Suffererof1crankymofo Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 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 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 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 ... Try it in context, though it may not suit your point you so dearly like to labour Though, I would not click on any link that just appears, similar to the one on here earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crofter Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) 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. Well, the statement you made "It is the scam we have all been warned about in the media." was completely wrong, so it could not be right regardless of whether it was in the best interest or not. Not having a go, just remarking that updates for java cannot lock your computer and demand a bitcoin ransom, alas. Edited June 12, 2014 by crofter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 It was the flash player that popped up... hence.... http://malwaretips.com/blogs/flash-player-update-removal/ Scams are getting more sophisticated, I for one will not be clicking on a link that appears without prompt, especially if the text of the link does not match the address, to me, and probably many, anything could happen. If you say it will not invoke any Malware that could do any damage or go as far as demanding a ransom, that is your advice. If it was the standard Flash update via a third party to get their software onto you PC, who knows. If I have caused anyone not to click on any links that could have a negative effect, I appologise. If my information was exagerated, for that too I appologise. As for being called a fool, hey ho. Then, as we know... Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafynandrew Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 And always close windows that pop up from your taskbar (right click - close or ALT + F4) because with some popup's when you hit the x on the window that's just the same as saying 'ok! fill my computer with sh!te'. crofter and shetlandpeat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Erm, it could be that your flash player needs updating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) If it were the case, it would appear as an alert with the link to an Adobe update site. That would not be a problem... Edited June 13, 2014 by shetlandpeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 The web address was different every time, without Adobe being mentioned in it anywhere. Plus Flash updates appear as pop ups on the desktop, not in Firefox, and I don't have Flash enabled on Shetlink. A few clues there that it might not be kosher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.