[Closed] Google security virus threat on here

I stopped using chrome in the end, couldn't see any other way to do it, and the IT fairies didn't seem to see the issue

It's a ballache

Yep, was more concerning getting porn popups when using works public wifi.
Wasn't exactly impressed

Laughably bad on here today.

Have you tried Apus browser as an alternative? I switched and its a great wee browser. Nice speed dial and it has some other useful features 😉

Screenshot would be handy.

Me too twice this evening. I'll try and get a screenshot.

I was getting that this morning, on my mobile, but it seems to have gone now.

Oooh I got that earlier. I thought my phone had a virus. Is it this site, then, and not my phone?

I've had it loads the last couple of days, including when I opened this thread.

Pics sent to ads@etc

Same issue here but on Opera Mobile when browsing whilst not logged in

I assume it's linked to a Google Ad which has not been vetted properly. Can't do anything but close the tab. If you try to go back it reloads and opens the app store on their security product page.
Only started yesterday and not just on this site.

Will try to get a screenshot. I'm using Firefox on android with certain features enabled*

* I know this is naughty and you derive revenue from adds amd that's fine. However when you were hosting porn adds a few months back and I got to see a girls undercarriage, legs akimbo ony work computer - less fine.

Worth pointing out that of all the sites I visit, this forum seems the most vulnerable to this sorta thing.

Can't use safari today without a popup (which locks Safari) about having a virus. Amusingly enough this is a box fresh laptop purchased yesterday. Installed Chrome and that is working OK.

I've never had this, android, chrome but subscriber is that the difference?

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Yep, that's what I kept on getting.

I've been getting it too, on android.

Had it all morning on Samsung s6 with latest Android updates installed.

I notice no one is actually denying they access porn sites...

I notice no one is actually denying they access porn sites...

I am - box fresh laptop that has been nowhere near anything of the sort!

Got these for the first time tonight on MacBook with Safari, no problem on iPad. Sorry, no screen shot yet.

Yup, I had this earlier today too - chrome on android.

does anybody want a screen shot of the porn sites I use ?

The site was unusable to me yesterday. That pop up appeared after a few minutes and my phone wouldn't stop vibrating. Not had it happen today.

Just had it again...2nd time today. I dont run an ad blocker, but its getting very tempting. It links to:

google-security.viruseswarning.com/uihagh/jhduah/asdhydags/uhqwudhq?ss=rq.xE6-AK-28B_414006&subid2=51531

I'm getting it almost constantly too - only when browsing here or the classifieds though; not the main bike forum strangely enough.

Pics sent to ads@etc

tech@

I've flagged it up, anyway,

I've been getting this as well, on chrome on android phone.

I am a subscriber but this doesn't make any difference as I still get logged out every time so whenever I open the STW bookmark on my phone I open the site with ads and this comes up before the log-in option (eventually) appears.

Have STW techies managed to replicate the logging out problem yet?

I've been getting this as well, on chrome on android phone.

I am a subscriber but this doesn't make any difference as I still get logged out every time so whenever I open the STW bookmark on my phone I open the site with ads and this comes up before the log-in option (eventually) appears.

Have STW techies managed to replicate the logging out problem yet?

Exactly the same here, I've got a P but I have to log in almost every time I come here. I've now saved my bookmark to the login redirect page. But I've been on the forum on my laptop, logged in, made a post, left the tab open for 15 minutes or so, then clicked on the 'Overview' link and I've been logged out again. Happens on my phone, tablet and PC.

Oooh I got that earlier. I thought my phone had a virus. Is it this site, then, and not my phone?

was browsing STW on Samsung S5 with Chrome - then just kept getting "you have won" pop ups saying click here, and a spin the wheel again to win with a pop up if tried to shut down - uninstalled Chrome or reverted it back to factory set up seemed to fix

Ironically I don't get these pop ups when browsing porn sites.

I guess the irony is that in a world of free web content, STW is the only site I pay to use (with my P status) but it is also the one where I have the most issues and complaints.

Wow, you don't get ads on Cycle Chat, just chat.

^
the arguments aren't as entertaining as the ones here, though.

i have had 5-6 popups saying my apple computer is locked or i need to update flash (i don’t) all when browsing STW, not thad it with anything else (MBP up to date El Capitan/Safari)

Hmm, just had that on Firefox\Android as I home.

Not popped up all day at work, but then we do have a rather well configured firewall blocking such traffic. I suspect it is one of the side ads that has gone rogue, occasionally at work the site only works if I'm logged in with the ads off. I'd suspect the Firewall is having a fit at the dubious ad on the times it stops working.

Phew, is thought it was just me. So is it replaced to STW or not?

Only browse via iPad from now on.

On OS X safari I've started getting redirects from the forum main page, it's not even a pop up window in the background , it's the live tab your viewing at the time.

getting a bit tired of this
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On Android and Chrome browser, whole site disappears and is replaced with the virus message...only way to fix it is to close the browser, then reopen and clear out all browsing history and cookies...I say fix it, but it then happens again about 5 minutes later.

I assumed as my humour isn't really on a par with anyone else's on here, that STW had actually put a fix in place to prevent me posting what I considered to be hilariously witty banter.

Seems like the FlashBack trojan has reared it's head. Had it a few times on here the past couple of days.

Thanks. The tech guys are looking into it.

That's a relief - thought it might be porn-related.

Could this be why my mobile data has gone bonkers?

We got a message this morning saying that they believe this has now been fixed. Those affected, could you report back one way or the other please?

Will let you know, was getting some "interesting" ads yesterday on Safari and persistent crashing in Edge.

Not had it so far today, still getting the really loud Mercedes video autoplaying several times per day.

Quick log in on my android phone while cooking supper and all ok except might be a date problem ? Must be early April reading the Rungu article 8)

I've not seen it again for the past few days

Same here appears it's sorted.

I've had a tescos ad pop up a few times today.... only way to get rid of it is to leave the STW site. Anybody else had any bother?

Email tech@ and include screenshots if you can.

Worth noting that these are nothing to do with Google. The address is at

google-security.viruseswarning.com

which means it belongs to viruseswarning.com, not Google. If it was called security-viruseswarning.google.com, then it would be genuine Google. The domain is actually registered in Panama with an obscure owner.