Avatar
Log In
Please consider registering
Guest
Forum Scope


Match



Forum Options



Min search length: 3 characters / Max search length: 84 characters
Register Lost password?
sp_topic_old
unwelcome new site
Avatar
shobha
92 Posts
(Offline)
1
July 14, 2013 - 4:41 am

hello
I have a perplexing problem. Since last week whenever any of my browsers are open- Firefox and Chrome, a new webpage opens without warning
http://www.2fun.in/gag/2691

I have never visited the site and I dont know how to stop this. It happens even while I am doing something else . It only needs the browsers on . there does not seem any time pattern too, though it does pop up quite frequently.
If I close the window it pops up again in a while.

I have windows 7 home edition and use Microsoft Security Essentials.

What to do do and how to stop such happenings further. Thanks in advance.

Avatar
Jim Hillier
2700 Posts
(Offline)
2
July 14, 2013 - 5:58 am

Hey Shobha - Have you run full scans on the machine with something like Malwarebytes Free or SUPERAntiSpyware Free?

I would recommend SUPERAntiSpyware, can be downloaded here: http://superantispyware.com/, click on the red "Free Edition Download" button. Under "Scan Type" make sure to select "Complete Scan".

Let us know how you get on,
Cheers... Jim

Avatar
shobha
92 Posts
(Offline)
3
July 19, 2013 - 6:33 am

hi Jim
thanks for the advise, did it but no go. have uninstalled both browsers and reinstalled them but to no avail.
What next?

Avatar
David Hartsock
1117 Posts
(Offline)
4
July 20, 2013 - 8:05 pm

Shobha,

You're definitely infected. Did you scan with SAS? Have you tried Emsisoft Emergency Kit? You can download it at http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/eek/.

Forum Timezone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis
All RSSShow Stats
Administrators:
Jim Hillier
Richard Pedersen
David Hartsock
Moderators:
Carol Bratt
dandl
Jason Shuffield
Jim Canfield
Terry Hollett
Stuart Berg
John Durso
Top Posters:
Chad Johnson: 867
Mindblower: 664
carbonterry2: 356
Flying Dutchman: 278
grr: 211
Newest Members:
JudeLandry
benjaminlouis680309
drogers97439
travishead60
Gohighlevelsnapshots
Forum Stats:
Groups: 8
Forums: 20
Topics: 1941
Posts: 13516

 

Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 11
Members: 3177
Moderators: 7
Admins: 3
Most Users Ever Online: 2303
Currently Online:
Guest(s) 29
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Scroll to Top

WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER?

Get great content like this delivered to your inbox!

It's free, convenient, and delivered right to your inbox! We do not spam and we will not share your address. Period!