Malware site? - Page 5

COLVERT · 30th September 2020, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odd Job

It's all witchcraft to me!

I've been on 5 mins and sick of the AVG message already.

I'll perhaps try back in a week.

Next week won't help. Your anti-virus ( and mine. ) checks out every person posting on the forum.

It's some of these posters that the forum is warning you about.

( Got dodgy signatures or something.

) http--Should be https

Odd Job · 30th September 2020, 19:53

Whats the answer? Get rid of AVG and install something else?

reworht · 1st October 2020, 11:39

I'm running Windows 10, and using Windows Defender (it's FOC and highly rated nowadays) as antivirus, allied to Malwarebytes for protection against malware. Although I do get the 'unlocked padlock' symbol on some of the site's pages, I have not had any problems accessing ANY of the Club's pages

BRG75 · 1st October 2020, 12:02

In response to Colvert's post, no. 37.

My reply to you came from me, on Jan's I-pad, which I used in desperation.

I can currently get into the site using my phone, with tapatalk.

Neither of the above really compare with my laptop, which as of 10 mins ago, I can now use.

The turning point was, for the 5th or 6th time putting the club name into my AVG exclusions list; this time it has worked -- BUT

what risks am I taking?

The general consensus seems to vary between "none" & "open to malware"

Regards

Mike

COLVERT · 1st October 2020, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRG75

In response to Colvert's post, no. 37.

My reply to you came from me, on Jan's I-pad, which I used in desperation.

I can currently get into the site using my phone, with tapatalk.

Neither of the above really compare with my laptop, which as of 10 mins ago, I can now use.

The turning point was, for the 5th or 6th time putting the club name into my AVG exclusions list; this time it has worked -- BUT

what risks am I taking?

The general consensus seems to vary between "none" & "open to malware"

Regards

Mike

RISK ???---Probably near to zero unless the forum gets infected.---More chance of getting struck by lightning.--

WillyHeckaslike · 1st October 2020, 20:34

Personally, I make no exception for this site security wise. I think it is wise to do so as very few members do not seem to be interested in something which does not affect them atm. Human nature I guess but Lufthansa copped it bigtime not long ago with their servers - it does happen.

Simondi · 1st October 2020, 20:52

I've flagged this up with the powers that be, have to say I don't know how these things work

BRG75 · 2nd October 2020, 12:33

As spotted by coolguy, on another string, AVG is no longer blocking access to this site.

Thanks to those who have overcome the problem.

Regards

Mike

Pete · 2nd October 2020, 12:55

AVG confirmed the alert was a false positive and have removed it from their listing. Probably take a day or so to perculate to all users.

30th September 2020, 19:53	#42
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	Whats the answer? Get rid of AVG and install something else? __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!!

1st October 2020, 11:39	#43
reworht This is my second home Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC SE Navi 5dr Diesel Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Yorks Moors Posts: 14,446 Thanks: 782 Thanked 2,156 Times in 1,497 Posts	I'm running Windows 10, and using Windows Defender (it's FOC and highly rated nowadays) as antivirus, allied to Malwarebytes for protection against malware. Although I do get the 'unlocked padlock' symbol on some of the site's pages, I have not had any problems accessing ANY of the Club's pages __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rodney - you plonker! ... but more commonly known as Rod !

1st October 2020, 12:02	#44
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 972 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	In response to Colvert's post, no. 37. My reply to you came from me, on Jan's I-pad, which I used in desperation. I can currently get into the site using my phone, with tapatalk. Neither of the above really compare with my laptop, which as of 10 mins ago, I can now use. The turning point was, for the 5th or 6th time putting the club name into my AVG exclusions list; this time it has worked -- BUT what risks am I taking? The general consensus seems to vary between "none" & "open to malware" Regards Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000. Last edited by BRG75; 1st October 2020 at 12:05..

1st October 2020, 20:34	#46
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,518 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	Personally, I make no exception for this site security wise. I think it is wise to do so as very few members do not seem to be interested in something which does not affect them atm. Human nature I guess but Lufthansa copped it bigtime not long ago with their servers - it does happen. Last edited by WillyHeckaslike; 1st October 2020 at 20:45.. Reason: Typo

1st October 2020, 20:52	#47
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	I've flagged this up with the powers that be, have to say I don't know how these things work __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

2nd October 2020, 12:33	#48
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 972 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	As spotted by coolguy, on another string, AVG is no longer blocking access to this site. Thanks to those who have overcome the problem. Regards Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

2nd October 2020, 12:55	#49
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	AVG confirmed the alert was a false positive and have removed it from their listing. Probably take a day or so to perculate to all users. __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

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