On going on AWeb, my computer is prompting me with the message "IE blocked this site from downloading files to your computer..."
Obviously, I've not overridden this as I don't know what it is.
Does anyone know what it's trying to put on my computer?
I’ve tried closing IE and restarting it but it still displays this message on entering AWeb.
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Hello,
I'm going to try sort this one out for you. Have you experienced this on any other websites - and when did it start happening?
It would also be very helpful if you could please send a screen shot to [email protected] so we have a better idea of how to help.
Thanks,
Rachael
Java script dodgy screen message on 23 July 2014
Interesting about suspect files on AWeb's website.
On 23d July 2014 I received two prompts on two different computers at different locations to download a javascript update when on AWeb's web site - I declined.
The web site address trying to entice me into downloading an update was:
java-gb.com (rest of link deleted to avoid anyone clicking on the link).
This javascript update only arose on one day and only on AWeb's web pages - not on any other webpages.
The link may or may not have been genuine, my approach is "if in doubt do NOT click on a download link".
If it was genuine then is there something about AWeb's use of java script - ie. different to other websites? If it was NOT genuine then again why only on AWeb's pages did the message come up?
I did make a screenshot of the webpage that came up in case it is of any interest.
Try google search ...
Does this occur on another browser or IE exclusively
Google search - 'IE blocked this site from downloading files to your computer'
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/dd565669%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/1/tech-helproom/4252860/how-do-i-stop-...
I get the 'java out of date' message occasionally
I am using Google Chrome. I don't get that message from any other website.
It is maybe one of the ads causing it.
Java download
Hi
just read this stream - and clicked on the next page - and hey presto - the screen pops up and tells me my Java is out of date
the screen looks genuine - but I'll go to Java's site and do an update - I'm not following an unexpected link
Is there a problem here
Another dodgy javascript message today
Today's "dodgy looking" javascript update message was from
http.....shstny.com
Poor English used in the message = first sign of malware.
Action: Close the tab, do NOT click on "OK".
Only seen this on Aweb pages, not on other website pages.
Suspect that there's a vulnerability on Aweb.
Using Firefox v31.0 (latest upto date version).
A similar thing happened to me on another forum
According to the forum administrators the problem was caused by a 4th party advertiser who was slipping these into 3rd party advertisers' advertisements.
Java message
This is the message I have been getting. Also using Firefox
Appears in the middle of the screen. Going back and re-accessing the page gets rid of it. Does not seem to be tied to any particular page, so third party ad feed seems a likely suspect.
Hello all
The Java issue is currently being investigated by our tech team. We have also been experiencing it and are looking to rectify the issue as quickly as possible.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention - we really do appreciate all the feedback you give us.
I'll keep you updated on this,
Rachael
I've been getting it too
The internal grapevine has been buzzing at AccountingWEB about this issue for the past few days - and then I experienced it for myself yesterday (while viewing the site with Chrome), exactly the same message as the one posted by stepurhan.
Initially the opinion was that it was a local issue affecting users' machines/browsers - sorry if it felt like we were batting the ball back into your court mrme89. Our team is still trying to pinpoint what could be behind it, but have informed us that as a precaution they have disabled a background service tool that may be to blame.
Please keep us posted if you get any more invitations to upgrade Java - and please don't click any links to do so!
We'll report back anything else we hear from our tech people.
Update
Just to add to John's comments, our tech team has taken steps to rectify the issue today. But if it's still happening for anyone don't hesitate to let us know!
Thanks.
Thanks mrme - sounds like our team may have fixed the issue.
Hope your computer gets sorted and please let us know if anything else goes amiss.
Thanks again!
Rachael
Still an issue with malicious javascript messages
Today's pop up message is the similar to the one that I recorded on 23rd July.
There have been two further versions of the malicious message since then and today a fourth one.
Today's message has an internet webpage address starting with jvnewgb.com/index.html....
The one on 4th August had a webpage address referred to as with ----//dl26.shstny (prefix and suffix of address removed to reduce risk)
In this case OS = Windows XP professional with a Mozilla Firefox v31 browser.
Has also happenned with a Windows 8.1 OS.
In the past two weeks these messages only appeared after clicking a link to open an Aweb page.
Apologies for the multiple comments on this thread from me!
However this one is mandatory as the tech team have discovered the root of the issue and have dealt with it today.
The issue should now be solved - thank you so much to all who reported it.
In the unlikely event that you should experience it again, can you please close your browser window and do not click anywhere on the page.
All the best,
Rachael
No apologies necessary
It would be a bit harsh to object to multiple posts from someone who is simply keeping their promise to update us on a problem. Apologies for the multiple comments on this thread from me!
Just out of curiosity, are you able to share the root cause? I'm a bit of tech nerd so such things interest me.
Some good news, some bad news & an apology
Thanks all for your patience.
The good news from our tech team is that they have traced the problem to a rogue ad server and neutralised the threat.
The bad news for us (and many of you) is that it was a drive-by infection mechanism and some visitors to AccountingWEB who (like me) clicked on the java dialogue box to close it may have inadvertently downloaded some malware.
Whatever you do, do not run the code. As DMGbus recommends above, just close the browser window and DO NOT CLICK IN THE BOX. Apart from redirecting browsers to an Asian dating site, it hasn't proved to be a terminal threat - but then I didn't actually try to update java using the suggested program. I also had to have a visit from a young man with digital disinfectant (Malwarebytes Anti-Malware) to remove it.
We're really, really sorry to those of you who have been affected or infected. And to anyone else who might be worried by the incident. We'll be posting more explanations and removal advice as we get it and want to reassure you that we're doing all we can to make sure AccountingWEB remains a safe and healthy site to visit.