Private Messages - warning about virus messages to members

DonBrowne

I've received two messages recently warning that I have a virus on my computer from "forumadmin and "ladyadministrator". They give two different links to check your computer. I suspect these messages are fake and may lead to dange if the links are followed as the two "members" do not apparently have anything to do with the forum administration.

Anyone else getting these messages?

MalcolmClarke

Yes and they lead to an invitation to download files/software which I am quite certain will lead to the infection of your computer.

I use the "paid for" AVG anti virus software and this invitation informed me of various viruses, worms, etc which are clearly not present on my computer, confirmed by a complete scan.

This should be removed from the site with some urgency.

Malcolm.

GuyPambrun

I've received the same two messages. The last being today. Under no circumstances would I click that link.

Bluedharma

I have not received any messages as of yet. But I too would not click on any link provided in an email.

This site does not (to my knowledge) check for virus infections on personal computers.

There should be no reason to notify members of any virus infections.

I would not click on any link in an email that is regarding .

Ken Wang

Both user accounts mentioned above have been deleted.

Ken

DougRobertson

There are two more that need deleting and blocking-StopAdmin and LadyROOT. Same caution about opening links applies. Apparently, this site is being targeted with variations of the same message. I have received three private mails here from three variations of the various cited addresses. Do not click on the links!

Bluedharma

Ken,

We had a forum posting this morning with "Porn" all over it. I deleted it, but then realized that I should have got the username.

(sorry... in my haste to remove it I wasn't thinking.) Next time I will get the persons name for you.

-Paul

Bluedharma

Ken,

That person posted some more porn.

sheeneask

IP address for this post

89.107.104.61

Users posting from this IP address

sheeneask

I have removed the posting.

Ken Wang

Thanks a lot Paul. I will delete those user accounts mentioned above.

Ken

kernow

Received one of the Virus messages 02/11 at 10 EDT

So someone is still screwing around.

Jim

Bluedharma

I sent a new private message to airport-data.com for the removal of a user.

It appears that we are now the target of quite a bit of porn and such.

I will do my best to try to keep up on this. I know that airport-data.com wants to be a family friendly site for all those who love aviation.

If you do encounter any forum posts that appear inappropriate please feel free to contact me or airport-data.com.

We will do our best to remove them as quickly as possible!

I appreciate your understanding.

Best Regards,

djipibi

hi just received this

From: SuperModer

To: djipibi

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 5 pm

Subject: Important message from the forum administration!

Dear, djipibi!

A virus alert was noticed on your computer.

We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: xxxxxxx (deletd site adresse) If you do not pass this test we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).

----------------------------------------------------

Don't have the intention to click on such a link ever!

DJKennedy

I just received the email from the same user as the post above.

Funny how they say that they will also contact your isp if you fail the test - good way to get sued imo! Besides, your isp isnt going to do anything just because you have a virus on your computer because - think about it - your isp would be partly to blame for the virus since you went thru the isp to get to the net, and the virus (if any) came thru your isp to your computer!

Anyway - who ever is playing games is still playing.

kernow

From: SuperModer

To: kernow

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 4 am

Subject: Important message from the forum administration! Quote message

Dear, kernow!

A virus alert was noticed on your computer.

We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: http://security-tool2010.org/kernow

If you do not pass this test we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).

RomanReiner

got the same today

SteveStaunton

Same here - same user name and same message. it was blocked by my anti-virus as I clicked the link in panic / haste - good old Norton.

clive2359

Looks like another trick, there are plenty of clues in what this email says and it came from someone called SuperModer, unless Admin has change the title I would expect Admin, and if I was to do an online scan it would not be the one they say, I've replaced 2010 with ****.

I use Linux Ubuntu 9.10;

A virus alert was noticed on your computer.

We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: http://security-tool****.org/clive2359

If you do not pass this test we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).

CdnAvSpotter

I got the same message from the user SuperModer.. and as of this post at 12 noon EST he was shown as on-line

http://www.airport-data.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5407

It shows him as joined on Feb 13, 2010 and has no posts, but has probably only been PM'ing people these stupid messages.

As a suggestion, new users should be disabled or restricted from PM'ing users for 3 or 7 days after account has been activated. New users can still post to the forums.

planefunpilot

I also received the same message from SuperModer. Suspected it was a hoax that was trying to use a scare tactic to get me to click on a unsafe link. I am running up-to-date McAfee Security and feel pretty sure my laptop is not infected.

Bluedharma

I have informed airport-data.com about the problem with this user.

I too have received a message...

Hopefully this person will be taken offline soon.

Best Regards,

From: SuperModer

To: Bluedharma

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12 pm

Subject: Important message from the forum administration!

Dear, Bluedharma!

A virus alert was noticed on your computer.

We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: hxxp://xxxxxxx.org/Bluedharma

If you do not pass this test we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).