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krashkart

11-02-10 12:28 AM

userbars.org Hijacked?

Just caught a virus from userbars.org, using IE. The page loaded up fine but something there was scripted to open Java on my computer (I got the Java splash screen and confirmed both java.exe and javaw.exe running). Then my AV caught something:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/pict...pictureid=3203

Can anyone safely confirm my suspicions? Also, if you use banners from there in your signature, check your signature just to be safe.

Gerald

11-02-10 06:36 AM

Those types where the worms have to watch out for,

Quote:

Originally Posted by krashkart (Post 1526978)

they like Java Clearly, good that your virus protection got it under control, here are some links that point wires ....

http://supportforums.sunbeltsoftware...&enterthread=y

http://stopmalvertising.com/spam-sca...-launch-action

http://community.ca.com/blogs/securi...f/default.aspx

http://www.fortiguard.com/encycloped...dief.bv!exploi

Herr-Berbunch

11-02-10 07:09 AM

Sounds very similar to how this site acted a few weeks ago! :-?

Gerald

11-02-10 08:33 AM

You are right, there are similarities, :hmm2:

Jimbuna

11-02-10 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krashkart (Post 1526978)

I've refused numerous offers to update my Java since this whole sorry mess first kicked off :nope:

Herr-Berbunch

11-02-10 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna (Post 1527163)

I've refused numerous offers to update my Java since this whole sorry mess first kicked off :nope:

Me too, but when it affects me directly I'll go via Java's website and not leave it for my PC/websites to do it! :smug:

Jimbuna

11-02-10 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch (Post 1527167)

Me too, but when it affects me directly I'll go via Java's website and not leave it for my PC/websites to do it! :smug:

Good idea...never considered that :up:

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