Thursday, April 23, 2009

Have You Noticed This On Blogs?

Yesterday morning I was on my blog and noticed several words double underlined. It wasn't something I had linked to which made me curious and I clicked on it. It took me to an advertisement. Within minutes after that, I received what looked like a warning that I had several viruses on my computer and was prompted to run a file to get rid of them. I INSTANT MESSAGED Steve who then did a "shareview" where he can gain control of my computer while he is at work and figure out my problems. (It is great when you have no interest in fixing your own computer problems!) He said the warning was a fake and if I had run the file, I could have received the virus. He then ran a scan to double check everything and I am happy to say that I am free of any viruses. I have tried finding the problem listed with Blogger but can't find anything and can't find how to report the problem. I have seen the same double underlined words on other blogs. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

Update: I guess we have somehow installed a spyware from Gamevance that is causing the problems. Not the easiest thing to get rid of. :(
Posted by Unknown at 8:41 AM
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4 comments:

  1. QuiltingrannyApril 23, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Cathy:
    I haven't, but thanks so much for the warning and wonderful that Steve was able to help out so quickly.

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  2. The Gluten-Free 'Dish'April 23, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks for the warning. Isn't it nice to have husbands who can come to our rescue?

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  3. AutoSysGeneApril 23, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Hmm, I haven't noticed either but I will be on the lookout now!!

    Thanks for the heads up!

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  4. UnknownMay 4, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    That Gamevance thing happened to my hubs, he was VERY annoyed by that.

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