I got a virus from the forum...

[foxyfourth4]

Thanks guys, I got rid of it with a complete restore. I just hope nobody hacked the site or something. This is just so bewildering I haven't had really ever had a virus before. So much for avast lol, it was paid for too...

EDIT: Urgent update, I got attacked again (this time it was blocked by norton anti-virus) it seems to happen when I go into the community chat. Here are the details of the blocked attack. This NEEDS to be brought to the attention of an admin.

Risk Name: Web Attack: Suspicious Browser Fingerprinting 3
Attacking Computer: www.venmint.com (http://www.venmint.com) (78.159.122.88, 80)
Attacker URL: www.venmint.com/lemontreesG/7699776511587298792 (http://www.venmint.com/lemontreesG/7699776511587298792)
Destination Address: CONNOR-PC (my computer)


Remember, I did a full recovery so I am back to factory shipped settings, it came with a norton trial, and it blocked the same sub-forum. I really think there's a security breach. Also keep in mind, it may not be reported by others affected because this virus blocks internet connection.

*I recommend NOT clicking those links as they are the source of the attack.

[angerbda]

I transferred this post as an issue, just in case...
However, I am not able to confirm for now....

[aarinfantasy]

Posting here for reference:


I suspected a source but still not 100% sure, may need you to try something for me:

Can you check this page if you get the warning:
http://aarinfantasy.com/forum/f18/t155699-aaringirls-life-experiences-18-a-p73.html
and
http://aarinfantasy.com/forum/f18/t155699-aaringirls-life-experiences-18-a-p72.html
and
http://aarinfantasy.com/forum/f18/t155699-aaringirls-life-experiences-18-a-p71.html

Tell me if any of this does not have the warning.
All of them are from AarinGirls life experiences thread.


No but I'm definite I got the warning from one of those 3 pages, I think it was page 71. (Also I clicked all the links in those threads to test if I got the virus from those sites, no warnings though)

Also, a theory I have to support the idea that I got the virus from an advertiser is this:
After I did a complete restore and came back to the forum, I got a warning again (same warning). Then I left the forum quick, came back to test one more time and got no warning, BUT all the advertisements were for anti-virus software (which I thought was fishy) and the virus that I had gotten was called "Win 7 anti-virus 2012". Coincidence? I hope this helps.