Thread: Unauthorised downloads with every click on TD! !??

WTF, this has been going on for a week now!
When I'm on my phone using TD my phone gets a new download which I carn't open or examine with every click!

What's going on?

Think Lulu is trying to hack me and send me a nasty virus


Example exhibit A


Help required and suggestions.

CCC

^ I've had similar when using a phone, Chitty. I don't get them on my laptop. I think they are "flash" files.

TD is "Not Secure" as the owner can not be arsed to pay the pennies for the certificate thingy. Perhaps it is something about this? Where is Harry when you need him?

I had one of those today. Dunno if it was connected with TD or not. I ran antimalware and cleaned the phone....hasn't happened since

I get "This page can't be found" sort of messages nearly every time I click something here and the photo uploader stuff ain't been working reliably for a week or so now..

Originally Posted by Neverna

^ I've had similar when using a phone, Chitty. I don't get them on my laptop. I think they are "flash" files.

I just clicked on the footy thread and instantly got four downloads, WTF. .

I get the "not secure" all the time.

Not had the "out of resources" for a while

These "flash files" are a mystery. ..

It's a recent development.

Odd, for sure.

Had to look up what an SFI file is, as all of those downloads are .sfi

https://fileinfo.com/extension/swf


An SWF file is an animation created with Adobe Flash that can be played by Flash Player or with a web browser that has the Flash plugin installed. It may contain text, vector and raster graphics, and interactive content written in ActionScript.

More Information
SWF files are commonly used to bring animated graphics, video, and sound to the web. They are also a popular means of delivering browser-based games. Because SWF files contain compiled ActionScript and compressed media, they are not meant to be edited. To modify a Flash animation, it is recommended to edit the original .FLA file instead.
SWF (pronounced "Swiff") was originally an acronym for "Shockwave Flash" since the SWF format was designed for Shockwave Player. However, as SWF files became a standard means of publishing Flash content on the web, the acronym has been modified to mean Small Web Format

Where's Buttfly out IT expert, or is this tech too new for him?

Cheers Lulu, so for example if I had 2 phones with same Gmail and one was being used for games and gaming this might explain it. ..

Chitty - did you happen to work in an insurance company in 2001 that was representing Sheldon Adelson after he demolished Tower 7 for the payout? If so, you might be being hacked.

Originally Posted by pseudolus

TD is "Not Secure" as the owner can not be arsed to pay the pennies for the certificate thingy. Perhaps it is something about this? Where is Harry when you need him?

Their indifference towards security/upgrading is quite alarming...
Perhaps telling of future things to come?

Originally Posted by uncle junior

I ran antimalware and cleaned the phone....hasn't happened since

There ya go Chitty. Run malware and stop accessing those dodgey dog n pony show sites.

I have never had any of the above.

It only happens on this site.

Originally Posted by Chittychangchang

It only happens on this site.

Don't know mate. I only use my android pad but have no probs.

Ive been having the problem for a while on my mobile too, using Samsung Internet.

If i go to threads with pics or videos I get offered loads of download folders or the chance to watch them in VLC pkayer.

If its a busy thread like show us your you tube vids or one of Fishlockers i get tons of fukkin files

At least you have the opportunity to decline them.

Every thread I click on gives me a few automatic downloads without choice and worryingly,I haven't a clue what they are.
If it continues there will be only one option for me regrettably.

what browser are you using ? chrome ?

go into settings and turn a few of the auto start sh1t off

I'll buy the forum and get it all sorted out folks. I'll let him keep his whore adverts for free as well.

fear not folks.... a deal is in the world. You'll know when the deal has been made

Originally Posted by Chittychangchang

Every thread I click on gives me a few automatic downloads without choice and worryingly,I haven't a clue what they are.

You tube vids, photos and a bit of subliminal adware from the modsroom.

I reckon Nev or Norts started adding a new plugin, then forgot all about it

Originally Posted by Chittychangchang

If it continues there will be only one option for me regrettably.

I'd go for changing the settings on the phone and browser, then doing a full malware sweep.