Virus Alert Warning in posts searched through Google

Hi,

I've often searched in Google for Excel stuff and I get notification popup from my Antivirus software in my desktop at home.

I've come across such instances before (with different types of viruses / trojans, etc.) and I wanted to know whether this is due to ads on page or due to some other issue.
After I get notified that my Antivirus firewall has performed the appropriate action and the virus has been quarantined, I'm able to browse through the page.

I wanted to notify this to the admin / mods about this to get more clarifications and for appropriate action if required.

Thanks for the info. We do get this happening from time to time, and te tech team usually get it sorted out. I will push this to the admin

edit: what browser are you using?

I've IE 8 & Chrome in XP SP3.. I got this error while using Chrome browser.

I get the same using IE10 and Chrome...been happening for the last month to 6 weeks...using Avast...

Edit: Got a Virus warning as I was posting this response. Have since rebooted and am able to view the Thread again.

I am using IE8 (at work) and dont get any warnings. I use Chrome and Firefox at home, and dont get any warnings there either (fwiw)

See this link for the same issue...others are having the same problem. Typically it occurs when one clicks on a link from a Google Search.
http://www.excelforum.com/suggestion...t-edition.html

I wasnt doubting you for an instant, sorry if it came across that way I was just providing additional info for those that have to work on this (the tech team)

@Ford

Nah...no offense taken. This has been a recurring problem. Don't know if it's an anti-virus issue (I use Avast) or what the issue may be.

FWIW: Windows 7 64 bit, Chrome, Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 - no issues reported.

Originally Posted by jaslake

Typically it occurs when one clicks on a link from a Google Search.

This is also for me using Firefox.

Actually the Avast antivirus is creating these issues. I will get an update from the tech team.

FYI, when clicking a forum home page link just now, ESET terminated the connection due to detecting HTML/Scrinject.B.Gen virus (whatever that may be).

According to: http://www.enigmasoftware.com/htmlsc...tbgen-removal/

HTML/ScrInject.B.Gen Description

HTML/ScrInject.B.Gen is a Trojan that is connected with an adware infection. HTML/ScrInject.B.Gen's name is involved in misleading pop-up security notifications of bogus security programs. HTML/ScrInject.B.Gen compromises the web browser on the infected PC. HTML/ScrInject.B.Gen corrupts web pages, blogs and online forums administrated from the targeted machine. HTML/ScrInject.B.Gen will also show falsified pop-up warnings claiming your computer is corrupted by a specific computer infection. Select a legitimate anti-malware application for removal of HTML/ScrInject.B.Gen.

Just going through my log files, it appears this has happened 9 times in total since 29 April, all from this forum. Weird that it's so sporadic.

Edit: if it helps, it seems to relate to a script stored on a site called valeriesn.com

This issue has been fixed. Can you please confirm if you are still facing the virus issue?

Hi Arlu,

The issue still persists.. I've IE 8 & Chrome in XP SP3.. I get this error while using Chrome browser. Refer screenshot enclosed.

Just had the same virus warning again.

Rory,

Do you get the alert on every link?

JB mentioned getting it in the forum rules page.

No it's very sporadic. I think I had just submitted a reply to a thread and my AV flashed up a warning and closed the connection. According to my script blocker log, valeriesn.com had recently tried to run a script, which is the same site info I saw last time I had this problem.

Which is the antivirus you are using?

ESET. Please don't tell me it's a false positive given that a site I've never heard of tried to run a script when I was browsing this site.

Just had it again on the main page. This time there was a visible object blocked by my script blocker just below the main forum link, detected as linking to:

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I see it too. I have sent it to the tech team again. Thx for pointing it out.

The threat has been removed. Please let me know incase you still see it.

The symptom has certainly gone. Whether the threat has actually been removed I can't say.