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Virus scam appearing only when on Mumsnet

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Puzzledandpissedoff · 02/10/2024 22:05

Just wondering if anyone else has had this?
As in the title I'm getting frequent "warnings", supposedly from McAfee, claiming I've got various viruses and inviting me to click a link (not done of course)

I don't use McAfee anyway and they're not from them - their site has images of a common scam which matches these - but it only happens when I'm clicked onto Mumsnet

Anyone know what's happening by any chance?

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Puzzledandpissedoff · 11/12/2024 18:01

I find this really strange on a well known UK web site, presumably maintained by experts that this is happening

Is it "maintained by experts" though, @IwantToRetire? I genuinely don't know, and as for fixing problems, I wonder how much of a problem HQ perceive this to be as long as enough continue to use the site

Then again I'm always a bit befuddled that so many seem to regard this mainly as some sort of help agency, when actually it's a business and will (perfectly naturally) put the business first

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IwantToRetire · 11/12/2024 17:39

I think site problems should be fixed at the site, not by users finding ways to manage an unsolved problem.

Exactly.

I find this really strange on a well known UK web site, presumably maintained by experts that this is happening.

And if as a PP suggested it is to do with so external source that provides ads on a rotating basis, they should have their contract terminated, and some other source of ad revenue found.

MounjaroOnMyMind · 11/12/2024 14:29

Same here - I'm on Microsoft Edge on my laptop. It's happened about five times now - the warning flashes up and replaces the MN page.

DogInATent · 11/12/2024 11:36

TheYearOfSmallThings · 11/12/2024 09:17

Adguard, and I'm happy your blocker is working for you but firstly 1) you made an eye rolly statement that using an adblocker is 100% effective in stopping this, which is clearly not correct for many on this thread who already have ad blockers, and b) I don't want to add new adblockers every time Mumsnet has another problem like this. It happens too often, and I think site problems should be fixed at the site, not by users finding ways to manage an unsolved problem.

I was trying not to name a specific one and said "an adblocker" out of respect for MN as it will impact their revenue if too many users go this route. But after they proved not to be interested in finding a solution to protect users I did then name the one that was effective. Other PPs have reported adblockers that haven't worked for them, but those that have gone with the one I named have reported no further occurrence of the pop-up since then.

I can't believe this has been an ongoing user security problem for 2 months and MN are still stalling with the "provide details" response.

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Puzzledandpissedoff · 11/12/2024 11:25

DogInATent · 11/12/2024 08:35

Which one?
I've named the one that's working for me.

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Yes, and thank you for that DogInATent; I don't even understand how these things work, but it's done it for me and it's bliss not to have the constant problems

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WhoPutTheBomp · 11/12/2024 09:27

DogInATent · 10/12/2024 19:43

If you're going to share the website, at least break the link so they don't get a backlink and, more importantly, because someone might be daft enough to click it.

Well that's me told, eh.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 11/12/2024 09:17

Adguard, and I'm happy your blocker is working for you but firstly 1) you made an eye rolly statement that using an adblocker is 100% effective in stopping this, which is clearly not correct for many on this thread who already have ad blockers, and b) I don't want to add new adblockers every time Mumsnet has another problem like this. It happens too often, and I think site problems should be fixed at the site, not by users finding ways to manage an unsolved problem.

DogInATent · 11/12/2024 08:35

TheYearOfSmallThings · 11/12/2024 08:25

Clearly it is not. I have an adblocker and I am still getting this crappy pop up.

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Which one?
I've named the one that's working for me.

PyreneanAubrie · 11/12/2024 08:30

I had it pop up within 30 seconds of logging in this morning - it appeared as soon as I clicked on a trending thread, even before I'd read the original post.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 11/12/2024 08:25

DogInATent · 10/12/2024 08:38

Using an adblocker extension/plugin for your browser is so far proving 100% effective at stopping it. As mentioned in previous posts.

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Clearly it is not. I have an adblocker and I am still getting this crappy pop up.

CheeseLizard21Blue · 10/12/2024 21:54

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Virus scam appearing only when on Mumsnet
TheEnglishSystemSucks · 10/12/2024 20:09

I've just had this on a page I was on!

DogInATent · 10/12/2024 19:43

If you're going to share the website, at least break the link so they don't get a backlink and, more importantly, because someone might be daft enough to click it.

WhoPutTheBomp · 10/12/2024 18:10

Thanks Iwant.

IwantToRetire · 10/12/2024 17:48

p1gq0izj.shop/? - yes this is the newly registered web site I mentioned which is sending the same message that other websites were.

I really think that people who registered domain names should set up a list of the people who created these web sites.

I'm not going to post it, but have traced the company behind this new url, and is registered in London, but of the 4 company officers 3 have resigned and the remaining one is based in China.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 10/12/2024 13:03

It's been coming through on my laptop after about 15 minutes of browsing the site,regardless of which page I am looking at at the time Adblock fitted on one laptop (but not on the other) but doesn't seem to stop it..

PyreneanAubrie · 10/12/2024 12:14

BeckyAMumsnet · 10/12/2024 12:09

Hi everyone, thanks for alerting us. We're working on this now and will be back if we need further info. As before, any info including screen grabs, where you saw it, device/browser, etc. is very helpful.

Dell laptop, chrome browser, no adblocker installed. Seem to be getting it on all the trending threads but I'm not getting it on The Doghouse (yet) which is where I generally hang out...

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BeckyAMumsnet · 10/12/2024 12:09

Hi everyone, thanks for alerting us. We're working on this now and will be back if we need further info. As before, any info including screen grabs, where you saw it, device/browser, etc. is very helpful.

DogInATent · 10/12/2024 11:58

Seacatt · 10/12/2024 09:37

I do have Adblock installed, it hasn't stopped it.

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The one that's working for me is Ublock Origin Lite.

Seacatt · 10/12/2024 09:37

DogInATent · 10/12/2024 08:38

Using an adblocker extension/plugin for your browser is so far proving 100% effective at stopping it. As mentioned in previous posts.

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I do have Adblock installed, it hasn't stopped it.

DogInATent · 10/12/2024 08:38

Seacatt · 10/12/2024 00:13

I am getting this one too.

How do I stop it? Thank you.

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Using an adblocker extension/plugin for your browser is so far proving 100% effective at stopping it. As mentioned in previous posts.

Seacatt · 10/12/2024 00:13

MozartsMothballs · 09/12/2024 16:43

It's happening again, this time on this thread https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5227057-to-think-this-dad-took-it-too-far

I am getting this one too.

How do I stop it? Thank you.

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