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pontiac1940
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Blocking popups Mar 26, 2020 19:14:19 GMT

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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 26, 2020 19:14:19 GMT

NOTE: Still waiting to hear back from the computer tech about the external hard drive.

Well gosh, starting yesterday I am getting no end of popups in the lower right corner. (Mainly Norton and virus alerts and also other annoying offers.) I recall getting these for a while perhaps one year ago on another computer but not seen for months. Theoretically, they are supposed to be blocked...see top image. Have not done a Windows 10 update for over one week....these things started just yesterday. I use Windows Defender for security and scans are up to date...been using Defender for quite a while...seems to work okay.

I also went into Chrome settings and to notifications and these sites do not seem to be listed.

These annoying things just started yesterday. Was getting several each hour and they stooped last night and started again this morning.

EDIT: I see they are all from lodder6.biz ... will see what I can do about blocking that site.

Suggestions welcome. Thank you.

I don't even have Norton loaded. It was never on my new computer, or I uninstalled it months ago.

Last Edit: Mar 26, 2020 19:16:10 GMT by pontiac1940

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Currently using PSE 2023. Also used 2021, 2018, and had PSE 11, 10, 8, 6 and 3; PS LE and full PS.

pontiac1940 Senior Contributor Posts: 6,008 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Blocking popups Mar 26, 2020 19:18:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 26, 2020 19:18:30 GMT Now blocked lodder6.biz ... will report back if it works.
	Sony A7IV and A7III full-frame mirrorless bodies, Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens, FE 24mm F1.4 GM lens, Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS, Minolta 100 macro. Currently using PSE 2023. Also used 2021, 2018, and had PSE 11, 10, 8, 6 and 3; PS LE and full PS.

Tpgettys
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Blocking popups Mar 26, 2020 20:31:05 GMT

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Post by Tpgettys on Mar 26, 2020 20:31:05 GMT

Let us know if that works pontiac1940

I just did a search and came up with this: The Lodder6.biz pop-ups are a browser-based scam that tries to trick you into subscribing to push notifications so that it can send unwanted advertisements directly to your computer or phone. Lodder6.biz is a malicious site that displays fake error messages to trick you into subscribing to its browser notifications.

To learn more go here: How to remove Lodder6.biz

Last Edit: Mar 26, 2020 20:32:57 GMT by Tpgettys

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pontiac1940 Senior Contributor Posts: 6,008 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Blocking popups Mar 26, 2020 20:45:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 26, 2020 20:45:53 GMT Thanks Tom. I will do that right away and report back. Blocking lodder6.biz did not work. EDIT: I have removed Lodder6 as described. Thank you! Clive Defender should be catching these.
	Last Edit: Mar 26, 2020 20:54:02 GMT by pontiac1940 Sony A7IV and A7III full-frame mirrorless bodies, Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens, FE 24mm F1.4 GM lens, Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS, Minolta 100 macro. Currently using PSE 2023. Also used 2021, 2018, and had PSE 11, 10, 8, 6 and 3; PS LE and full PS.

Tpgettys Administrator Posts: 3,946 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Blocking popups Mar 27, 2020 0:06:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tpgettys on Mar 27, 2020 0:06:44 GMT You're welcome Clive. I'm glad to hear you were able to eradicate it!
	Last Edit: Mar 27, 2020 0:06:55 GMT by Tpgettys “We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.” Confucius Tom's Gallery

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Blocking popups Mar 27, 2020 0:38:47 GMT Peterj likes this

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Post by WayneS on Mar 27, 2020 0:38:47 GMT

Clive, I run Malwarebytes and Defender, as recommended by the Techie at the Company I retired from. He strongly recommends Malwarbytes for scanning and removing malicious software, including rogue security software, adware, and spyware, and includes protection against malware, ransomware, exploit, and malicious websites. He also recommends Defender as a good all round virus scanner, and they are quite compatible, and effective.
There is the odd time, when I get annoyed, as I want to check out a website, and the Malwarebytes will block it, which lets me know there could be a problem. Wayne

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Peterj
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Blocking popups Mar 27, 2020 2:39:55 GMT

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Post by Peterj on Mar 27, 2020 2:39:55 GMT

Mar 27, 2020 0:38:47 GMT WayneS said:

Clive, I run Malwarebytes and Defender, as recommended by the Techie at the Company I retired from. He strongly recommends Malwarbytes for scanning and removing malicious software, including rogue security software, adware, and spyware, and includes protection against malware, ransomware, exploit, and malicious websites. He also recommends Defender as a good all round virus scanner, and they are quite compatible, and effective.
There is the odd time, when I get annoyed, as I want to check out a website, and the Malwarebytes will block it, which lets me know there could be a problem. Wayne

In addition Malwarebytes real time (I have a paid subscription) plays extremely nicely with Windows defender - I've been running them simultaneously for over a year now.

PSE 21, On1 Photo RAW 22, Image Composite Editor, Windows 10

Regards,
Pete

pontiac1940 Senior Contributor Posts: 6,008 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Blocking popups Mar 27, 2020 2:44:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 27, 2020 2:44:57 GMT Thank you Peterj and WayneS BTW, nothing has popped up since blocking Lodder6.biz.
	Sony A7IV and A7III full-frame mirrorless bodies, Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens, FE 24mm F1.4 GM lens, Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS, Minolta 100 macro. Currently using PSE 2023. Also used 2021, 2018, and had PSE 11, 10, 8, 6 and 3; PS LE and full PS.

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