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anyone else getting phishing popups ?

Anyone else getting popups browsing in this forum? I am posting here in the cables forum because this is the place I have received this phishing popup. I have not seen them in any other forum, or website. 

My AVG stops the popup from happening, but one of my laptops on Malwarebytes does not, and the cable forum webpage becomes a fake McAfee anti virus popup (ironically) which states you are infected "click here" . I have had one before which said I won a prize also in this cable forum. 

Since I cannot post a picture of this screen shot of this fake popup I have a link to the image via dropbox if you are curious to see what this looks like

Please respond if this has also happened to you, as when I reported this to Audiogon admin they state I have been the only one to do so.

Mcafee phishing

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nonoise
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I looked online and found this:
 

  • Clear your system’s DNS cache to sever connections to malicious software programs
  • Utilize a program or tool that deleted browser hijackers and modifications, or one that scans for and removes spyware
  • Reset your browser homepage settings. In more extreme cases, uninstall and then reinstall your browser. 

Hopefully, it will help. You can also install Malwarebytes (at least the free version) to run and see what it detects.

All the best,
Nonoise

 

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nonoise
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I don't get any pop ups at all. Try using AdBlock or Ghostery (if you're not already) to see if it helps. I just use their free versions and they work fine.

All the best,
Nonoise

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