malware attacks

[stelow]

My computer is being repeatly attacked with a malware program when posting on this site. Do not hit the OK button or let this program scan your computer. Here what it looks like;

Warning from webpage

Your computer remains infected by viruses! They can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible. Return to System Security and download it secure to your PC.

 

[stelow]

Am I the only person this is happening to?

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

I haven't had any trouble; nor has my husband who logs in from his work pc.
Perhaps you need to update your spyware protection and check your general security settings.

That is all I can offer; others may have ideas or similar experiences.

Good luck and God bless +

 

[stelow]

Thanks for the input.

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

You're welcome

 

[Mela Monkey]

This happened to me earlier today on this site..

 

[RoseyK]

this just happened to me also.

 

[stelow]

Yes it's kind of weird that malaware attacks would be happening while on this site, just wanted to put it out there so others would be aware and not get caught off guard.

 

[lilmissmontana]

I spent 5 days with my computer completely tied up with virus's ... I've been back on since 3 days ago ... it was a mess ... malware was the problem ... didn't realize there were others ...

 

[stelow]

I know better myself, when they try to attack never click on them. Either log off completely from your user account or use your Windows Task Manager to end their process.

 

[RoseyK]

I had the hardest time getting out of it.....then when I did I ran my own virus scans and get rid of the mess it put on my computer.

 

[lilmissmontana]

RoseyK ... yes, me too ... exactly! at first i couldn't even scan ... finally learned I could put my computer in safe mode and get in to it that way then scan ... it was a mess

 

[GigageiTsula]

I haven't had this problem, but thank you for the heads up.

 

[mjmcmillan]

It won't be this site, itself. Most likely, one of the adservers got infected and you're getting it from that. I run into the same problem at a couple of other sites I visit, and the adservers are undoubtedly at the bottom of it.

 

[stelow]

mjmcmillan, that's what I figured it was, thanks.

 

[icarusforde]

It won't be this site, itself. Most likely, one of the adservers got infected and you're getting it from that. I run into the same problem at a couple of other sites I visit, and the adservers are undoubtedly at the bottom of it.

Not always. There's been a couple of times i can recall when scripts and templates on CF were infected.

Best thing is to keep virus and malware protection up to date, and for heavens sake don't use norton or mcafee - they're the two major ones most hackers try to bypass.

 

[stelow]

I use Trend, but it's still good to be aware and not get fooled by these malware programs they can be quite tricky. I either pull up my windows task manager and end the process or just log off, never click any where on the program itself even to close it out, that's what gives it the opportunity to run on your computer.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

I've gotten this several times as well.

 

[loribee59]

First: download a FREE malwarebyte program: Malwarebytes.org
Second: follow the instructions on using this program: How to Use Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware | Virus Removal Guru
(it's better to not have your browser running whilst cleaning up so print up the instructions beforehand)
Third: after you reboot your computer, run your AV again to make your nasty files are removed.

I got hit by malware twice~ and I've used this application and loved it. DO NOT BE FOOLED into buying programs....they do this to scare you into buying it making you panic that your computer got a virus. how I got into this? go to www.bleepingcomputer.com-- they have TONS of tutorials and tips, especially about malwares.

hope this helps!!!!