thebanditruby Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 This is the second time I've been redirected to a Flash Player Update scam site. I don't even have to click anything, it just redirects without warning. I've scanned my PC for viruses (that FULL SCAN...) and nothing was detected. Has this happened to anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FP jh34ghu43gu Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Skill issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abstract Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, thebanditruby said: This is the second time I've been redirected to a Flash Player Update scam site. I don't even have to click anything, it just redirects without warning. I've scanned my PC for viruses (that FULL SCAN...) and nothing was detected. Has this happened to anyone else? Do you have an adblocker? You should use one, as ads have the potential to execute malicious code (depending on who buys the ad spot). If you have one but still have this issue, it's likely you either have adware OR (unlikely) the DNS addresses on your router got changed to malicious ones via an exploit (happened to me before a really long time ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F2P Σίγμα Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 backpack.tf is a well-known scam and phishing website, you probably should stop using it for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
🔥Master Throne Crimson🔥 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Where are you getting redirected from tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebanditruby Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, F2P Σίγμα said: backpack.tf is a well-known scam and phishing website, you probably should stop using it for a while thanks, im gonna go report it to the TF2 dev(s?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keks Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 too much porn... too many hot singles near your area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bakula Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 When dealing with redirect malware, I've always had good luck with using HijackThis to find and remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 factory reset the modem,your modem may be infected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldman Sachs Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Install Malwarebytes and run a virus scan I use uBlock Origin for Adblocking Check Browser addons incase something has installed itself Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaeriel Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 ZHPCleaner might help as well It's pretty powerful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 try ublock or getting another browser like brave which has an in-built adblock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidoo Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 You are infected by adware. Install adblock (ublock origin, adblock, whatever you like and whatever there is for your browser). Use AdwCleaner to delete the adware. I recommend doing the antivirus scan offline. Scan, delete threats, restart PC, before connecting to internet try to scan it once more. If AdwCleaner doesnt help, use superantispyware (yeah the name sounds kinda sketchy, but it works). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebanditruby Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 thanks guys I hope that fixes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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