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Posted by dougiezerts (Member # 6829) on :

I need to report that there's an adware virus on Wikifeet. When you've been on it for a just a few secords, another site comes on and replaces it. It says something about "Before you go these may interest you."
Not sure if this is just on my computer. Has anyone else experienced this?

Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :

Try running an extension called "Ghostery" if you use Chrome, it lists and blocks all those trackers and things.

Posted by RJFoot (Member # 37988) on :

None to report on my end, I use Firefox with AdBlock Plus.

Posted by dougiezerts (Member # 6829) on :

Just added Ghostery, and it seems to help. Thanks!

Posted by LordLucan (Member # 2130) on :

I haven't seen it on Wikifeet (have seen it on others) but it's nothing to worry about in a malicious sense as it's a legit popup ad from a company called Earnify that webmaster's use as a way to supplement income (ie: monetize a site).
This popup works two ways, it either pops up upon exiting a page, or can be timed to popup after being on a page for a set amount of time, say 20 seconds.
Don't worry, it's not installed anything on your machine, but like all popups, it is annoying.

Posted by Rider Aldebaran (Member # 38525) on :

quote:
Originally posted by RJFoot:
None to report on my end, I use Firefox with AdBlock Plus.

Same. After being the victim of ad-related viruses in the past, I take no chances at all.

Posted by Surmene (Member # 43593) on :

Never seen anything dodgy from Wikifeet. Though I have Ghostery and Adblock among other things on my Firefox.

Posted by Toetapper (Member # 6473) on :

No sign of it when I've been there. I do use Adblock - which is very strict.

Posted by jpfeet (Member # 49072) on :

Iv also had the virus. Cant seem to login without it happeneing

Posted by dougiezerts (Member # 6829) on :

Today, I can't get on Wikifeet at all! [Cry]

Posted by Rocky @TheSoleMates (Member # 28971) on :

I've been using WikiFeet for years now and I've never had a problem other than slow loading pictures at times. My web browser has AdBlock installed and that takes care of most the junk online.

Posted by NorcalfeetStudios (Member # 732) on :

quote:
Originally posted by dougiezerts:
Just added Ghostery, and it seems to help. Thanks!

Yep! Good luck [Thumbs Up]

Posted by GORMEE (Member # 45672) on :

Fuck! That's my goto after a visit on here.