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Reliable ImageVenue turning VIRAL?

Discussion in 'About phun.org' started by Whacksource, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. Whacksource

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    ImageVenue has been a pretty problem free site for image hosting in the past, and I've often relied upon it confidently. But in the past week i have noticed two spyware invasions coming through imagevenue visits, and I have noticed other people complaing of surprises as well. I suggest that maybe they are becoming sloppy at imagevenue and they are no longer top pick any more.:(
     
    Whacksource, Aug 13, 2008
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  2. Noodle Panda

    Noodle Panda ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 15 Year Member

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    Other people complaining in here? I havent had any such problems myself.
     
    Noodle Panda, Aug 13, 2008
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  3. wtfazzhole

    wtfazzhole Munchin on Pussy ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 15 Year Member Original Phun Crew

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    they have had advertisers in the past try to install spyware onto the user's computer but they had since booted the advertiser. This would be new to me if it is a continued problem.
     
    wtfazzhole, Aug 13, 2008
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  4. Taipan

    Taipan Reach Out And Touch Faith Staff Member ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 15 Year Member Original Phun Crew Phun Award Holder POLL STAR ★

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    I only use IV as a host for my pics,i click most of the pics posted here...NO Problem for me till now.....
    It's the best host we have at the moment.
     
    Taipan, Aug 13, 2008
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  5. TheRiver

    TheRiver temporarily a little out of order. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 15 Year Member Original Phun Crew Movers & Shakers

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    you´re never safe from infected files people have uploaded, no matter wich host.
    as for blocking ads (which can be "exploited"):
    adblock plus (Firefox)
    adblock pro (MSIE)
     
    TheRiver, Aug 13, 2008
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    Noodle Panda, Aug 14, 2008
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  7. JayHoo

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    iv's ad just tried to install spyware. but i think they will get rid of the advertiser soon.
     
    JayHoo, Aug 14, 2008
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  8. bobkater

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    For those still using the IE, stop doing it. It's full of holes, no matter how many patches they apply to it.

    Use alternative and much safer browsers instead and you will be much less vulnerable to the issues described above.

    Firefox is the 1st such alternative browser to come to mind, but according to tests, Opera is still better. This is what I use.
     
    bobkater, Aug 23, 2008
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