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Malware?

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:49 am
by Phoenix0783
I just got redirected to a site that wanted me to download "SoftwareUpdater.exe". Anyone else have this happen?

Re: Malware?

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:39 pm
by Rmc
I had that happen a few times while back. I just logged off and logged back in, it's rare to see but I've also seen it. I wouldn't download any exe file unless you know what it is. I assumed it was malware tied to an image file hosted by this sites server or something, who knows....
When it happened to me I recall it being "file gator" or some crap like that on the redirect.

Re: Malware?

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 8:40 pm
by SteveG
Maybe you accidentally clicked the banner ad at the bottom of the page?

Re: Malware?

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:16 pm
by Rmc
Probably.

Re: Malware?

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:52 am
by Nick
Same thing happened to me last night. I didn't click on the banner add.

Re: Malware?

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:34 am
by Phoenix0783
It's happening to me again. It redirects when the page is finished loading sometimes.

It's going to softwareupdaterlp.com

When's the last time phpBB was updated?

Re: Malware?

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 2:12 pm
by SteveG
Many years ago.

Re: Malware?

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:57 am
by Wrightracing.net
I had it happen today when I typed gofastbronco.com, I deleted it right away.

Re: Malware?

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:02 pm
by Phoenix0783
SteveG wrote:Many years ago.
Honestly, this is bad. It is a very common piece of software so there's always nefarious types poking holes in it. It needs to be kept updated.

Re: Malware?

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:32 pm
by jkrell
I had the same issue a couple days ago. Happened several times and I'm sure I didn't click on the banner. I was clicking on the next page link in a thread.

Re: Malware?

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 5:40 pm
by BDKW1
Happens a lot in the last 2 days for Me.

Re: Malware?

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 5:55 pm
by SteveG
Well I guess I can't put this off any longer. I'll trying to make some time to get it done ASAP.

Re: Malware?

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 6:54 pm
by SteveG
I'm working on this tonight. Wish me luck!