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Eris


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Just letting everyone know that Broadwaybox.com is currently an "unsafe" site.  I'm not really sure what happened but I suspect some hacker uploaded some nasty software onto the site that will download onto your computer when you visit it.

I have my browser settings set to notify me whenever I go to an "attack site" and until tonight I had never received a message about broadwaybox before.  So if anyone is buying tickets through broadwaybox keep this in mind.

Here's the message I got:

Reported Attack Site!

This web site at www.broadwaybox.com has been reported as an attack site and has been blocked based on your security preferences.

Attack sites try to install programs that steal private information, use your computer to attack others, or damage your system.

Some attack sites intentionally distribute harmful software, but many are compromised without the knowledge or permission of their owners."

There's a link where you can get a description of why exactly the site is listed as an "attack site".  And here's the explanation provided:

Safe Browsing

Diagnostic page for www.broadwaybox.com/

What is the current listing status for www.broadwaybox.com/?

Site is listed as suspicious - visiting this web site may harm your computer.

What happened when Google visited this site?

Of the 17 pages we tested on the site over the past 90 days, 1 page(s) resulted in malicious software being downloaded and installed without user consent. The last time Google visited this site was on 07/08/2008, and the last time suspicious content was found on this site was on 07/07/2008.

Malicious software is hosted on 2 domain(s), including apidad.com, adbtch.com.

1 domain(s) appear to be functioning as intermediaries for distributing malware to visitors of this site, including adbtch.com.

Has this site acted as an intermediary resulting in further distribution of malware?

Over the past 90 days, www.broadwaybox.com/ did not appear to function as an intermediary for the infection of any sites.

Has this site hosted malware?

No, this site has not hosted malicious software over the past 90 days.

How did this happen?

In some cases, third parties can add malicious code to legitimate sites, which would cause us to show the warning message.

Next steps:

* Return to the previous page.
* If you are the owner of this web site, you can request a review of your site using Google Webmaster Tools. More information about the review process is available in Google's Webmaster Help Center.
So that's it, kiddies.  Watch out.

Stupid hackers.  They take everything good ....hmm

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Thanks for the warning.

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Thanks, Eris.cry.gif

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That's scarey...........

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StockardFan wrote:

That's scarey...........


Yes, it is for you pc people. I have an imac, the easiest computer to use that is not effected by malware, viruses, spyware, etc. For those of you who think I don't know much, I am the school's IT person.

So much for my Apple commercial; Friday I get my iphone smilesmile

 



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DogsandBirds wrote:

StockardFan wrote:

That's scarey...........


Yes, it is for you pc people. I have an imac, the easiest computer to use that is not effected by malware, viruses, spyware, etc. For those of you who think I don't know much, I am the school's IT person.

So much for my Apple commercial; Friday I get my iphone smilesmile

 



wow, I didn't know that.confused.gif

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BBS420 wrote:

 

DogsandBirds wrote:

 

StockardFan wrote:

That's scarey...........


Yes, it is for you pc people. I have an imac, the easiest computer to use that is not effected by malware, viruses, spyware, etc. For those of you who think I don't know much, I am the school's IT person.

So much for my Apple commercial; Friday I get my iphone smilesmile

 



 

wow, I didn't know that.confused.gif

 


The explanation is fairly simple. In the beginning of the desktop computer revolution, Apple Computers made a decision not to allow any other companies who were not licensed by them to produce software for their company, while IBM and other pc companies allowed any software company to produce whatever software they wanted.

This is no longer the case. Apple, which has it's own operating system, has about 7% of the personal computer market and the rest of the world uses some other brand, with Windows as the operating system. If I were a hacker, what would I write for? The 93% of the world or the 7%? Easy answer. There are other operating system, Linux and such but Windows is the one 90% of the pc users have on their computer.

There actually are some viruses for Apple computers, but they are harmless in their present form. I love my mac!

 



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DogsandBirds wrote:

BBS420 wrote:

 

DogsandBirds wrote:

 

StockardFan wrote:

That's scarey...........


Yes, it is for you pc people. I have an imac, the easiest computer to use that is not effected by malware, viruses, spyware, etc. For those of you who think I don't know much, I am the school's IT person.

So much for my Apple commercial; Friday I get my iphone smilesmile

 



 

wow, I didn't know that.confused.gif

 


The explanation is fairly simple. In the beginning of the desktop computer revolution, Apple Computers made a decision not to allow any other companies who were not licensed by them to produce software for their company, while IBM and other pc companies allowed any software company to produce whatever software they wanted.

This is no longer the case. Apple, which has it's own operating system, has about 7% of the personal computer market and the rest of the world uses some other brand, with Windows as the operating system. If I were a hacker, what would I write for? The 93% of the world or the 7%? Easy answer. There are other operating system, Linux and such but Windows is the one 90% of the pc users have on their computer.

There actually are some viruses for Apple computers, but they are harmless in their present form. I love my mac!

 



wow, I wish I needed a new computer.biggrin.gif

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Thanks DogsandBirds! We recently got the IMac, so it is still so new to me. The virus thing was told me to, but I forgot.

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greasefan wrote:

Thanks DogsandBirds! We recently got the IMac, so it is still so new to me. The virus thing was told me to, but I forgot.


Since I have been using Apple products since 1984, I am a fairly good resource for any and all questions you have about your computer. Feel free to PM me and ask away!

 



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Thanks for the info, just removed a virus this morning from a site I visited. Some are easy to get rid of and others are a nightmare. Have thought about getting an Apple the next time around.

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Thanks for reminding me why I bought Macs for my whole household in Mar. I was beginning to wonder because it is taking some adjustment to learn. Good to know who I can contact when I'm confused!

Kristina

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I have always had Max...I mean Macs. Glad to hear that I'm safe!

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Thank you for warning us...

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The malicious content warning is gone. It's safe to buy tickets through BWB again!

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