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MrsKnight

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Post by MrsKnight » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:30 pm
The first part after the http:// is an IP address for a computer - it might be your computer address.
As i had a IP address come up when I had problems come up yesterday.
I wrote it down - just incase, run a system check on your security, just to be sure x
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Post by MrsKnight » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:46 pm
Admin - Google is coming up with the warnings Malware page too x
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Post by PELDER » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:52 pm
I use Vista Mrs Knight and everything is tickity boo with my computer as I have just run a series of system checks, so it is probably harmless to anybody with up to date anti-virus software - I reckon that the hacker is probably an irate banker who doesn't like IVA's !!!!
 
 

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Post by Skippy » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:57 pm
I've looked on Google and although it says that the site may harm your computer McAfee are saying it's ok.

I've run a full scan and found nothing wrong, although I've had a couple of pop ups saying my computer needed to be scanned that I've been unable to close without closing the internet.
 
 

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Post by MrsKnight » Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:11 pm
Pedler _ I thought the same thing! But how can someone gain from trying to hjack IVA people - we've got no info of any use or money to take! Plus all our credit ratings are a no go! So even if Idenity theft was to be tried, it would be fat chance of getting any!
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Post by plasticdaft » Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:23 pm
MrsKnight wrote:

Pedler _ I thought the same thing! But how can someone gain from trying to hjack IVA people - we've got no info of any use or money to take! Plus all our credit ratings are a no go! So even if Idenity theft was to be tried, it would be fat chance of getting any!
Really poor choice for identity theft true enough!!![:D]
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Post by MrsKnight » Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:30 pm
plasticdaft wrote:
Originally posted by MrsKnight

Pedler _ I thought the same thing! But how can someone gain from trying to hjack IVA people - we've got no info of any use or money to take! Plus all our credit ratings are a no go! So even if Idenity theft was to be tried, it would be fat chance of getting any!
Really poor choice for identity theft true enough!!![:D]
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Thanks plasticdaft - thought it was quite a long shot too![:D]
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Post by TheMatrix » Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:41 pm
Yes poor targets for ID theft at the moment, put very targetted if you have a long term view and are collecting data to use later on when your credit files are back to normal.

Protective CIFAS markers is the way to ensure protection post your IVA.
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Post by kallis3 » Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:06 pm
CIFAS is excellent. I've used it before.
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Post by Andy1964 » Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:44 pm
Just to prove the importance of internet security and being wary here is an article from Feb this year:

The Chinese authorities have shut down what is reportedly the country’s biggest hacker training site.

So says the China Daily newspaper, in a move which comes not long after the Google hacking incident which saw accusations fly against China.

The hacking school, called Black Hawk Safety Net, allegedly imparted cyber-crime techniques via lessons and online forums.

Three people were arrested, and $250,000 worth of assets were frozen.

Apparently the site was set up in 2005, and had more than 12,000 paying customers.


Velly Intelesting hey!
If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

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Post by size5 » Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:36 pm
Still says harmful when you go through Google.

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Post by Declan at DebtFreeDirect » Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:51 pm
Accessing this site via Firefox is still restricted and displaying the "Warning" sign.
Accessing via Intenet Explorer seems to work okay.
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Post by kallis3 » Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:45 pm
I did email admin yesterday and mention about the firefox issue.
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Post by MelanieGiles » Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:55 pm
Admin - has this been fixed yet?

I am aware that when things get fixed it can often take Google a couple of days to update itself - so could you give us the nod if all is well please.
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Post by Adam Davies » Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:47 pm
Hi
The virus has been removed and the google alert should drop off shortly
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