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[DenverTransplant]

I’ve been getting all sorts of the ‘Congratulations Amazon User” and similar scam redirects for the past few days. These scam redirects are due to the web pages being hacked and come from the web site server. Administrators you need to get your website scrubbed.

[cpmath]

I'm not getting anything like that.

[RVMichael]

I'm not getting anything like that either. Being a computer programmer for decades, many malware attacks will simply overwrite whatever page you are trying to go to and there is very little a web site can do to thwart them. The most like cause is "free" programs that the user installs and then has to give over-generous permissions in order to get the "free" program to function. My wife had some issues on a "cleaner" program that would "perform magic", but in reality just presented fancy graphics with tons of ads. Best to start uninstalling the latest programs downloaded, even if in doubt, until the problem goes away. You can always install the legit programs later. Googling will also help decide which is the legit programs, etc.

[scrubjaysnest]

Me either; run malware bytes on your computer.

[JamieGeek]

Originally Posted by scrubjaysnest

Me either; run malware bytes on your computer.

This!

Here is a link: https://www.malwarebytes.com/

Many times you visit a different website and it installs stuff to make any website look like its been hacked, or, as mentioned above, you've installed some freeware that put something on your computer.

[DenverTransplant]

These problems are showing up on a iPad, which is supposed to be pretty bullet proof when it comes to local hacking. Everything I’ve read to date has indicated that the source of these “Congratulations...” malware has been bad guys managing to insert their code into web pages at the source server level where the server hasn’t been properly patched. I’ve done a bit more reading, and it seems that they also manage to insert forced redirects at the browser level. I’ll try resetting Safari and, but the worst case will be restoring the iPad to factory defaults and loading in only the apps I really use.

https://mashable.com/2018/04/03/cong.../#uLDHirNCnGq1

[captmetal]

Originally Posted by denvertransplant

these problems are showing up on a ipad, which is supposed to be pretty bullet proof when it comes to local hacking. Everything i’ve read to date has indicated that the source of these “congratulations...” malware has been bad guys managing to insert their code into web pages at the source server level where the server hasn’t been properly patched. I’ve done a bit more reading, and it seems that they also manage to insert forced redirects at the browser level. I’ll try resetting safari and, but the worst case will be restoring the ipad to factory defaults and loading in only the apps i really use.

https://mashable.com/2018/04/03/cong.../#uldhirncngq1

for mac uses go to " activity monitor" you can also find bots there

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by JamieGeek

This!

Here is a link: https://www.malwarebytes.com/

Many times you visit a different website and it installs stuff to make any website look like its been hacked, or, as mentioned above, you've installed some freeware that put something on your computer.

CNet is famous for this. You really have to remember one thing: nothing is 'free'. It'll always cost you 'something' - even if it's just ads buried in the middle of the apps presentation. This forum does that too. It's not 'free' (per se).

[JamieGeek]

Originally Posted by RvEd

CNet is famous for this. You really have to remember one thing: nothing is 'free'. It'll always cost you 'something' - even if it's just ads buried in the middle of the apps presentation. This forum does that too. It's not 'free' (per se).

I've frequently used Malwarebytes and never seen an ad.

In addition, with "Ad Block Plus" installed in Chrome, I rarely see ads on this site either.

[TurnerFam]

I see this too, but only while on my iphone, and not only this forum, but also ForestRiver forums, too.

[The_Breeze]

Originally Posted by JamieGeek

I've frequently used Malwarebytes and never seen an ad.
In addition, with "Ad Block Plus" installed in Chrome, I rarely see ads on this site either.

Here as well. It also solved the 'fake' ransom ware splash page I used to get before I installed it.

The web pages here aren't hacked. The ads are. The ad is displayed on the page and BAMM: entry point to the web page to launch their code.

Best of all, from their point of view, the ads 'deliver' their code to various web sites. They don't even have to sit there trying to hack a web page or the server it sits on. The ads serve up their code for them.

Pretty smart, if you give it some honest thought. Infect a trusted source (or owners who just don't care) and it'll deliver your malicious code to millions of web site.


FYI ad-block plus can be used on iPhone or Android, though not as comprehensive.

[DenverTransplant]

I’ve been using Crystal add blocker, and the discussion prompted me to go check it. I found it disabled, which I may have done at some time, or the IOS 12 update did it for me. I also found Ad Block is available for IOS, so I’ve installed that. I do use Ad Block on my Mac and it’s been pretty good. Hopefully this will stop the bad guys for now.

[Diemaster]

some administrator done goofed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKtNcsXx_y4

[Janet H]

These are ad related and once your device is cookied up by that company they will be displayed. The solution is to delete cache and cookies and do a restart. It will fix the issue temporarily. Once they start again, you will need to repeat. IOS is especially vulnerable it seems...

[revjeffrey]

I use The Brave Browser. Brave.com No ads. Fast Only one I use now.

[Bob Denman]

Don't forget to also wear a condom...