might be a coincidence but I don't think so.

I've been fighting this malware that pretends to be an "important security update from Mozilla" and attempts to install a Firefox Security Patch.

I've been trying to isolate for a few weeks. I have 4 computers in the house, and this is the only one that does it so that tells me there is a piece of software embedded into my browser that triggers it on this machine.

The thing is though, it only triggers when I come to the 24hr campfire. So there is something about this site that telling that embedded loader to install malware on my system. Its happened at least 8 times in the last 2 weeks - only here.

As I am typing its taking about 4x as long to input characters on the screen so its actively trying to communicate between the two

This isn't a "get adblock" kind of thing. Its more root level.

Probably the "Russians".

Probably Soros.

Go to Norton's site & download Norton Power Eraser, download it & run it........it's free & it's pretty effective against rootkit issues such as it sounds like you may have.

MM

In your opinion, what is the purpose of the type of Malware of the type you describe?

My Blackberry Android has a problem with this site as well. I get, what looks to be, a Google Chrome alert that says my phone is 35% infected and I need to immediately download the advertised Google fix. It even says I have been infected because I have been visiting porn sites on my phone (NOT!). I never download anything like that, but I have to turn off my phone and restart, to get rid of it. It only happens when I am browsing 24 Hour, (never while visiting a porn site)

Many people have reported having problems using this site. I wonder if they're all using Firefox.

The reason I ask is because Firefox is a big competitor to Google. It makes me wonder if Google is putting crap on Firefox to discourage people from using it.

I have the same issues as orange oakie. I can't get the hell out either, have to power down or restart. These are Samsung devices for me

I use FF & Comodo Dragon on various computers & FF Mobile & Mercury on my Samsung Note 5 & have zero problems with this site...........ever.

MM

My MacBook Pro runs FireFox, AdBlock Plus and Avast Anti-Virus. I have never had one single problem on this site - not one.

If you are on a PC load the Opera browser. It has built in ad and pop up blockers and also includes a VPN option for privacy.
Someone here suggested it a few months back and since I have been using it my Fire experience has improved 100%. Speeded everything up and no buggy issues like I was having with I.E. or Firefox.

Me either. Are you running windows? If so can you open task manager and see if network traffic increases when you're idle on this site?

I use Firefox and have Adblock Plus on it and I'm fine. A couple of days ago I got a new computer. The first time I came on here, I had all kinds of crazy schit going on. I immediately downloaded Adblock and it's been running smooth ever since. I know it doesn't really block malware, but it made it a lot smoother.

I'm not into most conspiracy theories but I am convinced that liberals do attack conservative websites. They try to make them so troublesome that people won't risk visiting them.

I've thought about another browser, but I'm partial to Mozilla because I have alot of add-ons that are only written for Firefox.

Its not that big of a deal to me, but I use to roll my eyes at the guys that came on here complaining about this site and just would use the typical response - get an ad blocker

but whatever this is its bypassing my ad block.

I'll try the virus piece someone mentioned above.

I use FF with AdBlocker professional and Ghostery and have no problems. There is no anti virus or malwear problems here but I am Windows and Apple free.

I also find it amusing totally free Ubuntu out preforma the costly Windows and Apple.

I use Safari with no problems.

There are all sorts of such problems which only occur here. I have those problems here all the time, but mainly on hand held devices. Although I have had malicious malware appear to take over my computer while visiting here, too, and it took quite some time to figure out how to get rid of it.

Yeah, back when I used my Safari browser on my Macbook Air I had bad malicious malware problems when visiting the Fire (never anywhere else). Since switching to FireFox, with adblock, I haven't had any. On handheld devices, though, it doesn't seem to matter which browsers I use. they all get malicious adware problems requiring me to close the browser and start over.

Hard to believe. You must lead a charmed life.

I'm not good enough at messing with computers to dig into one and pick out a piece of malware. But I've found that doing an advanced system restore that takes the configuration of your computer back to when it was initially purchased will get rid of anything that wasn't there on the day you bought it.

The down side is, it gets rid of files that you may want to keep. That's a problem for some but not much for me. I've only got some photos and a few small shareware programs on my computer. But I keep copies of the photos stored on photobucket and I can always download another copy of the sharewear I like.

I'm sure there's some malware and virus' out there that can overcome an advanced system restore, but usually, it will get rid of everything that wasn't on your hard drive on day 1.

This seems like the best suggestion in the thread.

Also, make sure your anti-virus is up to date, and run Malwarebytes or similar, and Ccleaner .

As always...clear your cookies.

Never do any of that and never had a problem. Once again, your OS is the problem.

Don't like anything Norton puts out, his crap is next to impossible to remove if you don't want it and it loads a lot of unwanted crap that you never see.

My old HP has the same and runs just fine here...never had any problems.

KFWA you might take a look at either Pale Moon or Brave for a browser.
Pale Moon is able to use a lot of the same stuff as FireFox.
Brave was started by the guy that got booted from Mozilla for donating to a non pc cause. I use them both and like them.

good to know, I'll check it out

Pale Moon is such a close copy of Firefox it actually reports to websites as Firefox although there is a way to shut that off. It's farther along in development then Brave, personally I prefer Brave more it seems a little faster.

I was having the same issues as the OP! I tried various suggestions from other campfire members! I use an Acer tablet. I finally removed all ad block, and PC anti virus type add on's! Went into settings and reset to the original settings! Since doing this I have had zero issues! What is interesting only campfire seemed to affected, no other forums acted up or gave me the messages, and pop ups! I suggest trying resetting to the basics if all else fails! My computer is not used for forum chat, only business!

What is the reason you consider their security patch to be malware?

You're not using any antivirus?

When I travel I use a Samsung Notebook.

This site has on two occasions 'locked up' the Notebook with a popup window that reported my Notebook was 'infected' with a virus. It was a tenacious popup and the only remedy I found was to turn off the Notebook. The popup reported the correct device, "Your Samsung Notebook... "

I browse a goodly bit with that Notebook when I'm away from home and THIS SITE is the only place that has caused the particular "You're infected" lockup. Coincidental, maybe... I'd offer there is a strong correlation.

I found an effective solution of course in that I deleted the 24 Hour Campfire bookmark from the Chrome browser and no longer visit this site from the Notebook.... Problem solved.

This the only site that gives my computer problems--just like the ones you describe.

Casey

look up the patch,not real. its malware

Firefox and Ad Blocker/Ad Blocker+ for years with absolutely no complaints.

Do any of you consider the fact that where you go on the internet besides here might be bringing something here.

Know your "girl friends" well before you drop your pants.

Not everyone wants to put up with all the quirkiness of Linux & most here would have difficulty getting it up & running.

Besides, if your computer & Windows (or Mac) are set up correctly, there is not much of an issue unless you just want to run Linux to be different & think of yourself as a "purist", but when it does work, it can work well; I've used it from time to time.

Been running windows since it began on multiple computers with no real issues........ a hiccup now & then but nothing serious.

Lots of people do lot of things wrong & have no clue other than turning a computer on & off.



Not really, at least not with any of the more recent versions. I'm not using it right now, but the newest versions of Norton AntiVirus or 360 have a small footprint & are very effective. My biggest issue with them is that all their customer service & support is in India & that can either be OK or really bad sometimes.

The Norton Power Eraser that I recommended above, is a single purpose standalone & will only run on command.........it's a very powerful tool for use on problem computers.

As of right now, I use Webroot, MalwareBytes, Super-AntiSpyware & a couple of other specifically tasked programs such as NPE mentioned above..........on 6 computers.

MM

Should have added that I'm using Ghostery as well.

Comodo Dragon is also a great browser & is generally faster than FF; it's a Google Chrome derivative but it doesn't report info up as Chrome does.

MM

LMAO... NObody (or no company) needs to try to discourage me from using FF... That pos browser cost me no end of hassle and work to restore files.. BTDT, NA..

Never knew that one.. Will check it out.. Thanks MM..

Here's a link to downloading Comodo Dragon.

Comodo Dragon Download

MM

My Mac slows down sometimes on this site. Often there's a ten second or more lag between when I hit a key and the letter shows up on the screen. I've never had it happen anywhere else. Also, when using my iphones, I get pop up ads and sometimes switched right over to scamming sites. It doesn't happen anywhere else.

Doesn't happen all the time, just occasionally. When it does, I just go away for a while.

I get a kick out of those who advise, "Just run some other browser and get this add-on and that add-on...." Screw that. This is the only site where I encounter these problems. The problem is not with my system, it's with this site. That kind of advice is like saying, "Well, yeah, you can run brand ABC gas with no problem, just get a special fuel filter, make this small adjustment to your fuel injection system and reprogram your vehicle's control system a little."

Well you've got a pretty straight-forward choice: Install a simple piece of software to make up for the deficiencies of the site (they exist and been harped on forever) OR don't come here. With Firefox I just stick on AdBlock Plus - no down side, helps even with the better behaved sites (which is about all of them).

The site is not going to get fixed, so the next best thing is to configure your system so that it impacts you the least............prolly doesn't make sense to some though.

Or just live with it.

MM

Got a pretty good system for dealing with it now: when things start to act up I find something else to do. Works for me.

FWIW,

I reset Firefox back to the original settings, losing all my configuration and add-ons (not too big of a deal, takes about 10 minutes to set it back up) and I haven't had the security patch malware pop up again.

There is a price to pay using Firefox over other browsers but I'm old and I stick with what I know...even if its often not in my best interest to do so.

Probably why I've been married so long.

same here...

Same here and I am running 50.0.

Ditto.

Pale Moon is fork off of Firefox so it's sort of like the earlier versions of FF. I'm using it with two filtering extensions, Disconnect and AdBlock Latitude. Never a problem or slow down on this site.