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#3943760 - 04/24/14 01:03 PM Malware?  
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Every time I navigate to another page on this site, I get another page opened either prompting me to download a JAVA program (tells me I need to install Java, it doesn't look legit) or a flight simulator program and sometimes the online MechWarrior. I have ran Norton several times but it doesn't find anything or if it dos it gets rid of it but wen I go back into this site, it comes up again.

I have to assume its not this site (hopefully) but I don't know what else to do. Anybody else have this problem or is it just me?


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#3943769 - 04/24/14 01:16 PM Re: Malware? [Re: specialksl]  
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Hi,

Download and install Malwarebytes (free). When you run it the first thing to do is get the updates.

Run a full scan of all your hard drives (be prepared to be shocked by the amount it finds).

Remove them as directed.

Repeat the above process until it comes back and says your machine is clear.

I run it once a month normally.

Hope this helps,

Andy


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#3943770 - 04/24/14 01:20 PM Re: Malware? [Re: specialksl]  
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You might want to check with the Hardware/Software Forum, their pretty good at this.
It's not the site, it's you.
And that is malware....or a virus.

Have you tried Malwarebytes? It's free.


Malwarebytes

Oops, Andy beat me to it.
Yes, I run it every day before I shut down for the night.
I put a link here, some of the links online are bad.

Make sure it's malwarebytes.org and get the free 'trial' version.
If you can't download it, or it doesn't install, your in deep trouble AFAIK.
Give it a try, soon wink


Last edited by Murphy; 04/24/14 01:24 PM.

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#3943773 - 04/24/14 01:23 PM Re: Malware? [Re: specialksl]  
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No issues here.
Haven't installed any toolbars have you?
Go update Java directly on your own:
https://www.java.com/en/download/

**Be sure to UNCHECK the offers for AV software or toolbars.


The "usual" tools for cleaning/scanning/removal of anything malicious, best run in safe mode:

Malwarebytes (free)
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/

CCleaner, but be careful if using the registry cleaner and use the backup option:
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download?upgrade

Again, UNCHECK the toolbar option.

Last edited by Raw Kryptonite; 04/24/14 01:25 PM. Reason: Murphy and Andy beat me to hitting post LOL

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#3943779 - 04/24/14 01:31 PM Re: Malware? [Re: specialksl]  
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I confirmed that it's NOT the site WHEW!

I will try the suggestions. Thanks.


Main PC: ASUS P8Z77 - Intel I7 3770K OC to 4.4GHZ - Thermaltake Water2.0 Pro
GeForce GTX 970
16 Gig G.Skill Ares DDR3
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Plenty of storage
Windows 7 64bit
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SIMPIT: ASUS Prime Z370-A, I7 8700K, H80i-V2 watercooler
ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 2080
Windows 10 64bit
32GB 2400 DDR4 memory
Thrustmaster Warthog - 2-TM MFDs
Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals,4 -FIPs, TPM, Radio, Multipanel, Switch Panel, Pro Flight Yoke
3 - 32" Samsung monitors-1920x1080, 22" Samsung monitor
#3943780 - 04/24/14 01:31 PM Re: Malware? [Re: Raw Kryptonite]  
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Trend Micro also has a free online AV called house call that works pretty good, especially for the price.


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#3943806 - 04/24/14 02:05 PM Re: Malware? [Re: specialksl]  
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Malwarebytes took care of it. Thanks!!!! biggrin


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16 Gig G.Skill Ares DDR3
Samsung EVO SSD 500GB
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Windows 7 64bit
ASUS PB278Q @ 2560x1440

SIMPIT: ASUS Prime Z370-A, I7 8700K, H80i-V2 watercooler
ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 2080
Windows 10 64bit
32GB 2400 DDR4 memory
Thrustmaster Warthog - 2-TM MFDs
Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals,4 -FIPs, TPM, Radio, Multipanel, Switch Panel, Pro Flight Yoke
3 - 32" Samsung monitors-1920x1080, 22" Samsung monitor
#3943828 - 04/24/14 02:23 PM Re: Malware? [Re: specialksl]  
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Cool!
Score another one for MB!


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