A Very Important Question

[HeIsRisen2018]

Because I literally am getting kind of scared now. I was just on my roleplaying website and I just got something that popped up on my screen about the fact that that website was suddenly declared unsafe even though I have been going there for weeks now.

 

[Tessa]

I would definitely take notice of the warning. If you do go back is there anyone you can ask about it like owner or admin?
I wouldn't be going back.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

I would definitely take notice of the warning. If you do go back is there anyone you can ask about it like owner or admin?
I wouldn't be going back.

I just asked somebody about it and she said that it was fake and I'm glad because I really want to continue going there. Yes, apparently it was a technical support scam.

 

[for_his_glory]

Sometimes these type of warnings are pop-up ads wanting you to buy their protection. If you have a good antivirus program it will pick up these viruses and give you a warning.

 

[stovebolts]

Sometimes these type of warnings are pop-up ads wanting you to buy their protection. If you have a good antivirus program it will pick up these viruses and give you a warning.

Yes, but you have to keep in mind anti virus etc are reactive, not proactive.
In other words, they only protect from known attacks. They will not keep you safe with a brand new attack until they figure out how to block it. This is why you have to keep up to date.

This is why safe browsing habits are critical. Cross site scripting is a very big scam.

 

[for_his_glory]

Yes, but you have to keep in mind anti virus etc are reactive, not proactive.
In other words, they only protect from known attacks. They will not keep you safe with a brand new attack until they figure out how to block it. This is why you have to keep up to date.

This is why safe browsing habits are critical. Cross site scripting is a very big scam.

Very true and it is critical to make sure you are up to date.

 

[Luminous_Rose]

Have you looked at the web url? Sometimes if it shows "http" instead of "https", you may receive a dangerous or insecure connection message as well.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

Have you looked at the web url? Sometimes if it shows "http" instead of "https", you may receive a dangerous or insecure connection message as well.

Alright, thanks for letting me know, I will be sure to check that out then.