Guys Be Careful!

[wiseman7687]

Hi Guys, Being a frequent visitor of this forum I know this is usually not a problem. Be careful though as my antivirus detected some hidden malware. I would suggest you check to make sure there isn't anything fishy going on. Thanks, just letting the admins be aware. :)

[Elfman]

Yea, google chrome warned me too. I ignored it and i was sent to some Russian sites.

[LUFFY#1 fan]

Yep, I got a virus issue also. My security system even said it blocked one.

[Elfman]

It keeps trying to load these pages from the main page of the forum.

Don't Click ! Malware !
Russhirt.ru
russiaurist.ru
Don't Click ! Malware !

I have no idea if this is helpful, because I don't know nothing about computers XD

[RobbyBevard]

It's being looked into.

Generally, since we don't host ads on our site; or allow uploads, attachments, scripts, or html on the forums, and its all run on a linux based server, it should be impossible to have most of the usual malware problems, but it does seem something wonky is going on all the same.

Be careful and don't follow any random links, and make sure you have pop-up blockers on, and we'll try to have it sorted out as soon as possible.

[Gekko135]

Sigh... i've been getting the damn message now when I click on the 'forums' link.

Never had a problem with this site... but this is actually the first time i've EVER seen the message.


I'm not gonna worry.... but I visit this site a shit ton. So anything out of the ordinary can sometimes worry me.

[Cyanotic]

I'm getting it too, from Avast! Antivirus. I'm sure it's nothing but it is pretty annoying.

[Urouge]

This is a new problem. I don't think, based on what I'm looking at, that it's putting anyone at risk. We'll get it fixed ASAP either way, though.

[MANUELF]

I have received that warning all day long

[Urouge]

The problem has been located and neutralized.

[I survived the buster call]

Yay. Heroes of the day.

[Fire-Fist]

You guys need to upgrade vBulletin too.
(and apparently brenn is only one who can do it -.-)

[Gizmo]

Does anybody know if this malware would prevent a computer from opening properly? My family's desktop right now can only be opened in safe mode. Trying to fix it now.

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Update: It's working now so I guess it doesn't matter.

[Sakonosolo]

No problems right now or ever for me .

[No Maam]

Made a thread about this here

http://apforums.net/showthread.php?t=33564

Anyway nothing popped up on the index page today.

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The problem has been located and neutralized.

So, what was causing it ? Since Robby said how that the site doesn't allow redirects, ads etc. I am realy curious as to what it could have been.

[Zanzith]

Got a message again now D:

[No Maam]

Got a message again now D:

Well damn .

Nothing on my end.

[Strange_One]

I just got it again too

I talked to holy about it on AIM and thought it was weird

just saying I'm still getting the warning message-

Warning: Something's Not Right Here!
apforums.net contains content from abnev.ru, a site known to distribute malware. Your computer might catch a virus if you visit this site.

even if the problem is fixed. still gonna browse the forums but it seems weird!

[Urouge]

Yeah, I see the problem. We'll deal with it as soon as I can locate an admin.

So, what was causing it ? Since Robby said how that the site doesn't allow redirects, ads etc. I am realy curious as to what it could have been.

Security exploit in the VBulletin software. We need to upgrade. It's on the list, and rapidly gaining priority.

[Hnikarr]

Since my browser was asking permission for a Java plug-in, I guess the problem was a Java drive-by, which someone put in this site...