Popups!?

Sagensyg · 07-21-2008, 07:24 PM

I keep getting pop-ups for adult dating sites when I'm on EoFF. One of them was for BBWs and the other was for Lesbians. Now, I've just got three main IPs that I use for EoFF, and it's only on this computer that I get them on and this it has no security software on it whatsoever.

So my question: Is this supposed to happen?

Vyk · 07-21-2008, 08:14 PM

Nope. There's a few things you can do about it. Spyware removal would be the first suggestion. Spybot Search & Destroy is a good free tool. As is Ad-Aware. And they work great in conjunction with each other. I'd also suggest a firewall. So if/when you do get spy/ad/mal-ware, if its a program and not some integrated crap in IE/registry then you can deny it access to the internet

Speaking of IE. I would suggest moving on from that for a time. Use Firefox or Opera or something. They don't have the vulnerabilities and exploits most spyware type things use for this stuff

If you still feel unsafe a good virus scan can sometimes fix these kind of problems (and is good to have around regardless, usually). Good free ones that I know other people use are AVG and Avast

Note though that I don't use much of this stuff anymore, personally. Anytime I get a virus I can usually take care of it myself. (Maybe twice in my whole internet life). And I only use IE if some stupid site was designed for IE. Otherwise I use more secure browsers. So I can attest to their quality ;] 'Cause I'm not against going to questionable sites from time to time and I don't pick up any nasties

Sagensyg · 07-21-2008, 08:20 PM

I am using Firefox. IE is a heathen tool.

But it seems that the pop-ups have stopped now. Thanks for the advice anyway.

Vyk · 07-21-2008, 08:29 PM

Firefox pop-ups? Impressive... Or are they still IE windows while you're browsing on Firefox? (We get that at work, lawl)

Sagensyg · 07-21-2008, 08:42 PM

Nope, they're Firefox window pop-ups. The title is just a blank space so it looks like

" - Mozilla Firefox"

This is Firefox 3 too . . .

To the best of my knowledge I don't think Firefox can block two popups at the same time, so there might be multiple ones coming up and overriding the built in popup blocker. If I get another one I will take a screen shot.

Sagensyg D a e d a l u s Location: Kanto	#1 Popups!? I keep getting pop-ups for adult dating sites when I'm on EoFF. One of them was for BBWs and the other was for Lesbians. Now, I've just got three main IPs that I use for EoFF, and it's only on this computer that I get them on and this it has no security software on it whatsoever. So my question: Is this supposed to happen?
07-21-2008, 07:24 PM

Sagensyg D a e d a l u s Location: Kanto	#3 (permalink) I am using Firefox. IE is a heathen tool. But it seems that the pop-ups have stopped now. Thanks for the advice anyway.
07-21-2008, 08:20 PM

Vyk	#4 (permalink) Firefox pop-ups? Impressive... Or are they still IE windows while you're browsing on Firefox? (We get that at work, lawl)
07-21-2008, 08:29 PM

Sagensyg D a e d a l u s Location: Kanto	#5 (permalink) Nope, they're Firefox window pop-ups. The title is just a blank space so it looks like " - Mozilla Firefox" This is Firefox 3 too . . . To the best of my knowledge I don't think Firefox can block two popups at the same time, so there might be multiple ones coming up and overriding the built in popup blocker. If I get another one I will take a screen shot.
07-21-2008, 08:42 PM