Firefox re-direct virus
- Appollonius Petrichor
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16 Jul 2013 12:01 #1
by Appollonius Petrichor (Libraryguy)
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Firefox re-direct virus was created by Appollonius Petrichor (Libraryguy)
Hi there!
Has anyone else had trouble with a virus that re-directs their browser to spam sites?
I keep doing searches in Google, and the search results reveal things like Wikipedia, or Snopes, the usual sites, depending on what I'm searching for. But then when I click those links, it's some kind of spammy, questionable site that scares me.
The only reason I ask is, becaause it only started happening since I started going to KR. The guy in the repair shop said that it might be some sites that I've been visiting.
And no ... I know what you're thinking. I haven't been to any weird porn sites.
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
Has anyone else had trouble with a virus that re-directs their browser to spam sites?
I keep doing searches in Google, and the search results reveal things like Wikipedia, or Snopes, the usual sites, depending on what I'm searching for. But then when I click those links, it's some kind of spammy, questionable site that scares me.
The only reason I ask is, becaause it only started happening since I started going to KR. The guy in the repair shop said that it might be some sites that I've been visiting.
And no ... I know what you're thinking. I haven't been to any weird porn sites.
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
Ambrosius Petrichor
Vassal of Alisandria
OOG: Craig Anderson (purple-haired librarian guy)
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16 Jul 2013 13:58 #2
by GJSchaller (GJSchaller)
Replied by GJSchaller (GJSchaller) on topic Re:Firefox re-direct virus
I've run into it at my job. It may be an Add-On to Firefox that needs to be removed manually.
I take our site's security very seriously - there are weekly scans for malware, viruses, and hacks, and I am fanatic about applying security updates, sometimes TOO quickly...
If you need further help removing it, hit me up on Facebook chat, and I will try to help.
I take our site's security very seriously - there are weekly scans for malware, viruses, and hacks, and I am fanatic about applying security updates, sometimes TOO quickly...
If you need further help removing it, hit me up on Facebook chat, and I will try to help.
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16 Jul 2013 16:21 #3
by Appollonius Petrichor (Libraryguy)
Ambrosius Petrichor
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OOG: Craig Anderson (purple-haired librarian guy)
Replied by Appollonius Petrichor (Libraryguy) on topic Firefox re-direct virus
Hi there!
I'm at work now, and my laptop is at home. The more I think about it, I'm actually more worried now that it might be Calimacil, since most of the weird spam sites it's been taking me to were Canadian. [sings "Blame Canada"] I wonder if other Calimacil customers have had a problem. I often check KR and other LARP-related sites from work, too, and none of my work computers seem to have a problem.
Oh well, I figure it out. I may just have to get another virus cleaning.
Thank you, though!
I'm at work now, and my laptop is at home. The more I think about it, I'm actually more worried now that it might be Calimacil, since most of the weird spam sites it's been taking me to were Canadian. [sings "Blame Canada"] I wonder if other Calimacil customers have had a problem. I often check KR and other LARP-related sites from work, too, and none of my work computers seem to have a problem.
Oh well, I figure it out. I may just have to get another virus cleaning.
Thank you, though!
Ambrosius Petrichor
Vassal of Alisandria
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