Blocked web site

phil.c · September 30, 2022, 4:48pm

I'm using Norton Security that comes with BT internet, I have a blocked model railway web site that I have been using for years and I know is safe, for some reason Norton has blocked it, I can only find how to unblock "programs" in the settings, there's nothing related to unblocking a web site, can anyone help please?

Phil

phil.c · October 6, 2022, 12:23pm

Thanks, I'll check that out

peterweb · October 6, 2022, 12:09pm

phil.c:
But why...it's a safe site, I've been using it for years along with other forum members?

The site itself is safe. As you can see in the images, it is https: //advertising-cdn. com that is being flagged by Norton. As I suggested above, an ad on that web site is trying to redirect your browser, but is being intercepted by Norton because the site it is trying to take you to is dangerous.

To help combat these redirects you can install an ad blocker extension in your browser.

bjm · October 5, 2022, 7:56pm

FWIW ~ I tried sending an email to yourmodelrailway.net webmaster.

bjm · October 5, 2022, 5:57pm

phil.c:
Well, Norton hasn't blocked that site in the past two years and the site hasn't changed!

We'll try to call attention: No promises. No timeline.

phil.c · October 5, 2022, 5:22pm

Well, Norton hasn't blocked that site in the past two years and the site hasn't changed!

bjm · October 5, 2022, 3:44pm

phil.c:
But why...it's a safe site, I've been using it for years along with other forum members?

Sorry, I don't know. Norton detects and does not like advertising-cdn.com content.

https://advertising-cdn.com/1pJ4sr?return=js.client

peterweb:
What you are seeing are malformed ads on the site you are trying to view. You should contact the website owner and let them know. They are probably just using an ad service, so they have no control over what ads are displayed.

https://community.norton.com/en/comment/8535385#comment-8535385

phil.c · October 5, 2022, 3:37pm

But why...it's a safe site, I've been using it for years along with other forum members?

bjm · October 5, 2022, 3:34pm

Okay...reproduced from Chrome on my pc.

https://yourmodelrailway.net/

Continue to the site

https://advertising-cdn.com/1pJ4sr?return=js.client

Note: my prior testing was from Edge.

bjm · October 5, 2022, 3:28pm

Okay...reproduced from Firefox on my pc.

https://yourmodelrailway.net/

Continue to the site

https://advertising-cdn.com/1pJ4sr?return=js.client

Note: my prior testing was from Edge.

phil.c · October 5, 2022, 3:24pm

Firefox Browser.

No new programs or extensions installed.

I don't run Browser sync.

bjm · October 5, 2022, 3:13pm

phil.c:
I've done that, no one else has this problem, I don't have this problem when using an iPhone or iPad, it's just related to Norton on my pc?

Sorry, at this time. Regarding yourmodelrailway.net
I'm not seeing Norton Safe Web -> Malicious Site Blocked! on my pc.
I'm seeing Norton 360 ->IPS Alert [related pic here & here]

What browser on your pc? Firefox?
Did you recently install any program/s &or browser extension/s.
Do you run browser Sync?

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/

bjm · October 5, 2022, 3:11pm

Malicious Site Blocked! = Norton Safe Web Intrusion Protection System (IPS) block

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.
IPS has been a part of Norton Device Security solutions for some time, but now that it is also a part of the Norton Safe Web browser extension, the content of suspicious web pages, advertisements and popups are now cross-examined in an additional way, giving you even more protection when you browse the Web.

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

https://community.norton.com/en/comment/8532306#comment-8532306

phil.c · October 5, 2022, 6:36am

phil.c · October 5, 2022, 6:24am

I've done that, no one else has this problem, I don't have this problem when using an iPhone or iPad, it's just related to Norton on my pc?

peterweb · October 4, 2022, 9:11pm

phil.c:
It might be safe on another pc but with mine it's blocked?

I'm sorry but I'm getting replies with this thread but no explanations?

What you are seeing are malformed ads on the site you are trying to view. You should contact the website owner and let them know. They are probably just using an ad service, so they have no control over what ads are displayed.

bjm · October 4, 2022, 5:06pm

phil.c:
It might be safe on another pc but with mine it's blocked?
I'm sorry but I'm getting replies with this thread but no explanations.

@phil.c
Is yourmodelrailway.net the website mentioned in your opening post [here]?

When I land on yourmodelrailway.net from my location.
My Malwarebytes Browser Guard and uBlock Origin block advertising-cdn.com content.
My Norton 360 prompts an IPS Alert by advertising-cdn.com.

Please post screenshot with your reported "block".

How to post an image in the forums
https://community.norton.com/en/forums/how-post-image-forums-0