"Joe,
I know you're not going to believe this but I have spent two days hunting down the source to the spyware. Right now I'm trying to send the letter below to Delmarva.Now.com, however I keep getting "Error pages."
After discovering spyware attachments to my computer I have spent the last two days looking for the source.
Seems that one comes from your Netflix pop-up (Spyware - Casalemedia was the hyperlink to Netflix). After visting your online sight only, this morning I did a spyware scan and found 12 spyware attachments to my hardrive which I deleted.
I then did a second spyware attachment check to assure they were removed, and they were all gone.
I went straight back to your online sight only to find 15 more spyware attachments after I logged on? What's up with this?
You are attaching low level threats to my computer. Low level or not I will contact Sam Vincent and Davis Ruark if this continues. They can come right here to my house and check it out and I'll show them exactly how I discovered this threat.
If you are not aware of this problem, you are now, and this communication is documented. I would appreciate a remedy.
Thank You.
Tim Chaney"
Ladies & Gentlemen, where else do you get Netflix Pop Up Ads when you go on line? Looks like the Daily Times will be busy in their Technical Department today.
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9 comments:
I know that I get Casalemedia pop-ups on sites other than DelmarvaNow, but I can't recall them at this time. I will surely post them as I find out. This is crazy! I hope that this isn't because of Netflix directly because I have a Netflix account and would hate to have to nix them for being shady like this! Keep us posted Tim and Joe! Thanks!
problem solved MAC!
I only get them from delmarvanow myself. 80% of the time my virus blockers stop them, but they get through the rest of the time
guess they when you have to use advertising to pay for the website and such the advertisers try to get thier share back
set your browser not to accept 3rd party cookies.
I don't get pop up ads on their site.
I use Firefox with add blocker.
Davis Ruark for spyware?
Is your computer's performance slowing down? Are you besieged by popups? Do you wonder where that new toolbar came from, or why your home page keeps changing? If you're experiencing any of these problems, chances are good that your computer has been infected with spyware. Although relatively recent in origin, the problem of spyware now has become epidemic among computers connected to the Internet. The good news is that with proper prevention, tools and monitoring, you can reduce the risks of spyware finding its way onto your computer.
What you should know about spyware, adware and pop-ups
Spyware is software that performs certain behaviors, such as filling your screen with advertising pop-ups (such programs are known as adware), collecting or transmitting personal information (through keystroke loggers), or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without your consent. Spyware can find its way onto your computer through free software downloads, malicious Web sites, clicking on pop-up ads, file transfers over instant messaging, or opening infected e-mail attachments. The results of spyware include decreased browsing speeds, system crashes, and compromised personal security.
It's not illegal TIM
No it isn't against the law, however nobody should have the right to deliberately slow down my computer and cause it to lock up, I don't consider that a low threat risk.
It is what it is, Del*****Now.com is now removed from my bookmarks and I'll no longer visit their site for the five to ten minutes daily to scan the rag.
So their advertizers, I will do my best to avoid. They cause too much maintainence and are a risk to my computer. It's not going to force me to buy the paper either.
Just for kicks and giggles I searched several naughty websites looking for potential freshman for SSU LoL After 20 minutes I did a scan and came up with 3 attachments. The paper's website is worse than surfing porn. 5 times more likely to pick up spyware at the paper's site.
Since the election it's been one big yawn anyway. Now I suddenly have the urge to be 20 again ; )
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