MuckleJoannie Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) I've been getting random redirects to Flash or Java updates on Shetlink. It's happened at odd times on other forums as well. I see in another thread that I'm not the only one. Any ideas why? http://www.shetlink.com/index.php?/topic/8340-how-to-prevent-pain-and-ignore-illnesses-in-the-nhs/page-7 Edited June 11, 2014 by MuckleJoannie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 It is the scam we have all been warned about in the media. One part gleans info fro the PC if it is of any use then uses your contacts to spread, if you do not have any info, it locks your PC and askes for a payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trout Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks for your indepth and amazing understanding of computers, the internet, everything really - and for spreading a shocking rumour that Shetlink is spreading malware that is trying to lock peoples computers and demand money from them Having seen the same thing over an extended period of time have been attempting to track down the 4th party advertiser whom is slipping these into our 3rd party advertisers advertisements and a) remove b ) remove 3rd party advertiser. These adverts are at worst stupid links, and or will ask you to download stupid things - along with the installation/update of java. These things you would want not to install: http://www.anvisoft.com/resources/how-to-remove-java-2014down-com-pop-up-ads/ for an example of the things appearing. Some anti-virus etc. will flag as positive. Why does Shetlink have adverts you say? The Interweb ain't free ladies and gentlemen! If it weren't for all the lovely people donating monies using the donation button in the header and or assisting in Shetlink's upkeep via the Trade / Commerical - Situations Vacant - classifieds. Well - thank you. You know who you are. crofter, Kafka and Windwalker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks for your indepth and amazing understanding of computers, the internet, everything really - and for spreading a shocking rumour that Shetlink is spreading malware that is trying to lock peoples computers and demand money from them Didn't a wise man once say;"a wise mans speaks when he has something to say, a fool speaks when he thinks that he has to say something" or, something along those lines anyway.. gafynandrew and crofter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crofter Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 It was Plato... Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. gafynandrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 You cannot be too careful. Any how, the irony.... Snip.. Didn't a wise man once say;"a wise mans speaks when he has something to say, a fool speaks when he thinks that he has to say something" or, something along those lines anyway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 You cannot be too careful. Your back wheel is turning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trout Posted June 12, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 You cannot be too careful. Any how, the irony....Possibly, but, you can also spread lies, misinformation, and general stoness. Suffererof1crankymofo, Girzie and Windwalker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hmm. Interesting assumption. We should have none of that here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 *fapp fapp fapp* shetlandpeat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 You cannot be too careful. Any how, the irony....Possibly, but, you can also spread lies, misinformation, and general stoness. What do you mean, possibly.. I always thought I was a 'probable'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffererof1crankymofo Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 So this thread ain't about a spam-eating, coffee drinking bloke wearing nothing but a dirty old raincoat then? I was so looking forward to reading the Court write-up. Kafka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) This is what I read... http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/news-listings/386-two-week-opportunity-for-uk-to-reduce-threat-from-powerful-computer-attack Though, I would not click on any link that just appears, similar to the one on here earlier. Still, folk are falling for it on Twitter, clicking links that is, Look What They Are Saying About You! however, this one is not going to hack your account. Edited June 12, 2014 by shetlandpeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crofter Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 This is what I read... "Users are typically infected by clicking on attachments or links in emails which may look like they have been sent by genuine contacts and may purport to carry invoices, voicemail messages, or any file made to look innocuous. These emails are generated by other victims’ computers, who do not realise they are infected, and are used to send mass emails creating more victims." Nothing to do with random flash updates then. Suffererof1crankymofo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 It seems not, however, would you click on them, again, after reading that a week ago, to a site having random links appear from no where, you are naturally on guard. Regardles of the right and wrongs of the statement I made, it was in the best interest. But it is good to have a go as well. So, thanks for pointigh that out. Any how, there is this I read also.... http://malwaretips.com/blogs/flash-player-update-removal/ some time ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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