The Hero of Time (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/12/12 | Reply
Finally I'm in. I couldn't leave a comment before since I always log out, but I've been viewing your blog since this lock down began by searching on google and caching the page.
Sadly, I didn't think to take a screenshot, when my computer was bombarded by threats. I just wanted to get the heck out of there. After that, I was too afraid to go through the front door, so I didn't give myself the opportunity to run into the threats to take a picture. Sorta like how I enjoy wildlife at the zoo, but I'm not going to sneak up close to a lion in the wilderness to take a picture of it XD Maybe...
Good news is that since logging in, I have not encountered any threats. And that my virus protection kicked in. The weird part about that virus was how it just kept coming up on alert, even when I had exited out of every window. I must have gotten at least 8 pop ups from my security telling me I was being attacked. That has never happened before, and it scared me. Like there was a battering ram forcing through my defense.
That same day I had been like, "I'm done with deviantart!Too many viruses!" And then TheO lockdown XD But, bossman, I just wanted to say how admirable it was of you to lock the site down and fight the problem to keep as many members safe as you could. That's pretty amazing.
The Wickedly Evil (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/09/12 | Reply
Its not suspicious or anything but the hug and fav option on works turn into words like, Thumb image turns into the word "thumb" or it doesn't go gray and just adds number to hug (I don't think you can rehug/refav or anything, just to clear that up if you thought that ^^""). Apart from that hmm I don't think so :O. Anyways, I hope everything works out. Best of luck Adam and the O staff! I will be sure to report anything suspicious if I come across it.
Last edited by Heartstop at 12:31:16 PM CST on March 9, 2012.
Are we still in lock-down? xDD Yesterday early morning, theO already switched off completely (apparently) what with Chrome unable to detect the servers etc. So I'm waiting for the explanation post now~ also, why was this posted only on your blog and not the frontpage xD
Maybe it's just that the browser connects wrong to the website? The comment box thing is more of a bug, I believe..
As for the blank pages and server errors.. *Shrugs* I don't know ^^' I just reload the page or type in the URL again until I get let in.
I see. I usually use Firefox. When I try opening a comment box, it'll take me to some blank page or it'll open the comments in a weird way. This morning I had a problem getting here with the page saying "server down" or something like that. *shrugs* Is it safe to come here any more? O_o;
It could be the Browser.. I use Google Chrome, lol. But it only happens with this site, and one other I visit :S
Also every once in a while it won't let me connect, saying page not found or that the site could be down for maintenance and to try later (Though I know it isn't)
i tried to access the page yesterday and it didn't open ^^;; 'data not found' or something like that.....and i thought initially it's either a browser issue or the one of the web connection.....awkward.....whyyyyy would someone take down this site with a virus, i fail to understand
So glad I didn't log of my account yesterday! I wouldn't know what to do if I can't go on theO. >.>
I'm not noticing anything suspicious so far, so I'm all good. :D
At times I click things, but it redirects me to other pages or opens up tabs. I think it's like what somebody already commented on. Also curious about how long this might last? Feels like manning down the fort before getting stormed. o_o
Queen of theO � (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/08/12 | Reply
Guhhh, when I was trying to reply to my friend, the comment box opened up into another tab and it told me "bing" somewhere on the links and some other stupid links... is that part of the virus? it didn't set off my virus alarm though ==
I am not a follower, I am a friend. I do not ask for subscribers, only friends.
wallpaperotaku
The Hero of Time (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/12/12 | Reply
Finally I'm in. I couldn't leave a comment before since I always log out, but I've been viewing your blog since this lock down began by searching on google and caching the page.
Sadly, I didn't think to take a screenshot, when my computer was bombarded by threats. I just wanted to get the heck out of there. After that, I was too afraid to go through the front door, so I didn't give myself the opportunity to run into the threats to take a picture. Sorta like how I enjoy wildlife at the zoo, but I'm not going to sneak up close to a lion in the wilderness to take a picture of it XD Maybe...
Good news is that since logging in, I have not encountered any threats. And that my virus protection kicked in. The weird part about that virus was how it just kept coming up on alert, even when I had exited out of every window. I must have gotten at least 8 pop ups from my security telling me I was being attacked. That has never happened before, and it scared me. Like there was a battering ram forcing through my defense.
That same day I had been like, "I'm done with deviantart!Too many viruses!" And then TheO lockdown XD But, bossman, I just wanted to say how admirable it was of you to lock the site down and fight the problem to keep as many members safe as you could. That's pretty amazing.
chichi6
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/09/12 | Reply
...this is totally random. yes i would very much like an explanation, but later when u get to it....
Heartstop
The Wickedly Evil (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/09/12 | Reply
Its not suspicious or anything but the hug and fav option on works turn into words like, Thumb image turns into the word "thumb" or it doesn't go gray and just adds number to hug (I don't think you can rehug/refav or anything, just to clear that up if you thought that ^^""). Apart from that hmm I don't think so :O. Anyways, I hope everything works out. Best of luck Adam and the O staff! I will be sure to report anything suspicious if I come across it.
Last edited by Heartstop at 12:31:16 PM CST on March 9, 2012.
Aoz0ra
Otakuite+ | Posted 03/09/12 | Reply
Are we still in lock-down? xDD Yesterday early morning, theO already switched off completely (apparently) what with Chrome unable to detect the servers etc. So I'm waiting for the explanation post now~
also, why was this posted only on your blog and not the frontpage xDLMAO
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/09/12 | Reply
@twilight samurai:
Maybe it's just that the browser connects wrong to the website? The comment box thing is more of a bug, I believe..
As for the blank pages and server errors.. *Shrugs* I don't know ^^' I just reload the page or type in the URL again until I get let in.
twilight samurai
Redeemed (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/09/12 | Reply
@LMAO:
I see. I usually use Firefox. When I try opening a comment box, it'll take me to some blank page or it'll open the comments in a weird way. This morning I had a problem getting here with the page saying "server down" or something like that. *shrugs* Is it safe to come here any more? O_o;
LMAO
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/09/12 | Reply
@twilight samurai:
It could be the Browser.. I use Google Chrome, lol. But it only happens with this site, and one other I visit :S
Also every once in a while it won't let me connect, saying page not found or that the site could be down for maintenance and to try later (Though I know it isn't)
aizome
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/09/12 | Reply
i tried to access the page yesterday and it didn't open ^^;; 'data not found' or something like that.....and i thought initially it's either a browser issue or the one of the web connection.....awkward.....whyyyyy would someone take down this site with a virus, i fail to understand
James
Team | Posted 03/09/12 | Reply
I haven't had any issues, but I am not a heavy user of the site anyway. Best of luck, Adam and Team!
Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss
Michiyo Shimizu
Queen of theO � (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/08/12 | Reply
what the, why do you have an elfen lied avatar? LOL D:
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twilight samurai
Redeemed (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/08/12 | Reply
@LMAO:
Hey! That happens to me too! Is it a browser thing or do you just experience this just with TheO?
Aria Sky
Senior Otaku | Posted 03/08/12 | Reply
So glad I didn't log of my account yesterday! I wouldn't know what to do if I can't go on theO. >.>
I'm not noticing anything suspicious so far, so I'm all good. :D
LMAO
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/08/12 | Reply
At times I click things, but it redirects me to other pages or opens up tabs. I think it's like what somebody already commented on. Also curious about how long this might last? Feels like manning down the fort before getting stormed. o_o
Moka
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/08/12 | Reply
so, if i may ask, what all is disabled besides searching and logging in/out?
Michiyo Shimizu
Queen of theO � (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/08/12 | Reply
Guhhh, when I was trying to reply to my friend, the comment box opened up into another tab and it told me "bing" somewhere on the links and some other stupid links... is that part of the virus? it didn't set off my virus alarm though ==
I am not a follower, I am a friend. I do not ask for subscribers, only friends.