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#1 2019-09-11 19:37:40
- Bob
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malware warning
I have just investigated a post that contained a link claiming to tell members about stalkerware, a form of malware. But my security software identified the link itself as dangerous as it led to malware! I checked further and found this warning to be correct. I have deleted the post and banned the poster.
MIF does allow members to post links (in the post, the signature and in the member panel to the left of the post). Be very careful of these as there have been a number of attempts recently to use these links to trick members. In windows, if you hover your mouse pointer over a link, you can see at the bottom left of the page where the link is really taking you. If in doubt, don't click such links.
If you have already clicked that stalkerware link, do a full system scan to check your device is not infected.
If you have suspicions about a post please click the report link so that moderators and admin can investigate for you.
Bob
12th September 2019
Children are not defined by school ...........The Fonz
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
Sometimes I deliberately make mistakes, just to test you! …………….Bob 
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#2 2019-09-11 20:16:35
- Monox D. I-Fly
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Re: malware warning
Man, I clicked the link and after reading this post decided to scan my computer at work and indeed there's a virus.
Actually I never watch Star Wars and not interested in it anyway, but I choose a Yoda card as my avatar in honor of our great friend bobbym who has passed away.
May his adventurous soul rest in peace at heaven.
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#3 2019-09-11 22:33:04
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Re: malware warning
hi Monox D. I-Fly
Wow! Am I glad I made this post.
Best wishes!
Bob
Children are not defined by school ...........The Fonz
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
Sometimes I deliberately make mistakes, just to test you! …………….Bob
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#4 2019-09-12 14:13:12
- Monox D. I-Fly
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Re: malware warning
Thanks for the notice, bob bundy! Hope everything is fine now.
Actually I never watch Star Wars and not interested in it anyway, but I choose a Yoda card as my avatar in honor of our great friend bobbym who has passed away.
May his adventurous soul rest in peace at heaven.
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#6 2025-02-25 06:01:14
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Re: malware warning
I check out all links that get posted. As far as I can remember my security software jumped in and blocked me from going there. So I researched without following the link and found warnings about it on the net.
When I put in a link I deliberately don't disguise it at all so everyone can see where I'm sending them.
Almost every day the forum gets inappropriate posts and admin or a moderator has to deal with. Annoying but it seems to be something we all have to cope with. If you spot a 'dodgy' post click the 'report' link as it flags it up to us.
Bob
Children are not defined by school ...........The Fonz
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
Sometimes I deliberately make mistakes, just to test you! …………….Bob
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#8 2025-02-25 21:07:43
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Re: malware warning
Thanks. Don't laugh ... I'm using Windows 11 on my laptop.
Bob
Children are not defined by school ...........The Fonz
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
Sometimes I deliberately make mistakes, just to test you! …………….Bob
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