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Kudos0

flydogy

Posted: 21-Jun-2022 | 11:11AM · Edited: 03-Aug-2022 | 7:47AM · 7 Replies ·

Windows 10 OS

The following message occurs  with every  Google search:

BLOCKED BY

Malicious Site Blocked!

You attempted to access:

https : // flydogy . com/  metric /?wid= 52772

This webpage is a known malicious webpage. It is highly recommended that you do NOT visit this page.
Visit

Norton

to learn more about phishing and internet security.

Continue to the site

[Edit: Removed hyperlink to a potentially malicious page to conform with the Participation Guidelines and Terms of Service]

Labels: Website Blocked

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Kudos0

Re: flydogy

Posted: 21-Jun-2022 | 11:24AM · Edited: 21-Jun-2022 | 11:54AM · Permalink

https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=https://flydogy.com/metric = Warning -> Malicious Sources/Malnets

Malicious Sources/Malnets
Sites that host or distribute malware or whose purpose for existence is as part of a malicious network (malnet) or the malware ecosystem. Malware is defined as software that takes control of a computer, modifies computer settings, or collects or reports personal information without the permission of the end user. It also includes software that misrepresents itself by tricking users to download or install it or to enter personal information. This includes sites or software that perform drive-by downloads; browser hijackers; dialers; any program that modifies your browser homepage, bookmarks, or security settings; and keyloggers. It also includes any software that bundles malware (as defined above) as part of its offering. Information collected or reported is "personal" if it contains uniquely identifying data, such as email addresses, name, social security number, IP address, etc. A site is not classified as malware if the user is reasonably notified that the software will perform these actions (e.g., it alerts that it will send personal information, be installed, or that it will log keystrokes).
 

Kudos0

Re: flydogy

Posted: 21-Jun-2022 | 11:47AM · Edited: 21-Jun-2022 | 11:59AM · Permalink

Riskware When Doing A Google Search
On one of my Google Chrome accounts I get a message "Website blocked due to riskware" whenever I try to do a google search on a specific account. The other account I use for google chrome has no issues. I tried scanning and a few other things but not sure what this is and why it is showing up. Is it something I should be worried about? Could this be a serious threat?

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/286125-riskware-when-doing-a-google-search/

How to install and run a scan with Malwarebytes (Guide)
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/scan-malwarebytes-anti-malware-2-0/

Malwarebytes Malware Removal Help
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/forum/108-malware-removal-help/

Malvertising
Malvertising, or malicious advertising, is the use of online advertising to distribute malware with little to no user interaction required.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/malvertising/

Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Filters out annoying ads and scams while blocking trackers that spy on you.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/browserguard/

Browser push notifications: a feature asking to be abused
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/technology/2019/01/browser-push-notifications-feature-asking-abused/

Adware and PUPs families add push notifications as an attack vector
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/adware/2019/06/adware-and-pups-families-add-push-notifications-as-an-attack-vector/

How to Remove Browser Hijackers from Windows, Mac, or Android
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/browser-toolbar-removal/

Kudos0

Re: flydogy

Posted: 07-Jul-2022 | 9:32PM · Edited: 07-Jul-2022 | 9:42PM · Permalink

Malicious Site Blocked = Norton Safe Web Intrusion Protection System (IPS) Scanning event -

IPS plays a critical role in filling holes created by bugs in operating systems, browsers and applications.  IPS detects and helps stop exploitations of security vulnerabilities. 

https://us.norton.com/feature/safe-web

@SportJake
Please post progress. 
Thanks

Kudos0

Re: flydogy

Posted: 03-Aug-2022 | 7:01AM · Permalink

The only way I have found to resolve this issue is to uninstall Chrome and then do a fresh install.  This has resolved this issue on my windows desktop and laptop.  I did a fresh chrome install over a week ago on my desktop and have had no issue since.  Just did a fresh install on my laptop today and everything seems good.

Kudos0

Re: flydogy

Posted: 03-Aug-2022 | 7:37AM · Edited: 03-Aug-2022 | 7:45AM · Permalink

~ may be related: 

AH1941:
In Chrome with Norton Safe Web extension enabled I do a search in Google and then click to open a site that comes up from the search.  No matter what website I try to open (including Norton's) I get "Malicious Site Blocked, you attempted to access https: //havytyler.net /metric/?wid= 52743".

https://community.norton.com/en/forums/norton-safe-web-blocking-all-sites-chrome

Kudos0

Re: flydogy

Posted: 03-Aug-2022 | 7:53AM · Edited: 03-Aug-2022 | 7:56AM · Permalink

https://www.scamdoc.com/view/1009133

Kudos0

Re: flydogy

Posted: 03-Aug-2022 | 7:59AM · Edited: 03-Aug-2022 | 8:00AM · Permalink

Riskware, or "risky software," describes legitimate software programs that contain loopholes or vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers for malicious purposes.

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