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OT: Scout generating Malware warning

Discussion in 'Technology Q & A' started by BRS24, Dec 19, 2011.



  1. BRS24 Popular Poster

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    Anyone else go to Scout boards today and get a warning about malware?
  2. UConnChapette Popular Poster

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    Where? Never heard of the place :D
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  3. UConnCat Wise Woman

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    Yes, I received the warning today for the first time.
  4. rington Popular Poster

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    What does the warning say?
  5. UConnCat Wise Woman

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    Here's what appears on my screen:

    Reported Attack Page

    This web page at mbd. has been reported as an attack page and has been blocked based on your security preferences.

    Attack pages try to install programs that steal private information, use your computer to attack others, or damage your system.

    Some attack pages intentionally distribute harmful software, but many are compromised without the knowledge or permission of their owners.
  6. TDiNozzo Popular Poster

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    I just got one today for the first time on firefox.
  7. semper Paleographer

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    Yes, I just got one, first time for me too. Browser is Firefox.
  8. rington Popular Poster

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    Thanks for the info.
  9. pap49cba The Supreme Linkster

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    Me too. Got a malware warning basically saying proceed at your own risk.
  10. JS Moderator

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    Seems to be a Firefox thing. Switched to IE, and no problems. Everything as usual, not a peep out of my antivirus.
  11. BRS24 Popular Poster

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    I'm running Safari, but I'll check IE
  12. zyron Popular Poster

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    I got the warning on Google Chrome.
  13. stormsurge New Member

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  14. UConner Popular Poster

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    Firefox warns Chrome warns IE not warning shouldn't make you comfortable imo
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  15. stormsurge New Member

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    I used to visit Scout with IE and got all sorts of viruses. That's why I switched to Firefox with the extra Adware blocks
  16. triaddukefan Tobacco Road Guest

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    i was on their earlier today on my phone.... before i read this thread. Tried to check it out on the laptop... and that warning did come up.
  17. temery (\/) ( ;,,,; ) (\/)

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    It's not Scout. Every once in a while the ads throw a scare into McAfee, Norton, etc. It is a false positive that even this site has had on occasion.
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