Site Virus/Spam?

1st · 08-07-2012, 02:16 PM

I was getting this same annoying issue. So bad that I couldn’t even use my computer at my house do to the virus blocker. The work computer was a hit or miss but per other threads explaining this same situation. It is Google all you have to do is type the370z.com on the address bar and access granted every time. Can’t take the credit thought I forget who stated that but it worked.

KaienZ34 · 08-07-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Thank you for reporting it. This has been a latest issue and thousands of forum, website, WP owners are affected. Google is aware of the problem as well. It kinda raised a red flag on their software when they saw all these big forums having their site redirected to another spam site. Google sent out 20,000 emails to forum, website owners last week to let them know they are affected as many owners have NO clue their site is redirected on google. I Never use google to go to my site.

I'm working on the issue and it's NOT a easy task. So please have patience. In the mean time, I want you to

a. Make the370Z your homepage. You're on here 24/7 anyway so making it homepage will prevent you from getting that error link. If you do not want to make it your homepage on your browser permanently, just do it until the problem is fixed. Thanks

b. Avoid using Google to search the370z and click on it. THE370Z is 7 letter website name. Just go to the top address bar and type "www.the370z.com". It's quicker.

I'll keep you guys posted what happens. thanks

AK

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Originally Posted by MattP725

It isn't a virus, it is some sort of infiltration on google's servers... I never actually noticed it only happened via google but now I see. I got it again today when I was searching google and it led me to another forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st

I was getting this same annoying issue. So bad that I couldn’t even use my computer at my house do to the virus blocker. The work computer was a hit or miss but per other threads explaining this same situation. It is Google all you have to do is type the370z.com on the address bar and access granted every time. Can’t take the credit thought I forget who stated that but it worked.

It was AK...

HArturo319 · 08-14-2012, 09:48 AM

Damn you google masters of the interwebs.

on a side note, is an infiltration to Google that isn't noticed until their clients and user mass cry and bitch about, something that happens often?

ChrisSlicks · 08-14-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HArturo319

Damn you google masters of the interwebs.

on a side note, is an infiltration to Google that isn't noticed until their clients and user mass cry and bitch about, something that happens often?

Google wasn't infiltrated, they were just using an exploit of the vBulletin google stats plugin that is used on this site.

jayhuffdaddy · 08-15-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

I was getting this same annoying issue. So bad that I couldn’t even use my computer at my house do to the virus blocker. The work computer was a hit or miss but per other threads explaining this same situation. It is Google all you have to do is type the370z.com on the address bar and access granted every time. Can’t take the credit thought I forget who stated that but it worked.

Still having issues. Tried with Firefox and Chrome. Even tried searching via yahoo and it still redirects. Type it directly in the address bar and it's redirecting to this site URL123.INFO - free url redirection and masking service

Edit: Think I got it. I cleared cache and browsing history

rts_kaneda · 08-18-2012, 09:12 AM

-_- I always got angry because my anti-virus always 404d the google links of the website and came up with a red sign saying Trojan present. At least I know why now.

DIGItonium · 08-20-2012, 09:33 AM

It doesn't matter what browser you're using or how clean your computer is. Try it on your phone and you'll get the same results, but it is very risky. Google has a site analyzer deal and indicated this site (and others) has served malware (lots of Trojans). It's terrible because this site is unpredictable so I try to kill the browser process immediately when the site pops up.

I did some reading and perhaps some server scripts were maliciously modified. Some people tried to CHMOD the scripts and it still got modded.

ChrisSlicks · 08-20-2012, 10:06 AM

CHMOD doesn't work because it is using an escalation of privilege via a bug in vBulletin server. Right now the script is pretty benign, just a redirect, you can cancel and go back without issue. They could at some point inject a more malicious script, and that is the primary concern. AK is on it, in the meantime just exercise caution. There have been zero reports of anyone getting a malicious download from this site, the issue only affects external site searches.

dmhenderson · 08-20-2012, 02:24 PM

I actually got a pretty nasty fake antivirus hijack program from that redirect a couple weeks back that was a huge pain to clean. Definitely be careful.

AK370Z · 09-10-2012, 10:21 PM

I'm really sorry for the issue and truly appreciate your patience. There are some lowlife scumbags who loves spamming other websites

for their own benefit. But the issue is resolved. Thank you

The spam redirect from Google (or search engines) has been resolved (AK370z)

Huck · 09-11-2012, 12:55 AM

You da man AK! Thanks for always being there for us, whether we see it or not. This is an awesome site, and I for one appreciate all your hard work. Thanks!

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

08-14-2012, 09:48 AM	#93 (permalink)
HArturo319 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 323 Drives: 2013 PW NISMO Rep Power: 13	Damn you google masters of the interwebs. on a side note, is an infiltration to Google that isn't noticed until their clients and user mass cry and bitch about, something that happens often? __________________ Me And Zoloft Get Along Just Fine

08-20-2012, 09:33 AM	#97 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	It doesn't matter what browser you're using or how clean your computer is. Try it on your phone and you'll get the same results, but it is very risky. Google has a site analyzer deal and indicated this site (and others) has served malware (lots of Trojans). It's terrible because this site is unpredictable so I try to kill the browser process immediately when the site pops up. I did some reading and perhaps some server scripts were maliciously modified. Some people tried to CHMOD the scripts and it still got modded. __________________

08-20-2012, 10:06 AM	#98 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	CHMOD doesn't work because it is using an escalation of privilege via a bug in vBulletin server. Right now the script is pretty benign, just a redirect, you can cancel and go back without issue. They could at some point inject a more malicious script, and that is the primary concern. AK is on it, in the meantime just exercise caution. There have been zero reports of anyone getting a malicious download from this site, the issue only affects external site searches. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms Last edited by ChrisSlicks; 08-20-2012 at 10:08 AM.

08-20-2012, 02:24 PM	#99 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I actually got a pretty nasty fake antivirus hijack program from that redirect a couple weeks back that was a huge pain to clean. Definitely be careful. __________________

09-10-2012, 10:21 PM	#100 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I'm really sorry for the issue and truly appreciate your patience. There are some lowlife scumbags who loves spamming other websites for their own benefit. But the issue is resolved. Thank you The spam redirect from Google (or search engines) has been resolved (AK370z) __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

08-07-2012, 02:16 PM	#91 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	I was getting this same annoying issue. So bad that I couldn’t even use my computer at my house do to the virus blocker. The work computer was a hit or miss but per other threads explaining this same situation. It is Google all you have to do is type the370z.com on the address bar and access granted every time. Can’t take the credit thought I forget who stated that but it worked.

08-18-2012, 09:12 AM	#96 (permalink)
rts_kaneda Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 12 Drives: 11 370Z A54 M6 Rep Power: 13	-_- I always got angry because my anti-virus always 404d the google links of the website and came up with a red sign saying Trojan present. At least I know why now.

09-11-2012, 12:55 AM	#101 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	You da man AK! Thanks for always being there for us, whether we see it or not. This is an awesome site, and I for one appreciate all your hard work. Thanks! Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

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