FALSE Virus alert [there is NO malware on your computer]
Jul 19, 2012, 9:37 pm
#1
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FALSE Virus alert [there is NO malware on your computer]
For those just coming to this thread for the first time, I have taken the liberty of pre-pending IBobi's answer from downstream here. cblaisd, Senior Moderator:
Twice in the last two days while using FT i have had a pop up appear. It is designed to make it look like MS security essentials notice.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/Braybuddy/MS.jpg
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
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/Braybuddy/MS.jpg
Last edited by cblaisd; Jul 26, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Jul 20, 2012, 7:48 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2010
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I, too, have gotten these alerts the past two days. Norton says
Category: Intrusion Prevention
7/20/2012 9:34 AM,High,An intrusion attempt by 173.254.192.44 was blocked.,Blocked,No Action Required,Fake App Attack: Fake AV Website
Category: Intrusion Prevention
7/20/2012 9:34 AM,High,An intrusion attempt by 173.254.192.44 was blocked.,Blocked,No Action Required,Fake App Attack: Fake AV Website
Jul 20, 2012, 10:35 am
#4
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 3,944
I got them on FT website (only) for 2-3 days, with wording:
When I tried to close the browser, I couldn't. Had to shut the computer down and restart.
Message from webpage
Viruses were found on your computer. You need to clean your computer to prevent the system crash. [OK]
Viruses were found on your computer. You need to clean your computer to prevent the system crash. [OK]
Jul 20, 2012, 1:31 pm
#6
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Thank you all, we're looking into this, but FT appears to be clean. No virus found at all.
If someone can post a screen shot, we'll look into whether this is ad-related, or some other possibility?
Thank you!
Paul
If someone can post a screen shot, we'll look into whether this is ad-related, or some other possibility?
Thank you!
Paul
Jul 20, 2012, 5:48 pm
#10
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I got a different pop-up than Polar Man got. If I get it again, I will post a screen shot.
I also only got this once yesterday and once today, despite numerous visits to FT. Have just assumed it was ad based. Did you check out the IP I posted earlier?
I also only got this once yesterday and once today, despite numerous visits to FT. Have just assumed it was ad based. Did you check out the IP I posted earlier?
Jul 21, 2012, 3:05 am
#13
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Just got the same.
Have emailed you, IBobi. - I have a screenshot I can send you.
Was going to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/usercp.php, but the address bar changed, pop-up appeared and Norton antivirus blocked a Fake App attack...
Closed it all, and worked fine this time.
Have emailed you, IBobi. - I have a screenshot I can send you.
Was going to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/usercp.php, but the address bar changed, pop-up appeared and Norton antivirus blocked a Fake App attack...
Closed it all, and worked fine this time.
Jul 21, 2012, 10:02 am
#14
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here is the screen shot.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1..._man/virus.jpg
If you click on the x to close the popup then the " microsoft" warning pops up on a blank screen.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1..._man/virus.jpg
If you click on the x to close the popup then the " microsoft" warning pops up on a blank screen.
Jul 21, 2012, 11:03 am
#15
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MKE
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I also received it, I looked at the address bar at the top and this is where it is coming from..but only when I come to flyertalk
http://guarantorqueerprocessinspecti...84cb2/pr2/196/
http://guarantorqueerprocessinspecti...84cb2/pr2/196/