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Virus redirecting to Bing

Virus redirecting to Bing

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Matke04
Posting Freak
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03-07-2023, 07:54 PM
#1
Hello, I'm experiencing a strange problem with my father's computer. When he visits bing.com, he's directed to suspicious sites that claim he has a virus and ask for a phone number. I understand this is fake. I've tried several antivirus programs—Kaspersky TDSS Killer, Malwarebytes, HitmanPro, AdwCleaner, Junkware Removal Tool, Emsisoft—and they don't help. It happens across all web browsers. To summarize: typing www.bing.com redirects to malicious pages. Thanks, TheMastr13
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Matke04
03-07-2023, 07:54 PM #1

Hello, I'm experiencing a strange problem with my father's computer. When he visits bing.com, he's directed to suspicious sites that claim he has a virus and ask for a phone number. I understand this is fake. I've tried several antivirus programs—Kaspersky TDSS Killer, Malwarebytes, HitmanPro, AdwCleaner, Junkware Removal Tool, Emsisoft—and they don't help. It happens across all web browsers. To summarize: typing www.bing.com redirects to malicious pages. Thanks, TheMastr13

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Muezzze
Member
60
03-13-2023, 03:15 PM
#2
It's simple to switch the default starting location, and avoid Bing.com since it might contain malware.
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Muezzze
03-13-2023, 03:15 PM #2

It's simple to switch the default starting location, and avoid Bing.com since it might contain malware.

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thebjmax1
Senior Member
395
03-13-2023, 05:03 PM
#3
The file format you're thinking of is likely a host-based security solution, which often evades traditional antivirus detection.
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thebjmax1
03-13-2023, 05:03 PM #3

The file format you're thinking of is likely a host-based security solution, which often evades traditional antivirus detection.

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Sussu
Senior Member
708
03-13-2023, 09:56 PM
#4
It just didn't make sense...
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Sussu
03-13-2023, 09:56 PM #4

It just didn't make sense...

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Splax67
Member
190
03-19-2023, 05:35 AM
#5
Consider removing the file if it's no longer needed.
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Splax67
03-19-2023, 05:35 AM #5

Consider removing the file if it's no longer needed.

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Airko_
Junior Member
48
03-19-2023, 07:16 AM
#6
It could be managed through the control panel. Most browsers have a feature to restore their default settings (see http://www.howtogeek.com/171924/how-to-r...-settings/). Consider trying it.
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Airko_
03-19-2023, 07:16 AM #6

It could be managed through the control panel. Most browsers have a feature to restore their default settings (see http://www.howtogeek.com/171924/how-to-r...-settings/). Consider trying it.

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redriley12
Junior Member
41
03-19-2023, 08:29 PM
#7
You launch it and check for unusual symbols. It’s a utility commonly found in Windows to register local DNS entries (such as linking "router" to "192.168.1.1" for easier access). Unfortunately, this straightforward function also makes it simple for someone with limited technical skills to interfere with your system.
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redriley12
03-19-2023, 08:29 PM #7

You launch it and check for unusual symbols. It’s a utility commonly found in Windows to register local DNS entries (such as linking "router" to "192.168.1.1" for easier access). Unfortunately, this straightforward function also makes it simple for someone with limited technical skills to interfere with your system.

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iStrafeRunner
Member
169
03-19-2023, 09:55 PM
#8
It has some unusual phrases. I believe they’re the cause. Please wait a moment, and I’ll respond again.
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iStrafeRunner
03-19-2023, 09:55 PM #8

It has some unusual phrases. I believe they’re the cause. Please wait a moment, and I’ll respond again.

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DingbatPlayzMC
Senior Member
425
03-22-2023, 06:51 AM
#9
The system requests admin rights, which I have.
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DingbatPlayzMC
03-22-2023, 06:51 AM #9

The system requests admin rights, which I have.

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eLicks
Member
187
03-23-2023, 08:27 PM
#10
Launch Notepad with admin privileges, then navigate to the hosts file. On Windows, click File → Open and select the hosts file. On Linux, use sudo to execute the command.
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eLicks
03-23-2023, 08:27 PM #10

Launch Notepad with admin privileges, then navigate to the hosts file. On Windows, click File → Open and select the hosts file. On Linux, use sudo to execute the command.

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