Internet Security

**OneHour** · 08-12-11 11:35

Originally Posted by Spongebob357 [View Original Post]

I have had the same problem, it alway's make me a little nervous when these things happen but they have alway's returned in the past.

With all the other boards being busted around the country. I would not want to bet my money the Feds did not close them down.

**Spongebob357** · 08-12-11 10:28

Originally Posted by SteelHorseRide [View Original Post]

Same thing here. Anyone know what is going on?

I have had the same problem, it alway's make me a little nervous when these things happen but they have alway's returned in the past.

**German1** · 08-12-11 10:14

Originally Posted by SteelHorseRide [View Original Post]

Same thing here. Anyone know what is going on?

Call me paranoid but I find it worrisome that both AE and EV are not accessible. LE have something to do with this? I do not put anything past our esteemed government.

**SteelHorseRide** · 08-12-11 09:56

Originally Posted by Road King #1 [View Original Post]

Ditto Same problem. This site also showed up as infected. Anybody else with that issue?

Same thing here. Anyone know what is going on?

**Jagrr** · 08-12-11 09:45

This site is no longer showing up as infected. The 3 boards are still down.

Originally Posted by Road King #1 [View Original Post]

Ditto Same problem. This site also showed up as infected. Anybody else with that issue?

**Hobbymaster** · 08-12-11 09:34

Originally Posted by Seva Lurker [View Original Post]

Jackson, thank you so much for the follow up. Now we'll see how long it takes Google and Webroot (My AV software which has copied the Google alert) to clear their systems.

I was totally confused. I even use Ubuntu Linux and could not understand why I was blocked. I had to use a browser that is bare bones to surf this site. I am glad to be able to use Chrome and / or Firefox again. It is ashame these spammers exist. Oh well, great job Jackson we appreciate getting it back to normal again.

**RedfordRebel** · 08-12-11 09:27

Originally Posted by Road King #1 [View Original Post]

Ditto Same problem. This site also showed up as infected. Anybody else with that issue?

I tried visiting last night, and just now. Aes, EV, and Masp all still seem to be down.

All three of them use vBulletin as their hosting / forum provider, correct? I kinda wondering if that may be the problem since I'm having difficulty accessing other sites (non hobby related) that use vBulletin this morning as well.

**Pineapple100** · 08-12-11 08:23

Originally Posted by Sanptn [View Original Post]

I am not sure what is going on but usasexguide is getting blocked by my safari & firefox browser. Has any one else had similar experience. I am now posting this using the Opera browser.

I think its fixed now cause I was getting the same message using Safari.

**Road King #1** · 08-12-11 08:21

Originally Posted by Lordsoth78 [View Original Post]

I have tried logging into these sites today but have unable to even bring them up. Anyone else having trouble?

Ditto Same problem. This site also showed up as infected. Anybody else with that issue?

**Head Man65** · 08-12-11 07:53

Originally Posted by Lordsoth78 [View Original Post]

I have tried logging into these sites today but have unable to even bring them up. Anyone else having trouble?

I haven't been able to access EV yesterday or today. So far. Don't know what is going on.

**Muskie1** · 08-12-11 07:19

Originally Posted by Lordsoth78 [View Original Post]

I have tried logging into these sites today but have unable to even bring them up. Anyone else having trouble?

I found this coded comment on another site with a discussion about aes and ev," Storm clouds gathering for both BK and McDonalds. Both establishments have heavy "blue" presence. Caution is advised when ordering off the menu. Make sure you get what you order, or you may drive off disappointed. Know who you are talking to when you speak into the clown's mouth."

While I was doing some searching on google about aes the info said the sites server was gone, not that savy with computer lingo but it sounds like they have been wiped out.

**Matty Moo** · 08-12-11 06:53

Originally Posted by Lordsoth78 [View Original Post]

I have tried logging into these sites today but have unable to even bring them up. Anyone else having trouble?

They are still down as of this morning. F'in typical, I have a very valid reason to travel up to Detroit today with no way of setting something up with a reliable provider. Ughh

**Seva Lurker** · 08-12-11 06:48

Originally Posted by Admin [View Original Post]

Greetings Everyone,

Approximately 30 hours ago the forum's server was the target of a low level attack by a hacker who was attempting to upload his SPAM malware advertisements onto the website. A by-product of this attempted attack was a security advisory issued by Google.

24 hours ago, just 6 hours later, we discovered the hack attempt, cut the hacker off, replaced the effected files and took the necessary measures to prevent similar future attacks.

12 hours ago, Google reviewed the site and gave us a clean bill of health, but it will take approximately 24 hours for the Google security advisories to stop.

Let me stress that the forum's database, which is kept on a separate server, was not compromised in any way and remains as secure as it has always been since I first started the forum 10 years ago.

Thanks,

Jackson

Jackson, thank you so much for the follow up. Now we'll see how long it takes Google and Webroot (My AV software which has copied the Google alert) to clear their systems.