userbars.org Hijacked?

krashkart · 11-02-10, 12:28 AM

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:

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

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Originally Posted by krashkart

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:

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

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,

Jimbuna · 11-02-10, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

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:

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

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

Herr-Berbunch · 11-02-10, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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

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!

Jimbuna · 11-02-10, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

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!

Good idea...never considered that

11-02-10, 12:28 AM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	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: Can anyone safely confirm my suspicions? Also, if you use banners from there in your signature, check your signature just to be safe.

11-02-10, 07:09 AM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Sounds very similar to how this site acted a few weeks ago! __________________

11-02-10, 08:33 AM	#4
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	You are right, there are similarities, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie