Virus/Malware problem?

Zapp Brannigan · 11-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Something's going on with my computer. Whenever I move my mouse over a link, the address comes up as something random, and then when I click on it, instead of going to where it should go, it takes me to some random advertisement site. It doesn't matter what site I'm on, it happens on ESPN, Yahoo, and here. Anyone know what to do? I'm using a different computer right now to follow wrestling.

Schlottke · 11-21-2009, 10:36 PM

Yeah, its definitely malware. The software searches the current page (google, yahoo, espn, etc) for phrases in their network. "Home Refinance" and all of the common penis enlargement ads will be candidates for the links (you have any in my posts yet?

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Get HiJack This (free download) and email me the log or post it here.

Zapp Brannigan · 11-22-2009, 12:48 AM

I fixed it (somehow). I just googled stuff on a different computer, and then transcribed the URL's into this one. It was weird. Hopefully it is resolved! Thanks for the help, Schlottke, you are definitely the guy I would go to for the future.

clmetal · 11-23-2009, 03:29 PM

malwarebytes is another good one to remove crap that other stuff can't.

the518 · 11-24-2009, 05:52 PM

adaware or adware plus spybot are also free and work well.

11-21-2009, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Schlottke Web Host Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,687 Blog Entries: 17	Re: Virus/Malware problem? Yeah, its definitely malware. The software searches the current page (google, yahoo, espn, etc) for phrases in their network. "Home Refinance" and all of the common penis enlargement ads will be candidates for the links (you have any in my posts yet? ) Get HiJack This (free download) and email me the log or post it here. __________________ Diet & Training System \| "Manage your season!" High School Blogs Groups Videos Toolbar

11-22-2009, 12:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zapp Brannigan Olympic Champ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 5,763	Re: Virus/Malware problem? I fixed it (somehow). I just googled stuff on a different computer, and then transcribed the URL's into this one. It was weird. Hopefully it is resolved! Thanks for the help, Schlottke, you are definitely the guy I would go to for the future. __________________ Rest in Peace Adam Frey, you left us far too soon Brands: Metcalf! What is good in life? Metcalf: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

11-23-2009, 03:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
clmetal Olympic Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philthadelphia, South America Posts: 2,990	Re: Virus/Malware problem? malwarebytes is another good one to remove crap that other stuff can't. __________________ "I don’t give a f_ck about money, bro. Believe me when I tell you that." Dana White

11-24-2009, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
the518 AA Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bangladesh, california Posts: 663	Re: Virus/Malware problem? adaware or adware plus spybot are also free and work well. __________________ but then again, i may be retarded

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