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simonkit · 09-11-2010, 01:32 AM

My anti-virus software has started to inform me that the Pentaxforums homepage has a virus - js/generic, anyone else having this issue, its a bit concerning

Simon

gokenin · 09-11-2010, 07:15 AM

nothing coming up from Norton about it still listing it as a clean site as of this morning

Adam · 09-11-2010, 08:11 AM

There are no viruses, lol- you can't even write one in javascript.

stevebrot · 09-11-2010, 08:59 AM

Adam,
You can launch download and launch malware from Javascript. That is how "drive-by" attacks are done. In all likelihood Simon's AV software detected a suspicious block of code in a generic library that is common to a known malware launcher. While it is highly unlikely that PF is spreading a trojan, the possibility should not be dismissed out of hand. For what it is worth, my McAfee also gives PF a clean bill of health.

Steve

Adam · 09-11-2010, 09:18 AM

Are you sure your AV software isn't picking up on some sort of tracking cookie?

The only scripts on the homepage are google analytics, statcounter, and google adsense. I don't think YUI is even loaded.

gokenin · 09-11-2010, 01:05 PM

nortons analysis of the website

Norton Safe Web, from Symantec - report for pentaxforums.com

Nass · 09-11-2010, 01:50 PM

Stevebrot ^^ spot on. I'd guess something through adsense.

simonkit · 09-12-2010, 01:56 AM

Looks like it might be a cookie as the virus detection picks it up only when I log-in to the forum, time to re-run that anti-malaware software !!

simon

09-11-2010, 01:32 AM	#1
simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645	Virus detected when accessing forum home page My anti-virus software has started to inform me that the Pentaxforums homepage has a virus - js/generic, anyone else having this issue, its a bit concerning Simon

09-11-2010, 08:11 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	There are no viruses, lol- you can't even write one in javascript. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-11-2010, 09:18 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Are you sure your AV software isn't picking up on some sort of tracking cookie? The only scripts on the homepage are google analytics, statcounter, and google adsense. I don't think YUI is even loaded. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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09-11-2010, 07:15 AM	#2
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	nothing coming up from Norton about it still listing it as a clean site as of this morning

09-11-2010, 08:59 AM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Adam, You can launch download and launch malware from Javascript. That is how "drive-by" attacks are done. In all likelihood Simon's AV software detected a suspicious block of code in a generic library that is common to a known malware launcher. While it is highly unlikely that PF is spreading a trojan, the possibility should not be dismissed out of hand. For what it is worth, my McAfee also gives PF a clean bill of health. Steve

09-11-2010, 01:05 PM	#6
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	nortons analysis of the website Norton Safe Web, from Symantec - report for pentaxforums.com

09-11-2010, 01:50 PM	#7
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	Stevebrot ^^ spot on. I'd guess something through adsense.

09-12-2010, 01:56 AM	#8
simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645 Original Poster	Looks like it might be a cookie as the virus detection picks it up only when I log-in to the forum, time to re-run that anti-malaware software !! simon

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