Adware from parrot forums

[Christinenc2000]

I had the same issue at home but doubt I got it from here. I just picked it up and it kinda spreads. I work on Virus and Malware and this stuff is a pain to get rid of at times. The program below is very good. You can use the Trial version that is what I use.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/lp/lp4/02_r/?gclid=CN6YsMzA18MCFRckgQodM1IAew

 

[Sunset_Chaser]

That's what I use too Christine, great program!

 

[Minimaker]

I have pretty good protection on my computer, but I noticed every time I go to upload a photo at photobucket I'm getting a variety of annoying pop ups there. Perhaps people are going there to post things here and think it's this forum when in fact it's Photobucket's problem. If it's getting through my stuff that's impressive. I haven't had pop ups in years until going there a lot recently.

 

[Nathan1]

I have always had malwarebytes installed which is the best free anti-virus, no threats found, there are no suspicious processes on my computer or anything like that either. I could literally do a full scan, open up a blank page on the browser(google chrome, but it was the same with internet explorer, firefox, opera and safari) right away, click to enter username(nothing else) then I'd get it. It's likely as Flboy said, from the advertising...It's not a huge problem, just a nuisance to keep removing. It's not coming up at the moment though.

 

[Flboy]

I have always had malwarebytes installed which is the best free anti-virus, no threats found, there are no suspicious processes on my computer or anything like that either. I could literally do a full scan, open up a blank page on the browser(google chrome, but it was the same with internet explorer, firefox, opera and safari) right away, click to enter username(nothing else) then I'd get it. It's likely as Flboy said, from the advertising...It's not a huge problem, just a nuisance to keep removing. It's not coming up at the moment though.

Thanks, it isn't the stranger walking into your house, it's whats stuck to his shoe!

 

[Hawk]

I'm getting adware from parrot forums, every time I come onto parrot forums and click where I enter my username to log in, I get a pop up from "adultcameras.info"(Don't go there). I continue to get them on occasion until I remove it, as soon as I come on parrot forums I get it again.

If you don't mind me asking....what browser are you using? Google is an open source and not quite as secure as internet explorer. Have you tried empting your cache? Clear browsing history? Open up your internet tool tab, on the top left of your browser, click the tool tab, go then to the internet options, click on the privacy tab, and where it says Location...under that it says "never allow site to track your physical location, clear that. Then go to next tab "content" and clear the SSL tab.

That will usually work...

I am a computer wiz and fix computers on the side for many people, I see the similar thing happen all the time with ad ware.

My Advice run a strong anti-virus, Mcaffe is the best, let you clear and clean everything with a smart check. Sure you pay for it, but for 11 dollars a year for 3 computers, it's the best there is hands down. You get what you pay for...sure there's free anti virus out there, but it's not anywhere near as good. And never run more than one anti virus of any kind on your computer, more than one any you cancel each one out....your a sitting duck then.

 

[Nathan1]

I'm getting adware from parrot forums, every time I come onto parrot forums and click where I enter my username to log in, I get a pop up from "adultcameras.info"(Don't go there). I continue to get them on occasion until I remove it, as soon as I come on parrot forums I get it again.

If you don't mind me asking....what browser are you using? Google is an open source and not quite as secure as internet explorer. Have you tried empting your cache? Clear browsing history? Open up your internet tool tab, on the top left of your browser, click the tool tab, go then to the internet options, click on the privacy tab, and where it says Location...under that it says "never allow site to track your physical location, clear that. Then go to next tab "content" and clear the SSL tab.

That will usually work...

I am a computer wiz and fix computers on the side for many people, I see the similar thing happen all the time with ad ware.

My Advice run a strong anti-virus, Mcaffe is the best, let you clear and clean everything with a smart check. Sure you pay for it, but for 11 dollars a year for 3 computers, it's the best there is hands down. You get what you pay for...sure there's free anti virus out there, but it's not anywhere near as good. And never run more than one anti virus of any kind on your computer, more than one any you cancel each one out....your a sitting duck then.

Yes, as I said above I have cleared temp files, history, cache, etc. Which gets rid of it(but also a nuisance because I want to keep these files). I've used safari, chrome, firefox, internet explorer and opera(yes, latest versions) with the same results. However, I don't seem to be getting it anymore.

Unfortunately I can't even afford that much...I'm 16 and 100% of the money I get goes towards my 4 birds.

 

[veimar]

I had the same issue at home but doubt I got it from here. I just picked it up and it kinda spreads. I work on Virus and Malware and this stuff is a pain to get rid of at times. The program below is very good. You can use the Trial version that is what I use.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/lp/lp4/02_r/?gclid=CN6YsMzA18MCFRckgQodM1IAew

OMG, parrotforums is the best place indeed! I never thought I'd be getting great software advice from here!
I have a mac and never had any problems, but my hubby's laptop has been crashing for a few days (nothing to do with this forum), and I was looking for something that could fix it. Just sent him the link to that page! Thank you Christine!!

 

[veimar]

Can you believe this - I sent my hubby a message over Skype with the link to this program, and the malware/virus on his computer deleted his Skype the same moment so he never received my message!?!?!

 

[Emilymaggie]

I get those pop ups too! And they make it difficult to scroll and read. They don't always appear, though. Not sure if it's a browser thing, though, like someone suggested. I am bad about updating my antivirus software and I don't have the problem currently. Strange? They just come and go.

 

[punkindave]

It has nothing to do with the forum, your computer is infected..
Malwarebytes is a great product but the free version does NOT actively scan real time traffic. The way this hijacker embeds in your system cannot be resolved by clearing your cache..

Restart your machine in safe mode and scan with malwarebytes manually. Or google search for other removal instructions.

 

[veimar]

Oh, absolutely nothing - my hubby doesn't read this forum! I never ever had any problems. I just sent him this link by Skype, and the malware on his computer uninstalled the Skype! But we were still able to install malwarebytes afterwards and it scanned and cleaned everything out (254 objects, including 11 viruses!!!!) And he just paid to update his Kaspersky! We should go and claim our money back.

 

[JerseyWendy]

It has nothing to do with the forum, your computer is infected..
Malwarebytes is a great product but the free version does NOT actively scan real time traffic. The way this hijacker embeds in your system cannot be resolved by clearing your cache..

Restart your machine in safe mode and scan with malwarebytes manually. Or google search for other removal instructions.

THANK YOU!!!! :35: :worship2: :emoticonc

 

[Hawk]

Oh, absolutely nothing - my hubby doesn't read this forum! I never ever had any problems. I just sent him this link by Skype, and the malware on his computer uninstalled the Skype! But we were still able to install malwarebytes afterwards and it scanned and cleaned everything out (254 objects, including 11 viruses!!!!) And he just paid to update his Kaspersky! We should go and claim our money back.

If I may offer a bit of advice here...( I don't and never had a problem with adware-Ever)...Kaspersky is one of the top rated antiviruses on the market according to consumer reports. However Malwarebytes is not all what it's cut out to do...it actually treats beneficial programs in your computer as threats and viruses thus causing corruption of your computer. Malwarebytes is known for turning off your Antivirus scanners (Kaspersky) and thus leaving you like a sitting duck. You couldn't pay me enough to use Malwarebytes....Unless I want to destroy my computer.

Second....Opera, Safarri, chrome, is an open source browser, anyone can write software for it, including hackers. Like leaving your doors unlocked at night.
Internet explorer is not open source. Thus security is top notch. I wouldn't trust safari or google, or chrome with my life....especially google. Number one choice of losing your personal data to hackers...guaranteed.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Since Admin established that these pop ups are NOT caused by the forum, and several good folks offered their own input/advice on how to fix those issues for those who are experiencing it, the thread is now closed.

I'd recommend visiting a PC forum, and I guarantee you will get many different opinions on browsers and anti virus software/adware removers.