FAO Ken

[Pete Brooksbank]

I don't know if this affects anyone else, but I've noticed that sometimes when I visit this page I get redirected to some dodgy looking pages about "computer support" or shopping, or random 'search' pages I've never heard of. This happens on various PCs I use (but not mobile), so it can't be anything to do with those dodgy sites my, er, mate has been on using my laptop. I know when I used to run the old forum using SMF that these things are prone to spam attacks constantly, so thought I'd bring it to your attention...

[Bostonshire]

I had it a few times yesterday, came here then i got redirected thou a few different sites very fast then ended up at some search page begining with N, Cant remember the full name just remember swearing at the laptop.

[Ken Fox]

Yes. It's happening to me occasionally as well. And I can't find out why! Seems to only be if I get here via my bookmarks rather than clicking on a link.

Someone else spotted it a couple of months ago and it seemed to stop after a few days, but it's come back.

I've tried googling a solution but couldn't find anything.

If you ignore the page and just try again it gets here the second time.

Anyone else got any suggestions for a fix?

[Shoddys Lane]

Same with me. Patter opens automatically in my browser, but yesterday and today it opened with a site called "Vuze". I disappeared when I refreshed the page.

[Bostonshire]

Same with me. Patter opens automatically in my browser, but yesterday and today it opened with a site called "Vuze". I disappeared when I refreshed the page.

Vuze.............. Bitorrent downloader. Theres where your hijack comes from they got a history of it

[Scouse Pilgrim]

I don't know if this affects anyone else, but I've noticed that sometimes when I visit this page I get redirected to some dodgy looking pages about "computer support" or shopping, or random 'search' pages I've never heard of. This happens on various PCs I use (but not mobile), so it can't be anything to do with those dodgy sites my, er, mate has been on using my laptop. I know when I used to run the old forum using SMF that these things are prone to spam attacks constantly, so thought I'd bring it to your attention...

I think it is called karma Pete

[Pete Brooksbank]

I don't know if this affects anyone else, but I've noticed that sometimes when I visit this page I get redirected to some dodgy looking pages about "computer support" or shopping, or random 'search' pages I've never heard of. This happens on various PCs I use (but not mobile), so it can't be anything to do with those dodgy sites my, er, mate has been on using my laptop. I know when I used to run the old forum using SMF that these things are prone to spam attacks constantly, so thought I'd bring it to your attention...

I think it is called karma Pete

Nope, I'm pretty sure it's more technical than that Mark.

[Ferret]

Ken

Have you got some sort of problem with SMF?  I occasionally get the issue when accessing the forum, but never when accessing your main site, suggesting that the issue lies after bufc.drfox.org.uk has redirected you the forum?

Do you host the forum locally on One and On or at an SMF host?

[Ken Fox]

Ken

Have you got some sort of problem with SMF?  I occasionally get the issue when accessing the forum, but never when accessing your main site, suggesting that the issue lies after bufc.drfox.org.uk has redirected you the forum?

Do you host the forum locally on One and On or at an SMF host?

It's all hosted on 1&1 - both the main site and Patter. Really not sure what is going on. I've done a load of maintenance checks and nothing untoward has been found. It's the most up-to-date version of SMF with all the security fixes. And 1&1 have migrated everything to PHP 5.4 so everything should be more secure than ever!

[Scouse Pilgrim]

fascinating stuff!  Please let's have more.  Beats the dizzy dingoes  that just write "troll" all the time.  :dan

[Tash]

Troll

[Burgh Boy]

For those experiencing these internet problems, you've probably downloaded a dodgy Malware programme. If you are using Internet Explorer you will need to re-set this by going on Tools - Internet Options - Advanced and Restore Advanced Settings. You will then need to delete Temp Internet Files, Cookies and History by going on Tools - Internet Options - Delete (Browsing History). Make sure you don't delete passwords etc! Then on your Computer you will need to delete any recently installed programmes which you are not sure about - Malware is a big problem. Go to your - Control Panel - Programs - Uninstall a Program. You may need to restart your Computer. Cannot guarantee this will work and there may be other issues which may arise after you have deleted the malware such as Norton may need re-installing. Took me 4 hours to wipe it out but worth it!! Change you passwords if you can asap thereafter. Best of luck!