OT: Scout site

[jutaw22mu]

I think my computer may have caught something from the Scout site (although I don't explicitly recall clicking any links from there).  I remember about a week ago someone mentioned they spent some time having to delete a virus/malware that their computer contracted from the scout site.  How did you delete it?  I suck at computers and need help.

[TallTitan34]

What is the virus doing to people's computer? 

[NCAARules]

I can't help on fixing the problem, don't have that expertise.

And while I don't want to heap on, because I do frequent both sites, and enjoy the commentary and dialogue on each ... I have noticed that my computer virus protection is frequently notifying me about attempted attacks when I head to the scout page, especially in the last 2-3 days.

[Hards Alumni]

I think my computer may have caught something from the Scout site (although I don't explicitly recall clicking any links from there).  I remember about a week ago someone mentioned they spent some time having to delete a virus/malware that their computer contracted from the scout site.  How did you delete it?  I suck at computers and need help.

http://download.cnet.com/Spybot-Search-amp-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html

download free, install, and run.

otherwise...

http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition-2011/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?tag=mncol;2

I use both, and have NEVER had a virus issue that they couldn't take care of.

[4everwarriors]

I would highly recommend always wearing a condom when surfing the Internet.

[w0bbie]

http://download.cnet.com/Spybot-Search-amp-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html

download free, install, and run.

otherwise...

http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition-2011/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?tag=mncol;2

I use both, and have NEVER had a virus issue that they couldn't take care of.

I second this.  Spybot S&D and AVG Free are great and easy to use.  There was only one time that they couldn't take care of my problem.

If these don't work for you, I'd try to determine a specific issue you're experiencing (e.g. the name of a fake anti-virus program that is popping-up) and then google search it.  There are a lot of great guides on the internet.  That is what I did said time above when my existing programs weren't enough.

[mu_hilltopper]

One other piece I'd recommend is .. the browser.

Generally speaking, IE is far more susceptible to web browsing viruses.

Highly recommend Firefox, and especially the AdBlock Plus plug-in.   It's highly likely that Scout isn't spreading a virus, but one of their 3rd party advertisers are, inside an advertisement. 

Adblock helps in many regards, plus blocks a lot of stuff you don't want to see anyhow.

[rocky_warrior]

Adblock helps in many regards, plus blocks a lot of stuff you don't want to see anyhow.

Though I feel compelled to point out, using Adblock won't change the look of MUScoop at all 

FWIW, I use adblock, and it's amazing how much it cleans up and speeds up browsing.  I often read about annoying ads that I never knew were there!

[Josey Wales]

As already mentioned, spybot and avg free work very well.

Also, malwarebytes and Superspyware free edition work very well.

Good luck

[ChicosBailBonds]

I use avast and never have an issue

[TallTitan34]

The best prevention is abstinence.

[Blackhat]

Avoid Dodd's site like a fat bridesmaid at a wedding.  

Had to go to Deathcon-5 to get rid of the virus.  Wipe everything out.

 Also got a browser virus, used tds killer to get rid of it, it's free.  

[T-Bone]

Though I feel compelled to point out, using Adblock won't change the look of MUScoop at all 

FWIW, I use adblock, and it's amazing how much it cleans up and speeds up browsing.  I often read about annoying ads that I never knew were there!

I assumed I was blocking the ads on MUscoop for Hoops, Art's Performing Center, and On the Border by using AdBlock.

[Abode4life]

I assumed I was blocking the ads on MUscoop for Hoops, Art's Performing Center, and On the Border by using AdBlock.

If AdBlock blocks ads for Art's, I am never installing that on my computer. 

[Coleman]

The best prevention is abstinence.

Ok Sarah Palin

[Ari Gold]

Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware restart your computer into safe mode with networking and run the program. -Sometimes running your comp in safe mode is the only way to access the internet
I got some malware on my comp tuesday, I had to do that

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware restart your computer into safe mode with networking and run the program. -Sometimes running your comp in safe mode is the only way to access the internet
I got some malware on my comp tuesday, I had to do that

this malware doesn't let you into safe mode.

my techie told me to get Sandboxie.

[chapman]

http://download.cnet.com/Spybot-Search-amp-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html

+1 on Spybot.  I've gotten two viruses from the Scout site now and it's removed both when nothing else on my computer was working because of the virus.  With one I didn't click on anything, on another a pop-up appeared which looked exactly like my antivirus, with the "Restart" or "Postpone" to install updates buttons.  Went there a couple days ago and saw it again and that's how I knew, and another time the "Remote Desktop Connection", which I use all the time on my work computer fake popped-up but by then I knew better.  No way I'm going to that site anymore until they get their act together.

[Blackhat]

If Dodd's is going to destroy our computers, the least he can do is show us his tits. 

Porno sites don't even hit you this hard. 

[4everwarriors]

If Dodd's is going to destroy our computers, the least he can do is show us his tits. 

Porno sites don't even hit you this hard. 

Man, I just ate dinner. Don't want to check out his fun bags.

[Blackhat]

I remember when I'd go to Dodds site a few years back and  there was this chick in a green dress laying on her back with f*** me eyes.  I expect that chick to be naked if I ever go back to his site.  Dodds you owe me porn. 

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I'll setting for nothing less than 2 fists in the mommy slot....

[Blackhat]

Two words:

monkey, hug.

[mu_hilltopper]

"Stone Cold, banned.  ZFB, banned."

John, if you're reading .. all in good fun.

[rocky_warrior]

I remember when I'd go to Dodds site a few years back and  there was this chick in a green dress laying on her back with f*** me eyes.  I expect that chick to be naked if I ever go back to his site.  Dodds you owe me porn. 

Here ya go stone, still wearing the dress (attached)...