POZ Forums Technical Problems: Report Them Here

[wolfter]

I've not been able to log in today using IE.  As soon as I try to log in I get an error that IE has stopped working.  It's only happening here.

I had to open Chrome (I think) to log in.

wolfter

[iana5252]

Testing. Testing

[Theyer]

Thank you tecky people at aidesmed for getting the Cafe in the corner up and running again .Blank screens for 12 hours shivers around the world , so again thanks.

[wolfter]

Was the server down?  I've not been able to display the forums since yesterday evening. 

[leatherman]

Thank you tecky people at aidesmeds

amen, brother!

[Ann]

Was the server down?  I've not been able to display the forums since yesterday evening. 

Something was down. My theory is that the hamster fell out of his wheel again - and I'm sticking to it.

If you could compare my computer expertise to car mechanicing, I could gap and change the spark plugs, change the oil, top up the brake fluid, change the tires and do a few other simple maintenance type things, but I couldn't fix a transmission or swap out an engine. Oh - I can drive the car too. (yay me!) I can also work a ten-ton winch on a fishing boat in a gale of wind, and do all the necessary navigational deeds in the wheelhouse too. But I couldn't strip the winch down or fix the steering chains in the wheelhouse.

So yeah, it was that darn hamster falling out of his wheel again.

[Jeff G]

The forum is running really slow for many members today . I hope that it all gets sorted out .

[iana5252]

We will be performing site maintenance this afternoon. The site may be inaccessible for a short period of time and certain navigation may be unavailable for a short period of time. Thank you in advance for your patience. 

[leatherman]

thank you for the notice; but most especially, thanks for keeping the forums going.

[zach]

Chrome says you've been reinfected. Haven't learned to wear condoms yet have we? It really is that simple.  (see really, I like joking about teh AIDS)



Diagnostic page for forums.poz.com

What is the current listing status for forums.poz.com?
Site is listed as suspicious - visiting this web site may harm your computer.

Part of this site was listed for suspicious activity 1 time(s) over the past 90 days.

What happened when Google visited this site?
Of the 223 pages we tested on the site over the past 90 days, 75 page(s) resulted in malicious software being downloaded and installed without user consent. The last time Google visited this site was on 2014-02-10, and the last time suspicious content was found on this site was on 2014-01-27.
Malicious software is hosted on 3 domain(s), including domaincurent.net/, iwin-pipe.com/, startreee.net/.

2 domain(s) appear to be functioning as intermediaries for distributing malware to visitors of this site, including kaizencm.com/, cypriod.com/.

This site was hosted on 1 network(s) including AS14618 (AMAZON-AES).

Has this site acted as an intermediary resulting in further distribution of malware?
Over the past 90 days, forums.poz.com did not appear to function as an intermediary for the infection of any sites.

Has this site hosted malware?
No, this site has not hosted malicious software over the past 90 days.

How did this happen?
In some cases, third parties can add malicious code to legitimate sites, which would cause us to show the warning message.

Next steps:
Return to the previous page.
If you are the owner of this web site, you can request a review of your site using Google Webmaster Tools. More information about the review process is available in Google's Webmaster Help Center.

[Jeff G]

Thanks for the information Zach . The problems are addressed and I sincerely believe the site is safe for use and has been in the past as well . Its unnerving to get the warnings but rest assured its being addressed head on .

[Raf]

And I thought Oral browsing was safer! I don't wear condoms when I visit the forums. Am I infected? 

[Jeff G]

And I thought Oral browsing was safer! I don't wear condoms when I visit the forums. Am I infected? 

oral browsing's isn't a risk nor is keyboard frottage . 

[eric48]

Dame here on Firefox but not safari
Mobile.eric

[leatherman]

argh! all the malware notices are annoying. I'm thinking good thoughts about the techies and hoping they get this fixed soon.

What happened when Google visited this site?
Of the 536 pages we tested on the site over the past 90 days, 211 page(s) resulted in malicious software being downloaded and installed without user consent. The last time Google visited this site was on 2014-02-12, and the last time suspicious content was found on this site was on 2014-02-12.
Malicious software is hosted on 7 domain(s), including domaincurent.net/, systemly.net/, jakiewebs.com/.

7 domain(s) appear to be functioning as intermediaries for distributing malware to visitors of this site, including kaizencm.com/, makosious.com/, makosaholic.com/.

keyboard frottage

ouch!!

[buginme2]

 It doesn't bode well for this site when you get a warning saying the site contains malware and is likely to infect my Mac with financial thievery. 

[Raf]

oral browsing's isn't a risk nor is keyboard frottage .

Good to know. I guess that mouse masturbation isn't risky either 

BTW, the malware warnings continue, folks.

[Jeff G]

All the problems have been addressed but it just takes awhile for Google to stop the warnings . All is good and there is and was no danger . 

[Starsurf]

When trying to access the forums from my computer I get an error message saying I am banned because of commercial postings.

[Starsurf]

The only way I can gain access to the forum is by using Stainless web browser. All others (Chrome, Safari, firefox) say I am banned as a commercial member . Am i banned?

[Ann]

The only way I can gain access to the forum is by using Stainless web browser. All others (Chrome, Safari, firefox) say I am banned as a commercial member . Am i banned?

I don't know why you're getting this error message - none of the IP addresses associated with your account appear in our ban list. One is close, but that should not have triggered the ban for you.

Try deleting your cookies - that may work.

Ann

[J.R.E.]

Is anyone anti-virus going crazy on the forums? MY Kaspersky is going wild, warning me, no matter what forum I open up, or any thread.

It is only happening on this site.

The message I receive from Kaspersky is: ( the item was blocked) but the messages are constant

http:  // FORUMS.POZ.COM/ THEMES/THEMES/JS

TROJAN-DOWNLOADER.JS.AGENT.HAI

Trojan Program

[phoenix]

as I navigate this site my security software give me a malicious object alert. Something called Trojan download js. agent.hai      have kapersky    also shows http//poz forums poz.com/themes/themes.js they were blocked but get warning no matter where I go 

[J.R.E.]

Hello Guys,....

Still having a LOT of problems with Kaspersky antivius, blocking and showing that a trojan program on this site, is trying to download. ( see last two posts)

It's non-stop audible and visual warnings, no matter where you click on the forums.

It's happening on Firefox and IE 11

I am currently using Kaspersky Internet Security-  14.0.0.4651 (G)

See my earlier report and Phoenix's report.


Thanks---Ray

[phoenix]

Hi guys Kaspersky still telling me Trojan program trying to download. Its all over the site not just one place. See J.R.E. is still having same problem. Should we be worried?                        Thanks  Phoenix

[Jeff G]

I sent some emails out to find out whats up ... This happened awhile back and was corrected quickly and no ones computer was ever at risk . Stay tuned to this channel for further updates .

[J.R.E.]

I sent some emails out to find out whats up ... This happened awhile back and was corrected quickly and no ones computer was ever at risk . Stay tuned to this channel for further updates .

Thanks Guys !

Looks as though problem has resolved. I am no longer getting any warnings from Kaspersky.

Ray

[Jeff G]

I just received a messsage that the problem has been addressed . Thanks your your patience and hanging in there with us while it was being corrected .

[phoenix]

Thanks guys : )  Warnings gone

[WillyWump]

Just got this from my Norton when I logged in..doesnt sound pretty 

WEB ATTACK: Nuclear Exploit Kit Download 4
SEVERITY: High
Attacker URL: 2f3325d3n57ddb.dminbeautiful.uni.me/
Source Address:192.168.1.103 (192.168.1.103)
ATTACK BLOCKED

[Jeff G]

Just got this from my Norton when I logged in..doesnt sound pretty 

WEB ATTACK: Nuclear Exploit Kit Download 4
SEVERITY: High


Attacker URL: 2f3325d3n57ddb.dminbeautiful.uni.me/
Source Address:192.168.1.103 (192.168.1.103)
ATTACK BLOCKED

Do you have a wireless network ? this seems more like someone nudging in on a wifi signal more than something from the internet ... Im sure I will be corrected if I am wrong .

[aidsshmaids]

Can one of the mods message me regarding a technical problem

[Joe K]

Can one of the mods message me regarding a technical problem

The private message function will not work until you have 3 posts.  This thread is to address issues with the forums.  If you describe the problem you are having, I am sure we can provide some ways to address the problem.

Thanks,

Joe

[aidsshmaids]

word

[Joe K]

word

Bug, I'm working on it.  Check your private email.

Thanks,  Joe

[J.R.E.]

Anyone noticing the pages on this site, loading very slowly?

I first noticed it a couple of days ago,  but it seems to be worse tonight.


It's slow on two different computers, and it doesn't matter whether I use IE -11 or firefox-33.0


Ray

[tednlou2]

I cannot change my profile pic.  I go to photobucket to copy the link, just like I always have.  I paste it and hit update.  However, the image won't apply, saying it has been deleted.  As you can see, it is a message from photobucket that says deleted, where my profile pic is.  I have tried several pics.  It will allow me to use my former profile pic again. 

When I try to post these new pics within a thread, it works just fine.  Anyone have any idea what may be the issue?  Weird they will post within a thread, but not for profile pic. 

Thanks. 

[leatherman]

When I try to post these new pics within a thread, it works just fine.

what thread did you post these in? your profile pix at http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/tedunk/MobileUploads/4db67d47-ab16-4b9a-a1a8-e63e5ad40365_zpsf61f7412.jpg is 404. copy the image url and post in it a new window. Your pix just isn't there at photobucket

[tednlou2]

what thread did you post these in? your profile pix at http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/tedunk/MobileUploads/4db67d47-ab16-4b9a-a1a8-e63e5ad40365_zpsf61f7412.jpg is 404. copy the image url and post in it a new window. Your pix just isn't there at photobucket

Well, I didn't fully post them.  I hit preview and they were there.  Then, I just deleted my post.  I am on the photobucket site, clicking on the pic (pix) I want to use.  I am copying the direct link and then pasting that into the profile pic field, in the change profile section here.  The pics are at photobucket and assigned links.  Weird it works in threads but not for profile. 

I will fully post here the exact same pic I want to use for my profile, just to show it works in threads.  I put this exact link in the profile pic field and I get the "user deleted photo." 

[Jeff G]

It needs to be resized I bet . If the image is too big you would think it would tell you when you post but it does not, so resize the image and try again . I have no idea what size .

[tednlou2]

It needs to be resized I bet . If the image is too big you would think it would tell you when you post but it does not, so resize the image and try again . I have no idea what size .

I cropped it down.  Tried other pics.  So weird.  It just lets me put the old profile pic back.  Maybe I will open a new photobucket account and try that. 

[tednlou2]

Uploaded to another account and no problem.  So weird.  There is obviously some issue with the other account, to let me post pics in threads but not as profile.  I cannot imagine any setting that would prevent that.  Anyway, thanks for the ideas on what it could be. 

[zach]

teb, i think it's an issue with photobucket... i have recently had problems as well

you'll notice that my avatar had been down for the past month, and none of the pictures i've ever shared in posts display any longer.

i tried to resolve the issue, eventually simply deleted that profile and created a new one.

[zach]

^ted too

[Jeff G]

It was worth the effort, very handsome .

[tednlou2]

Perhaps this is the fault of my IPad, but whenever I begin a post and open a new window to get info or a link to use in my post, I often return to my post to find all my text gone. 

Curious whether others experience this and on various devices?  It doesn't happen every time, but I would say 50% of the time.  Could just be some issue with safari on IPad, but doesn't happen with emails or other websites. 

[bmancanfly]

When I go to poz.com it takes me to a sign in page where my sign in info doesn't work.  I haven't been forwarded to that sign in page in the past.

I was able to get around it by going to aidsmed.com.  I checked my sign in info and I was entering the correct info before.

Is this happening to anyone else?  I guess if it was, we might not know it because if you can't get past the sign in page then you can't post either.

[Jeff G]

  I will check on it . 

[Jim Allen]

For a split second the site seemed to have an issue but refresh and it's fine .
https://www.poz.com/ - Left-hand side select community and then forum to get back.

[leatherman]

When I go to poz.com it takes me to a sign in page where my sign in info doesn't work..........
 then you can't post either.

where are you logging in for what? there is no forum log in from the poz.com page, although there is a poz personals log in. http://forums.poz.com is the url for the forum log in.

https://www.poz.com/

the link is actually without the http"s"
http://poz.com