MorningStar
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Joined: 15 May 2006
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 Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:13 am Post subject: Systemdoctor ad - please beware |
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It has come to our intention that one our of advertising providers is showing banners on TheBroth that violate our advertising restrictions that we've set up with these advertising providers.
For example, a particularly nasty ad called "Systemdoctor" forces a JavaScript alert box to open, and then pretty much regardless of what you do, it will force a download of that software (apparently malware/spyware)onto your computer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SystemDoctor
| Quote: | WinFixer, WinAntiVirus, ErrorSafe, SystemDoctor and DriveCleaner are identical or similar computer programs available for Microsoft Windows that claim to repair computer system problems. They are forcibly installed on the victim's computer by the SysProtect vector.
They display false information with regards to a user's computer, thereby confusing said user into believing their PC is infected with viruses, spyware and/or other forms of malware. The adverts pop up a display with notifications to convince the user that something may be amiss with the computer, or run a fake diagnostic. The program repeatedly prompts the user to purchase a licensed copy of the program. |
Please do not run that software!
We're currently trying to determine which of our ad providers is responsible for it.
If you EVER find another SystemDoctor ad when you visit TheBroth, please post here to let us know. |
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