Beware of Phishing
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Beware of Phishing
In recent days when I would come to MBWorld I would sometimes get a window open that tells me my browser doesn't have the most up-to-date media player. I made the mistake of clicking on the "update" and as a result, invited a bunch of malware to invade my computer! I don't know if this malware has invaded MBWorld's site, but my son was able to find out how to remove it and my computer is no longer "possessed".
So, my message is to forum members: If you get a new window open when you come here and it tells you to update your media player or your browser, just close your browser and start over; don't click on it.
And, to the moderators of MBWorld: in case the site has been invaded by malware, you should run an anti-malware program to find out and remove, if applicable.
So, my message is to forum members: If you get a new window open when you come here and it tells you to update your media player or your browser, just close your browser and start over; don't click on it.
And, to the moderators of MBWorld: in case the site has been invaded by malware, you should run an anti-malware program to find out and remove, if applicable.
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I have also had that message pop up a couple of times when on MBworld. I never paid much attention to it because I thought my iOS software generated the message.
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In recent days when I would come to MBWorld I would sometimes get a window open that tells me my browser doesn't have the most up-to-date media player. I made the mistake of clicking on the "update" and as a result, invited a bunch of malware to invade my computer! I don't know if this malware has invaded MBWorld's site, but my son was able to find out how to remove it and my computer is no longer "possessed".
So, my message is to forum members: If you get a new window open when you come here and it tells you to update your media player or your browser, just close your browser and start over; don't click on it.
And, to the moderators of MBWorld: in case the site has been invaded by malware, you should run an anti-malware program to find out and remove, if applicable.
So, my message is to forum members: If you get a new window open when you come here and it tells you to update your media player or your browser, just close your browser and start over; don't click on it.
And, to the moderators of MBWorld: in case the site has been invaded by malware, you should run an anti-malware program to find out and remove, if applicable.
To all members, be very cautious of any full screen pop up that warns your computer software is out of date. Close that window and go directly to the software website and check for upates. An example of a phishing redirect is below. Finally, please report any such redirects here and if possible capture a screen shot and the URL you were viewing and when it occurred. Thank you!
Bob
