Spyware in my WF?

Discussion in 'Techforge' started by Zodiac, Jan 20, 2007.

  1. Zodiac

    Zodiac Banned

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    It's been popping up lately when I've tried to rate a quote. None of the anti-spyware stuff detects anything. What the heck?
  2. The Exception

    The Exception The One Who Will Be Administrator Super Moderator

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    Gator? uh oh...
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    Aurora VincerĂ²!

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    Gator?! Might wanna run Spybot. Now.

    Didn't know that particular PITA still exists :lol:
  5. Zodiac

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    Yes, that's exactly the case - typing in an 's' there yields a similar certificate confirmation prompt, although it seems to be spilling over into regular http.

    After rating a couple of quotes the problem seems to have vanished. I'll let anyone know if it pops up again.
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    NAHTMMM Perpetually sondering

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    I saw that once the other day in essentially the same situation (not the same quotation). Didn't know what to make of it so I just cancelled. Apparently my vote was registered, however.
  7. Zodiac

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    My vote's been blocked more than once, with some 'not authorized to view this page' message, apart from the pop-up. Not accepting the certificate means I can't vote.

    Since it's more than likely WF-related, maybe it would be best to have this thread in the Help Desk?
  8. The Exception

    The Exception The One Who Will Be Administrator Super Moderator

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    Okay, but there's nothing to worry about, as gator39.hostgator.com is the name of this server.
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    Techman Still smilin' Deceased Member

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    So I discovered, a while ago...when the board went down. :garamet: