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brian · 14-05-11, 01:30 PM

I've re-opened Techwatch on the grounds that I think the last malware exploit was nuked last night, and the site appears to have remained clean since without any further problems - whereas normally the malware would try and rewrite site files every couple of hours.

While I feel it's safe to re-open the forums, I'm still keeping alert for any problems, and at the first sign of a verified problem with malware I will shut the forums down and move us to a new server.

I'm hoping that won't happen, but in the meantime:

1. Please do empty your browser cache to ensure your browser isn't still keeping any infected files saved to your computers. If you do receive an attack warning, empty your cache.

2. Please do a full virus scan - Malwarebytes has been recommended to me and I've used it myself to ensure my computer is clean:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/

My own McAfee failed to spot anything, so I uninstalled that and set up AVG, which caught a couple.

3. If you do fear you've been infected with malware that you cannot remove, consider using System Restore in Windows 7 & XP to an earlier date, preferably before May 10th. This should not affect your data - but back it up anyway as a precaution.

There are still some malware warnings being automatically published by third-parties, but these should disappear over the next few hours.

In the meantime, here's hoping that everything is finally now safe, but I have contingency plans to move us if necessary.

pontiend · 14-05-11, 02:19 PM

Firefox is still thowing up the 'Reported attack site warning Click ignore warning allows access.however Trying to change pages or log on throws the box up again.I have tempoeraly disabled 'Block attack sites in preferances.'This allowws normal use and I am able to log on.the site seems to be working ok.

PS Disabling 'BLOCK ATTACK SITES 'In preferances is not a good idea . I will not be leaving it that way.

PS PS

.I suspect a lot of members are not getting on the forum because firefox is blocking it.

brian · 14-05-11, 02:28 PM

Yep, but can't be helped - it's a generic warning but it'll take a few hours to clear up. I don't expect things to be back to normal for a couple of days while these warnings filter out.

pontiend · 14-05-11, 02:29 PM

I should add that the main Techwatch page comes up ok.It is just the forums that are blocked.Click the forum link and the warning comes up.

brian · 14-05-11, 02:45 PM

From Google:

Status of the latest badware review for this site: A review for this site has finished. The site was found clean. The badware warnings from web search are being removed. Please note that it can take some time for this change to propagate.

pontiend · 14-05-11, 05:38 PM

[QUOTE=brian;590638

My own McAfee failed to spot anything, so I uninstalled that and set up AVG, which caught a couple.

[/QUOTE]

Computer shopper. Often do antivirus tests.MacAfee do's not do well.
Kaspersky is usually the best.Avg free is always amonst the best.
Last time Trend micro came out top..It caught everything that they thew at it.
If I was going to buy one it would be kaspersky.
But I am not likely to.I have Never had a virus with AVG.

sarkar · 14-05-11, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pontiend

Firefox is still thowing up the 'Reported attack site warning Click ignore warning allows access.however Trying to change pages or log on throws the box up again.I have tempoeraly disabled 'Block attack sites in preferances.'This allowws normal use and I am able to log on.the site seems to be working ok.

PS Disabling 'BLOCK ATTACK SITES 'In preferances is not a good idea . I will not be leaving it that way.

PS PS

.I suspect a lot of members are not getting on the forum because firefox is blocking it.

yes firefox is still thowring it out, but if you use internet explorer it's letting you in to the forum

madrat · 14-05-11, 06:09 PM

Any chance of getting the Sat help skin back?

radtv · 14-05-11, 06:15 PM

I would think thats the least of Brians problem, give him time to get the site back up and running smoothly

pontiend · 14-05-11, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southernsatellite

I would think thats the least of Brians problem, give him time to get the site back up and running smoothly

Sounds like his biggest problem was having mcafee on his box.

14-05-11, 01:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,697 Times in 595 Posts	Techwatch back online I've re-opened Techwatch on the grounds that I think the last malware exploit was nuked last night, and the site appears to have remained clean since without any further problems - whereas normally the malware would try and rewrite site files every couple of hours. While I feel it's safe to re-open the forums, I'm still keeping alert for any problems, and at the first sign of a verified problem with malware I will shut the forums down and move us to a new server. I'm hoping that won't happen, but in the meantime: 1. Please do empty your browser cache to ensure your browser isn't still keeping any infected files saved to your computers. If you do receive an attack warning, empty your cache. 2. Please do a full virus scan - Malwarebytes has been recommended to me and I've used it myself to ensure my computer is clean: http://www.malwarebytes.org/ My own McAfee failed to spot anything, so I uninstalled that and set up AVG, which caught a couple. 3. If you do fear you've been infected with malware that you cannot remove, consider using System Restore in Windows 7 & XP to an earlier date, preferably before May 10th. This should not affect your data - but back it up anyway as a precaution. There are still some malware warnings being automatically published by third-parties, but these should disappear over the next few hours. In the meantime, here's hoping that everything is finally now safe, but I have contingency plans to move us if necessary. __________________ Sky+, 1m motorised dish, Vu+ Duo HD PVR, Panasonic 42" G15 Plasma HDTV, Playstation 2 + 3, Not enough time...

14-05-11, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
pontiend Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 913 Thanks: 216 Thanked 200 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Techwatch back online Firefox is still thowing up the 'Reported attack site warning Click ignore warning allows access.however Trying to change pages or log on throws the box up again.I have tempoeraly disabled 'Block attack sites in preferances.'This allowws normal use and I am able to log on.the site seems to be working ok. PS Disabling 'BLOCK ATTACK SITES 'In preferances is not a good idea . I will not be leaving it that way. PS PS.I suspect a lot of members are not getting on the forum because firefox is blocking it. __________________ TM9100 super.TM-5402HD. TM-5400 CI+. TM1000 d+. triax 88 cm dish.stab hh90 motor.57e-30w. 100 cm,fixed. Last edited by pontiend; 14-05-11 at 02:25 PM.

14-05-11, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,697 Times in 595 Posts	Re: Techwatch back online Yep, but can't be helped - it's a generic warning but it'll take a few hours to clear up. I don't expect things to be back to normal for a couple of days while these warnings filter out. __________________ Sky+, 1m motorised dish, Vu+ Duo HD PVR, Panasonic 42" G15 Plasma HDTV, Playstation 2 + 3, Not enough time...

14-05-11, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
pontiend Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 913 Thanks: 216 Thanked 200 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Techwatch back online I should add that the main Techwatch page comes up ok.It is just the forums that are blocked.Click the forum link and the warning comes up. __________________ TM9100 super.TM-5402HD. TM-5400 CI+. TM1000 d+. triax 88 cm dish.stab hh90 motor.57e-30w. 100 cm,fixed. Last edited by pontiend; 14-05-11 at 02:36 PM. Reason: typo's I'm long way from the monitor I cannot see it properly.That's my excuse and I am sticking to it.

14-05-11, 02:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,697 Times in 595 Posts	Re: Techwatch back online From Google: Status of the latest badware review for this site: A review for this site has finished. The site was found clean. The badware warnings from web search are being removed. Please note that it can take some time for this change to propagate. __________________ Sky+, 1m motorised dish, Vu+ Duo HD PVR, Panasonic 42" G15 Plasma HDTV, Playstation 2 + 3, Not enough time...

14-05-11, 05:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
pontiend Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 913 Thanks: 216 Thanked 200 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Techwatch back online [QUOTE=brian;590638 My own McAfee failed to spot anything, so I uninstalled that and set up AVG, which caught a couple. [/QUOTE] Computer shopper. Often do antivirus tests.MacAfee do's not do well. Kaspersky is usually the best.Avg free is always amonst the best. Last time Trend micro came out top..It caught everything that they thew at it. If I was going to buy one it would be kaspersky. But I am not likely to.I have Never had a virus with AVG. __________________ TM9100 super.TM-5402HD. TM-5400 CI+. TM1000 d+. triax 88 cm dish.stab hh90 motor.57e-30w. 100 cm,fixed. Last edited by pontiend; 14-05-11 at 05:42 PM.

14-05-11, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 11 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Techwatch back online Any chance of getting the Sat help skin back? __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

14-05-11, 06:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,737 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Techwatch back online I would think thats the least of Brians problem, give him time to get the site back up and running smoothly __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

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