Malware detected

SM1DY · 28-11-2011, 07:03 PM

I was just in this thread in the show'n'shine section and got the following message when I went to page 3 - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11220220

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Warning: Something's Not Right Here!
www.fordforums.com.au contains content from www.fordfiestaxr4.com, a site known to distribute malware. Your computer might catch a virus if you visit this site.
Google has found malicious software may be installed onto your computer if you proceed. If you've visited this site in the past or you trust this site, it's possible that it has just recently been compromised by a hacker. You should not proceed, and perhaps try again tomorrow or go somewhere else.

It's the first time this has happened to me on the site, so I'd just like for Admin team to be aware of it.

AU Mont · 28-11-2011, 07:53 PM

i clicked on your link and expected complete PC meltdown, but only got pics of toys cars strangely enough

i suggest turning off virus program

kenz · 28-11-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AU Mont

i clicked on your link and expected complete PC meltdown, but only got pics of toys cars strangely enough

i suggest turning off virus program

thats what I got aswell

Auslandau · 28-11-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AU Mont

i clicked on your link and expected complete PC meltdown, but only got pics of toys cars strangely enough

i suggest turning off virus program

Dont know if that's sensible ...... better be safe than sorry!

AU Mont · 04-12-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

Dont know if that's sensible ...... better be safe than sorry!

i havnt run an antivirus program for the last 7 years

if your not visiting dodgy websites, or downloading a magical crack for your favourite game why would you need the protection?

bungarra · 04-12-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AU Mont

i havnt run an antivirus program for the last 7 years

if your not visiting dodgy websites, or downloading a magical crack for your favourite game why would you need the protection?

If your running windows a hacker may send a worm through or piggy back a virus of a legitimate websites as has been done a hundred times before. A hacker can put a programme that lies dormant on say this website and activates only at certain times. They could drop a keylogger programme into your computer and you wouldn;t know if you don't have protection.

Unfortunately if you use a computer you are always at risk.

Stefan · 05-12-2011, 02:59 PM

Buy a mac...problems solved.

ToCo · 28-11-2011, 08:44 PM

All good on my end. Running Mac OS though, may be different.

TheInterceptor · 28-11-2011, 08:58 PM

Nothing came up on mine. Using windows 7, Trend Mirco Titanium security. You probobly received a false positive. Happens time to time i find.

SM1DY · 28-11-2011, 09:11 PM

Is everybody checking page 3, because that is where I'm getting the alert. The link I posted takes you to page 1. Also, if it makes any differences I'm using Google Chrome as my browser

FgNewbie · 28-11-2011, 09:11 PM

SM1DY what program / app / whatever generated your warning?

I see dead links to that site on the forum page. I googled for the linked site. In the search results google had it's "This site may harm your computer" type blurb.

EDIT: Yes, chrome gives me the same warning

**cs123** · 28-11-2011, 10:17 PM

That website is sus
http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/d...dfiestaxr4.com

There is one post on that page which links some images to fordfiestaxr4 that is probably why you are getting a warning

This is the post
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...5&postcount=61

MISTA FIESTA also has that site as his homepage on his profile.

Road Games · 04-12-2011, 10:17 PM

Hmmm why indeed ?