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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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Allergictoironing · 19/01/2025 11:53

Just happened to me too, on the thread about "Devastated DD - awful reference.

I've also noticed a LOT of lagging lately, sometimes freezing Chrome then it shuts down, only when I'm on MN and usually when I'm doing something like trying to post or refresh the screen.

HuaShan · 19/01/2025 09:36

I've tried using different browsers @JoMumsnet and the site is virtually unusable as it has happened multiple times this morning. My anti virus blocked a Trojan.

IwantToRetire · 18/01/2025 22:04

Just had the fake virus scam page again.

Not sure if it is the same web link, as I cant find the list I started.

Today's was 63btvlfe.mom - and I suspect like the others can be traced back through the whois system to the same company.

Just scrolling through notifiactions.

As before Windows 11, Firefox, McAfee.

Seriously MN - this is now ridiculous.

I spend (to much) time on the internet every day, looking a range of web sites, some of which rely on advertising.

This NEVER happens anywhere else but here.

If an outside company is sending the ads to MN then you need to fire and / or sue them. If it is an internal to MN IT department then they should be asked why they are unable to do what millions of other web support workers do.

ie protect users of a web site from being hijacked by spammers or worse.

notthe1Parrot · 18/01/2025 21:22

Just had the same one after a few days 'off'. Edge on Windows 10. Scrolliing through Last Hour.

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 18/01/2025 20:02

it's been months. Do you still not know why this is happening?

Virus scam appearing only when on Mumsnet
Winterskyfall · 18/01/2025 15:46

I had it again today too.

PandoraSox · 18/01/2025 13:44

Yep, same.

WhoPutTheBomp · 18/01/2025 13:04

TeaandHobnobs · 08/01/2025 20:39

Same as @IwantToRetire this evening. I'm getting really fed up of posting on this thread about these constant issues.

This happening again.

Ifailed · 18/01/2025 11:36

I just got this message from my AV whilst on the active topics page.

Virus scam appearing only when on Mumsnet
ElaborateCushion · 17/01/2025 14:28

JoMumsnet · 17/01/2025 14:18

We're sorry to hear this pop up has returned for some of you.

@Vroomfondleswaistcoat are you still using Firefox / laptop? And can you please let us know which thread you were on when you saw it.

@burnoutbabe can we ask which device / browser / version of the site you're using?

Thanks in advance.

Hi @JoMumsnet - mine was yesterday too.

I'm on Chrome - v 131.0.6778.266 on a work Windows 11 PC, so has lots of security already.

QueryA · 17/01/2025 14:27

Happened to me again! I was on active convos, not even on a thread, just scrolling down the list. I'm on Windows 11, firefox. Fully virus protected with work top of the range virus protection. (believe me, we can hardly open anything without it asking us being warned of internet safety!)

Lyn348 · 17/01/2025 14:27

Ifailed · 15/01/2025 11:16

just been hit again.

I had this yesterday twice on a laptop using Chrome.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 17/01/2025 14:23

Yep, Firefox, laptop. Can't remember which page I was on when it happened - it was at about 9.30 this morning and I just closed Mumsnet down, reopened and haven't had a problem since.

burnoutbabe · 17/01/2025 14:21

I am on firefox on a laptop =134.0.1 - up to date

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JoMumsnet · 17/01/2025 14:18

We're sorry to hear this pop up has returned for some of you.

@Vroomfondleswaistcoat are you still using Firefox / laptop? And can you please let us know which thread you were on when you saw it.

@burnoutbabe can we ask which device / browser / version of the site you're using?

Thanks in advance.

burnoutbabe · 17/01/2025 14:11

Ifailed · 15/01/2025 11:16

just been hit again.

snap - first time for me but i got this pop up today 5 mins ago. browsing the thread on "boyfriend not offering me breakfast when i do him a fry up" (not the actual title)

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 17/01/2025 13:29

Happened to me again today after about a week of non-occurrence. So if it was stopped, it's back again.

NoRealPersonInvolved · 17/01/2025 13:27

HebeMumsnet · 23/10/2024 09:28

Morning, everyone. We're still working on this one, but thank you to everyone who has sent in info so far. The info we need at the moment is the following:

  • Device you are on
  • What page were you on?
  • Did you see an ad or click on one? If so can you share the click through URL, or give a description of the ad?

If you're seeing these pop-ups and haven't yet sent us the above info, we'd be really grateful if you could do so next time you see it. Many thanks. Flowers

is there any update on this? It's really putting me off using the site, it's been going on for months

Honourspren · 15/01/2025 18:37

I've just had this delight auto-downloaded simply changing pages on AIBU. Of course I deleted it.
Running an AV scan now.

Virus scam appearing only when on Mumsnet
Ifailed · 15/01/2025 11:16

just been hit again.

Virus scam appearing only when on Mumsnet
GCAcademic · 15/01/2025 10:58

Another one for me today. Plus the page going blank (complete white screen) at times as well.

ElaborateCushion · 15/01/2025 10:50

Sorry - copy and paste of a screenshot didn't work

Virus scam appearing only when on Mumsnet
ElaborateCushion · 15/01/2025 10:50

I just had another "McAfee" one pop up - haven't had one for ages

StrongFemaleCharacter · 10/01/2025 00:09

@MNHQ It's coming up on the top of my browser as a pop up (I have pop ups blocked) on every thread I look at. It's got a tab which I didn't copy asking me to view all blocked contact (I haven't clicked on it).

StrongFemaleCharacter · 10/01/2025 00:06

I've got this now.

Virus scam appearing only when on Mumsnet