Wonderful.Cheese Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 What is this? I got this both on my phone and now on my kindle when browsing CB. Some kind of virus? I'm worried. I closed out of the browser and restarted my phone or kindle when this happened. Anyone else get this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeAChillPill Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I've been getting a similar notification while browsing CB on my iPhone. There might be something to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderful.Cheese Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 19 hours ago, TakeAChillPill said: I've been getting a similar notification while browsing CB on my iPhone. There might be something to it. Interesting that it would be on different devices. I am not computer savvy so I have no idea what this is. I hope it's nothing that can damage our devices. Hopefully a mod or someone who knows what this is will come along. Help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking for answers Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 yes, its usually ad's that cause those pop ups, they arent virus's merely a pop advertisement, scamware. WHats funny is i cant access crazymeds website on anycomputer or browser , but i can on my phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderful.Cheese Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 21 minutes ago, looking for answers said: yes, its usually ad's that cause those pop ups, they arent virus's merely a pop advertisement, scamware. WHats funny is i cant access crazymeds website on anycomputer or browser , but i can on my phone Oh that's good to know. Thank you! I didn't know what to think about that! I have not tried to browse CB on my computer in a long time. I've just been using my phone or Kindle. That is odd. I wonder what is going on. Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 The notice is almost certainly malware attempting to trick users into clicking on "free software" that carries with it malicious code that, once installed, will leave the user's computer or device vulnerable to any number of attacks. The tell-tale signs of a false warning ad include misspellings, capitals in the wrong places, poor grammar, etc.: "heavily damaged by Four virus!" and absurd claims, such as telling a user that the device "is 28.1% DAMAGED". Damage to a device, or its software, is not assessed in terms of percentages. Do not click on any link supplied by such notices. Instead, if you suspect that your device may be compromised, run a security sweep using your installed antivirus and antimalware software. If you don't have such programs installed, a) you're insane, and b) you should obtain a product from a reputable vendor and install it independently of any communication you may get about a supposed intrusion. We keep a close watch on the health of the site, and should there ever be a problem with Crazyboards, we'll be sure to alert all of our members. Cerberus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amskray Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 For those of us with only a limited understanding of technology, I believe the rule to follow is: DON'T CLICK ON ANYTHING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyRedhead Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I don't have a smartphone, laptop, or tablet--I only browse here on my desktop computer, and I've never had a problem with these types of messages...............Never had a problem accessing Crazyboards on my desktop, either..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderful.Cheese Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thanks @Cerberus for the detailed information! So I did not click on anything I quickly closed out the screen. I did not download anything. Are my devices ok? I assume I have some sort of security on my devices. My husband set them up for me. I'm so sorry. I am dumb and not good with technology. I will probably have to ask husband how to run a security check. But I don't want him knowing I belong to CB either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Your device should be ok, although you should probably do a sweep for malware. You need not tell your husband this happened on CB, just that it popped up on some random internet page. (If he asks which one, you might have to be ready to fib; it shouldn't matter for the solution.) Just because you aren't tech-savvy doesn't mean you're dumb. You don't get to call yourself bad things here. *scowls* You're a smart Cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amskray Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Cerberus said: Just because you aren't tech-savvy doesn't mean you're dumb. You don't get to call yourself bad things here. *scowls* You're a smart Cheese. I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderful.Cheese Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 23 hours ago, Cerberus said: Your device should be ok, although you should probably do a sweep for malware. You need not tell your husband this happened on CB, just that it popped up on some random internet page. (If he asks which one, you might have to be ready to fib; it shouldn't matter for the solution.) Just because you aren't tech-savvy doesn't mean you're dumb. You don't get to call yourself bad things here. *scowls* You're a smart Cheese. 19 hours ago, amskray said: I agree! Awww thanks! I will security check my kindle and phone. You guys rock! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderful.Cheese Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Well I am not sure what to do. That adware page keeps popping up for me every time I try to browse CB. It happens more than once too. I am afraid for my devices. I scanned them and did a security check (with a program I found) and it said no malware was found on my devices. But I don't know how thorough that check was. I don't know what to think. So is this just more of an annoyance type of thing? Or is it more serious since it won't stop happening? I don't want to have to stop coming to CB over this. I'm just scared and feel like I am being targeted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blahblah Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I often find my screen totally freezes up when I type a comment. I'm not sure why, but the cursor freezes and I'm unable to type. I start to get worried that the site will crash :-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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