my anti virus doesn't like the Ring

dmike25 · Posted: Sat Feb 25 17 6:03 am Post subject: my anti virus doesn't like the Ring

Howdy folks, I've always used Norton antivirus, have for years. One day a week or so ago I clicked on the Smoke Ring on the favorites bar and got this:

"Dangerous Website Blocked
You attempted to access:

http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=30

This is a known dangerous website. It is recommended that you do NOT visit this site. The detailed report explains the security risks on this site.

For your protection, this web page has been blocked. Visit Symantec to learn more about phishing and internet security."

I spend most of my life in hotels, using their wifi. Never had any issues (that I know of) before. I've been at this one since July. I'm not very computer smart, and I don't have any idea why I would get this message all of a sudden, Any thoughts?
Thanks,
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Garry · Posted: Sun Feb 26 17 4:36 am Post subject:

We have been attacked by hackers posting phishing website files for a Brazilian bank. This got us branded as a dangerous site by Google. Please let me know if you're still having this problem.
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dmike25 · Posted: Sun Feb 26 17 11:03 pm Post subject:

Thank you Garry, I am still having the problem. I've been ignoring the warning and clicking on the "visit this web page anyway." link. Am I asking for trouble by doing so?
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Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Mon Feb 27 17 12:49 am Post subject:

Brazillion....Thats a LOT of banks!!
Last two days mine told me the site didnt exist.
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dmike25 · Posted: Sat Mar 04 17 7:22 am Post subject:

Let me try again,

Canadian Bacon · Posted: Sat Mar 04 17 8:02 am Post subject:

Site was down a couple nights for maintenance while Gary took care of the problem......all good on my end Mike.....
might be in your settings Mike.....god know thats all windows 10 does....is mess with your settings. Evil or Very Mad

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dmike25 · Posted: Sat Mar 04 17 11:11 am Post subject:

Thanx Rick. You're right, I do have windows 10. I use firefox when I get online. Which settings? Computer, browser, or norton? I'm not very smart when it comes to computer stuff, I appreciate all the help I can get. Thanx again,
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flyin-lowe · BBQ Pro Joined: 23 Sep 2010 Posts: 501

I figured all our wives got together and tried to shut us down....... Shocked

Canadian Bacon · Posted: Sat Mar 04 17 9:39 pm Post subject:

dmike25 · Posted: Sat Mar 11 17 10:17 am Post subject:

Happy to report that the issue went away, at least for two days now Wink

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SmokeHound · Posted: Sat Mar 11 17 2:22 pm Post subject:

dmike25 · Posted: Mon Mar 20 17 8:24 am Post subject:

It's happening again Confused

It was nice to be back to normal for a week and a half. Hopefully the issue won't last as long this time Wink

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