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Posting graphics with MALWARE embedded in them - Beware!

chickenbutt — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:21:35 GMT

I don't know how many threads are affected, but I opened the 'Moms Mabley' thread and got a big warning. Somewhere in that thread, or in the graphics posted in that thread, there is malware.

I don't imagine the poster/s did that on purpose, so I'm not laying blame on anybody. But it happens a lot with graphics or emoticons that come from sources outside this board.

I know there are a lot of computer newbies on this board so if you don't keep and maintain proper protection your computer can be hurt by this. Additionally, if you don't have your computer properly protected from malware or viruses it's an excellent idea to educate yourself. A computer can be taken down before you can snap your fingers if you're not doing your part.

Just hoping that helps somebody!

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kittymomNC — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:28:53 GMT

CB, thanks for the reminder! We all need to be careful...

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chickenbutt — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:31:42 GMT

Hey Kitty! I don't usually start threads because they drop like a rock to the bottom but, after thinking about it a few moments, I figured it was my duty to say something.

I liked the rules they used to have here about not posting outside graphics and it probably served the website well. I've seen this happen on this board before, most often with emoticons from other sites. A LOT of emoticons carry malware and spyware.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:34:24 GMT

I have all sort of anti-virus and malware blockers on my laptop.

IF you got a malware warning, it didn't come from what I posted.

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scotttie — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:36:11 GMT

On 4/2/2015 YorkieonmyPillow said:
I have all sort of anti-virus and malware blockers on my laptop.

IF you got a malware warning, it didn't come from what I posted.

I have good antivirus software. I didn't get any warning from your graphics.

Anybody who doesn't have good antivirus and firewall shouldn't be on the internet at all. You can get virus, malware, etc. just from googling.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:37:42 GMT

^Thank you.

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mstyrion 1 — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:38:47 GMT

On 4/2/2015 chickenbutt said:
Hey Kitty! I don't usually start threads because they drop like a rock to the bottom but, after thinking about it a few moments, I figured it was my duty to say something.

I liked the rules they used to have here about not posting outside graphics and it probably served the website well. I've seen this happen on this board before, most often with emoticons from other sites. A LOT of emoticons carry malware and spyware.

thanks from me too.

It's always good to remind everyone that not all graphics are safe.

Re: Posting graphics with MALWARE embedded in them - Beware!

chickenbutt — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:39:31 GMT

AGAIN, I didn't blame anybody.

Scottie - it was not a virus warning. It was a malware warning.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:40:18 GMT

I was replying to scottie.

I didn't post anything with malware.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:43:03 GMT

Just curious .... shouldn't the QVC website also have some malware and virus protection?

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scotttie — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:43:42 GMT

On 4/2/2015 chickenbutt said:
AGAIN, I didn't blame anybody.

Scottie - it was not a virus warning. It was a malware warning.

I mentioned Malware in my post :-).

Your note was a good reminder that everyone should have good virus/malware/etc. etc.

protection. However, I saw nothing wrong with Yorkie's graphics. Everyone must take responsibility for their computer.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:45:02 GMT

The thread "thanks webbie" now has over 22,000 images on it..........

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:48:05 GMT

Thanks for the info. I did view the thread but didn't post.

I do notice that a lot of the Susan Graver graphics and items will give me warnings. I don't know why someone would sabotage her things. Guess they don't like her designs.

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Free2be — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:50:50 GMT

On 4/2/2015 YorkieonmyPillow said:
I was replying to scottie.

I didn't post anything with malware.

Sorry, but you did. And we are responsible to protect our own computers from Malware.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:54:44 GMT

I deleted the images except the first one. I couldn't delete that one because there were already replies to the post and when there are replies, you can't edit.

If I did post anything with malware, it's a surprise to me because I didn't get any sort of warning.

I took them down to be on the safe side.

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melfie — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:19:10 GMT

I'm not sure why this board needs graphics. Especially when some posters don't fully grasp what they're putting up. The other day a poster inserted an instagram photo attempting to make some sort of point but the photo also contained the comments which were littered with explicit profanity. To my dismay the poster was completely unapologetic.

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VioletEyes — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:20:50 GMT

Thanks CB! That was nice of you to post this thread.

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dmod nj — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:30:24 GMT

Thanks cb for the reminder.

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SuiGeneris — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:43:03 GMT

On 4/2/2015 YorkieonmyPillow said:
The thread "thanks webbie" now has over 22,000 images on it..........

That was the thread I had problems with a couple of months ago.

I clicked on the thread out of curiosity, and a big malware warning popped up on my computer. I skedaddled out of there as quick as I could, deleted my history, and ran all three scans on my computer - spyware, malware and anti-virus.

My anti-virus scan indicated that I had been "protected from one threat" within the last 30 days, and before that I had been "clean" for months.

So, I can only assume the malware was on that thread.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:39:22 GMT

It isn't against terms of service to post graphics....I've never received any malware warnings here.....it's just common sense to protect one's own computer.

I certainly would never knowingly post anything that had malware. Not sure why CB didn't just advise me on the MM thread...........