Malware warning?

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<p>Looks like my computer got something called the ransomit virus. Microsoft security essentials or whatever I have didnt work. Thanks for the virus :(</p>

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<p>Got the warning earlier in the day and just did not go on to CC because of it. I am on a Mac and am using Safari.</p>

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<p>I bypassed warning and went on the site, a few seconds later, my antivirus detected two viruses, a browser exploit and a win32 evo0gen virus … and I need to do my research on dorms!!</p>

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<p>We now have Malware Bites Pro on our computers…running all the time.</p>

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<p>On my computer, McAfee has been blocking ads on CC since March 25, 2013.</p>

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<p>Well, dang. Guess I have to cross that off my list of trusted sites. :(</p>

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<p>My macs don’t have javascript installed so this is the first Ive heard of a problem.</p>

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<p>My office computer scan didn’t turn up anything which I guess is to be expected. The Enterprise stuff that we use is really heavy-duty (kills PC performance) and I think that the Ad-Block helps too. CNET has had banner ad issues in the past. I think that everyone adds junk in some of their downloads. You just have to be careful about what you download and be careful what options you click. Even with careful downloading, sometimes you have to deinstall crap and sometimes it takes some effort to find where things are hiding. I’ve had those applications which reinstall themselves, even after you remove them.</p>

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<p>Javascript interpreters and/or JIT engines are part of modern (and even ancient) browsers. You may be able to turn off Javascript in your browser but it will make useless a lot of websites for you.</p>

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<p>Mac security recommends disabling Java, not Javascript. Java is considered vulnerable. There may be another reason to disable Javascript that relates to the malware warning on CC, but I’m not aware of it.</p>

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<p>I’m getting the malware warning again today. Anyone else?</p>

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<p>Actually it is JAVA that I have turned off, NOT javascript.
I didn’t realize that despite the name, they are not the same.
:o:
[How</a> to turn off Java on your browser ? and why you should do it now | Naked Security](<a href=“http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/08/30/how-turn-off-java-browser/]How”>How to turn off Java in your browser – and why you should do it now – Naked Security)
So actually, virtually all websites work fine with javascript & I have a dedicated browser for viewing the ones that don’t.</p>

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<p>My son is a little paranoid for browsing. One approach is to use a VM for browsing and then toss it when the session is over.</p>

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<p>Is there any possibility whatsoever that the cc problems could have caused my AOL to send out a mass spam to my address book - with varying messages? It was the AOL address I use with cc. I’m extremely cautious opening emails; never do so of I’m not sure of the sender. I use Firefox and had previously disabled Java. AOL even sent me a TOS warning, saying they realized I might not have done it.</p>

<p>I did immediately run a full Norton scan and changed my passwords from another computer. And I’m using my ITouch to go on cc. But if the cc problem could not have caused the spam, I’ll go back to the desktop. Thanks!</p>