 2012 | 8:22 pm
#188
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hyatt Explorist; MVC Chairman
Posts: 6,181
Just got it again. All I know is if my work site had this problem and it took this long to resolve, we would have a new IT department! This is ridiculous.
Jul 30, 2012 | 1:23 am
#190
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Near Lichfield, UK
Programs: BMI DC Gold, BA Gold, LH SEN, Priority Club Platinum, Nectar purple
Posts: 949
I'm still surprised that this isn't notified in a sticky at the top of each forum. As far as I can see, this thread is the only place on FT where it is discussed, but everyone I know that uses FT is getting the same problem.
Jul 30, 2012 | 2:53 am
#191
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Kamuela, Hawaii
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, AA Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 514
I'm getting this problem repeatedly but only on the FT website. (Using IE.) Surprised that FT still hasn't found/fixed the problem. Even more surprised that FT hasn't issued any kind of notice to members.
Jul 30, 2012 | 4:50 am
#194
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Brighton England
Programs: AA Plat, various hotels
Posts: 1,220
Its getting really ridiculous now, its totally inconvenient having to close down, restart or clean up the mess coming from FT. If it happens again tomorrow i am going to call time on FT for a while as i dont need the hassle.
Jul 30, 2012 | 7:51 am
#195
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Michigan
Programs: Delta Diamond, AA Exec Plat, UA 1K, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 625
Got it twice this morning. Not happening on Firefox, only on IE but I always log in via IE so have to remember to access FT via Firefox for now.