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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Nov 22, 2017 2:01:56 GMT
Twice now in the past few days I've had that malware attack where - while clicking or doing something here on V2 - I suddenly have the page get taken over with what looks like a Microsoft tech support page, everything freezes up, a message pops up on the screen saying something to the effect that your computer has been blocked, call this number immediatley, etc. Then, this serious-sounding female voice comes on your speaker (British accent, btw) and says:
So, it's basically a tech support scam. Twice in the past few days. Anybody else getting this? And, why is it happening on this site? (I've got Mcafee anti-virus software installed and activated, and have never had a problem here in the past).
Confused.
Admin
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Post by Admin on Nov 22, 2017 2:05:26 GMT
I'll post this to PB Support.
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Nov 22, 2017 2:12:15 GMT
I'll post this to PB Support. |
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Post by Admin on Nov 22, 2017 2:13:41 GMT
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Nov 22, 2017 2:47:04 GMT
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Post by lordquesterjones on Nov 22, 2017 6:28:00 GMT
Yes.
Just press 'ctr' + 'alt' + 'del' to bring up the task bar, close the internet browser down and start again.
Simples.
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Post by mslo79 on Nov 22, 2017 6:58:50 GMT
Nope.
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Post by deembastille on Nov 22, 2017 11:25:38 GMT
Yeah. you probably don't have a virus but if you do as the message says, YOU WILL. Clicking on whatever within the message is installation of the virus.
Ctrl Alt delete and force quit the internet browser you were on.
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Nov 22, 2017 20:32:35 GMT
Yeah. you probably don't have a virus but if you do as the message says, YOU WILL. Clicking on whatever within the message is installation of the virus. Ctrl Alt delete and force quit the internet browser you were on.
I just wanted to bring the topic up just to point out that it is this site (V2) that seems to be a "gateway" for them. |
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Post by Admin on Nov 22, 2017 21:02:26 GMT
this site (V2) that seems to be a "gateway" for them. I doubt that. Read the support thread linked above. |
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Nov 22, 2017 21:13:08 GMT
this site (V2) that seems to be a "gateway" for them. I doubt that. Read the support thread linked above. |
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Post by deembastille on Nov 22, 2017 23:45:36 GMT
question... what is V2?
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Post by Catman on Nov 22, 2017 23:58:20 GMT
Catman was getting something like this on Firefox in the early days of this forum, but it claimed Firefox was infected and needed a file installed to prevent damaging the computer. Yeah, a third-party fix for Firefox? So Catman just shutdown Firefox and restarted.
After the third time, Catman reported it as a deceptive site to Mozilla. Haven't seen it since.
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Post by deembastille on Nov 23, 2017 0:03:44 GMT
and that is one of the many reasons why I absolutely abhor Mozilla and firefox.
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Nov 23, 2017 2:45:51 GMT
Deem, "V2" is shorthand for this here site, the one we're on: IMDB v2.0 --- Many of us are just calling it "V2" for short.
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Post by deembastille on Nov 23, 2017 2:47:36 GMT
cool. the first I have ever seen it is on this thread.
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Post by ZolotoyRetriever on Nov 23, 2017 2:54:38 GMT
cool. the first I have ever seen it is on this thread. |
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Post by deembastille on Nov 23, 2017 2:57:21 GMT
just promise me you'll try French fries with chocolate pudding.
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Post by RiP, IMDb on Nov 23, 2017 6:56:57 GMT
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