FALSE Virus alert [there is NO malware on your computer]
Jul 26, 2012, 2:28 am
#107
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Scotland
Programs: not a lot
Posts: 1,774
For anyone on ie9 if you install the tracking protection list from here:http://www.privacychoice.org/trackerblock/ie9
Then it will block most ads. Not sure if you are allowed to block ads here or not but I didn't ask for them to redirect me to dodgy websites either.
Then it will block most ads. Not sure if you are allowed to block ads here or not but I didn't ask for them to redirect me to dodgy websites either.
Jul 26, 2012, 5:19 am
#108
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 11,969
I'd really appreciate an update on how this is being resolved.
I posted the Norton tracking information to the email address previously in the thread but heard nothing more.
The concerns are obvious. Not only will there be FT'ers without any virus protection being infected but also that other platforms may be targetted.
Can we have an update URGENTLY please?
I posted the Norton tracking information to the email address previously in the thread but heard nothing more.
The concerns are obvious. Not only will there be FT'ers without any virus protection being infected but also that other platforms may be targetted.
Can we have an update URGENTLY please?
Jul 26, 2012, 6:12 am
#109
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 21
This has happened to be just now for the second time so I'm afraid I can't take the risk anymore so will not be using flyertalk again! Perhaps once the problem is found and corrected the administrators could email everyone and let them know (if that is possible?)
Thanks to everyone who has helped with my queries and happy flying to everyone!!
Jay
Just read the previous post from Paul - will try the forum using chrome and see if it stops! Thanks Paul, I really enjoy reading this forum - have only just recently found it too - and would like to continue using it.
Thanks to everyone who has helped with my queries and happy flying to everyone!!
Jay
Just read the previous post from Paul - will try the forum using chrome and see if it stops! Thanks Paul, I really enjoy reading this forum - have only just recently found it too - and would like to continue using it.
Last edited by Jay2261; Jul 26, 2012 at 6:18 am Reason: Read previous post from Paul
Jul 26, 2012, 6:29 am
#110
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,872
Just happened again, but this time with a twist. No virus message - just a totally blank page. URL is http://vulnerabilitytestingwarder.pl...84cb2/pr2/196/
Jul 26, 2012, 11:52 am
#115
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Formerly HPN, but then DCA and IAD for a while, and now back to HPN!
Programs: Honestly, I've been out of the travel game so long that I'm not even sure. Maybe Marriott Gold?
Posts: 10,677
Why Is FlyerTalk Trying to Give My Computer a Virus?
I clicked on FlyerTalk on my home computer the other day. A warning pops up in the middle saying that my computer has a virus (but not from my anti-virus system). FlyerTalk is the only site where this happens. What gives?
Jul 26, 2012, 12:42 pm
#116
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Southern California
Programs: DL: 3.8 MM, Marriott: Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 24,575
Moving this thread to Technical Issues where it can be viewed and responded to by Internet Brands admins.
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Jul 26, 2012, 3:03 pm
#117
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: HH-S WS-G
Posts: 658
Are you up to something now. I came to FT and the page started to load and then i was taken to ?
http://0.0.0.196/
this left me with a blank screen
http://0.0.0.196/
this left me with a blank screen
Jul 26, 2012, 4:27 pm
#118
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
Programs: Delta DM/Amex Reserve 2 Million Miler
Posts: 398
Very disappointed in flyertalk....the malware took over my computer last week and it blocked all internet access...it wanted 80 dollars with a visa or mastercard....luckily I had 2 users on the computer and only I was blocked so i downloaded on the other user Malwarebytes and it took 2 hours to clean my computer.....it had loaded the malware Live Platinum Security....now when I go back to flyertalk the pop up still appears ....your competer is infected...whether you click yes or no...it will relaunch the malware....all I can do is unplug the internet connection and reboot the computer.....can anyone explain the association of this malware to flyertalk....??????
Jul 26, 2012, 4:37 pm
#119
No longer with Internet Brands
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL DM 1.6MM, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 5,343
Hi everyone,
Once again, there is *no* malware on FlyerTalk.
We are working to determine which advertisement is causing this messaging to occur.
This kind of advertising is *not* approved by FT, and will immediately be blocked when it is located. Meanwhile, be assured that despite the message it shows you, you do not have a virus (from this) and FT is not infected. This is an advertisement that appears to be exploiting a hole in *Internet Explorer* to show a *false* virus alert.
One way to avoid it is to switch browsers to Chrome or Firefox.
I'll update as soon as I have new information; thank you for your continued patience while we work to block this ad.
Paul
Once again, there is *no* malware on FlyerTalk.
We are working to determine which advertisement is causing this messaging to occur.
This kind of advertising is *not* approved by FT, and will immediately be blocked when it is located. Meanwhile, be assured that despite the message it shows you, you do not have a virus (from this) and FT is not infected. This is an advertisement that appears to be exploiting a hole in *Internet Explorer* to show a *false* virus alert.
One way to avoid it is to switch browsers to Chrome or Firefox.
I'll update as soon as I have new information; thank you for your continued patience while we work to block this ad.
Paul
Jul 26, 2012, 4:56 pm
#120
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BWI, PHL, IAD
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium; Mileage Plus 1K, 1 MM; Global Entry
Posts: 1,516
Yeah, should have mentioned this before, but I get this exactly once a day. No more, no less. Don't know if that provides any hints to the source at all. Also, yesterday and today I ended up with a "IE can not display this page" rather than the pop-up.