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 TFF get hacked?
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02/24/20 04:24 AM
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 4,340
Bobby Milam
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TFF Team Angler
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I keep trying to open TFF and it keeps popping up the scammer screens that your computer has a virus and to call the number so they can scam you. Tried it 3 times getting a different site each time. This time it finally went thru. I think one of them was a Java warning wanting me to click the download button to update it.
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13449245
02/24/20 04:45 AM
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Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,821
dk2429
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13449256
02/24/20 05:17 AM
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Posts: 972
Greg W
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I haven't gotten it, but whatever you do don't click a download link. I'd recommend downloading malwarebytes and running it and see if it picks up any malware.
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13449274
02/24/20 06:50 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 30,319
RedRanger
burro desagradable
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burro desagradable
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I have seen it a few times in the past months
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13449332
02/24/20 12:15 PM
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,287
tejasbass
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Same here... 2nd time this has happened in the past few months. Last night, happened every time I clicked on the Brazos and Bosque thread under Open Freshwater Discussion.
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: RedRanger]
#13449334
02/24/20 12:16 PM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 12,147
tmd11111
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I have seen it a few times in the past months Same here
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
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02/24/20 12:34 PM
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 23,386
J.P. Greeson
the janitor
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the janitor
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We haven't been hacked. It was probably a banner ad that your security software didn't like.
The solution to any problem - work, love, money, whatever - is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be. --John Gierach ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2019/09/full-13-25328-gco.jpg)
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13449997
02/24/20 06:36 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 4,340
Bobby Milam
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TFF Team Angler
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These aren't the security software giving alerts. They pop up some with loud beeping noise and fake alerts. They basically tell you that you have a virus and to not shut down your computer or it will no longer work. They won't let you close the page or do anything. You have to ctl-alt-del to shut down your browser. I have gotten them on other sites a few times in the past but more so on this site than any other. One doesn't ask you to click but to call a number where they will charge you a few hundred dollars to remove it and free the computer if you aren't smart enough to shut down the browser.
I assume it is one of the banner ads that pop up that are doing it.
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13450008
02/24/20 06:45 PM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 16,291
Chris B
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Mine did the same yesterday.
![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/usergals/2017/07/full-3769-170037-image.png) I hate photobucket.
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13450226
02/24/20 09:36 PM
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Posts: 55,364
SkeeterRonnie
Super Freak
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Super Freak
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Are y’all sure it isnt malware embedded in your phone? Or are y’all on a PC?
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13450572
02/25/20 02:20 AM
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Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,856
Ryno
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,856 |
i'm on a PC and it happens to me all the time now at work 
Thank you Lord for the gifts in my life
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13450573
02/25/20 02:20 AM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 12,147
tmd11111
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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And it just happened again.....
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13450630
02/25/20 03:42 AM
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 506
Pitdad
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 506 |
I'm on a Mac using McAfee total protection. The popups prompt you to update Flash but the URL's are bogus and change each time they pop up. I don't know what happens if you select "update" but I'm sure it's not good. Don't do it!
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13450637
02/25/20 03:57 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,003
machinist
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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I just got redirected to another website and my malware protection went nuts. I have 3 different virus/malware programs running and all 3 went off
I fish on the edge and stay out of the middle
99 BassCat Jag w/225 Merc Optimax
Retired TXU Outage Manager
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Re: TFF get hacked?
[Re: Bobby Milam]
#13450690
02/25/20 05:50 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 75,732
banker-always fishing
Pumpkin Head
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Pumpkin Head
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It's the Russians. 
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