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nina Published in the 13:55:29
New York Times' Web site is struggling with problems created by "unauthorized advertising, but it is unknown which appear on the site, and whether the website had been compromised.
Rogue ad warns readers that his computer may be infected with a virus and redirects it to a site that is willing to offer anti-virus software, according to a note published in the newspaper media & advertising section:
Some of NYTimes.com readers have seen the pop-up window, warning them of the presence of the virus, and send them to the site, which states that offer anti-virus software. We believe that this was generated by unauthorized advertising and was working to prevent a recurrence. If you see this warning, we assume that you do not click on it. Instead, restart the web browser.
Site, most antivirus03.com, a hijacker, that the fraudulent use of strategies to promote a fake security software, security, copyright GeekPolice.net.
CNET, one reader told how the pop-up ad essentially hijacked his browser, preventing him from navigating on the site.
"They took me 'anti-virus website, which is stored attempts to scan my computer and install the software. Use the back button to reload the page contains a virus, "said the reader." It is not possible to close the page, requiring a force quit. "
Representatives of the New York Times did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Rogue ad warns readers that his computer may be infected with a virus and redirects it to a site that is willing to offer anti-virus software, according to a note published in the newspaper media & advertising section:
Some of NYTimes.com readers have seen the pop-up window, warning them of the presence of the virus, and send them to the site, which states that offer anti-virus software. We believe that this was generated by unauthorized advertising and was working to prevent a recurrence. If you see this warning, we assume that you do not click on it. Instead, restart the web browser.
Site, most antivirus03.com, a hijacker, that the fraudulent use of strategies to promote a fake security software, security, copyright GeekPolice.net.
CNET, one reader told how the pop-up ad essentially hijacked his browser, preventing him from navigating on the site.
"They took me 'anti-virus website, which is stored attempts to scan my computer and install the software. Use the back button to reload the page contains a virus, "said the reader." It is not possible to close the page, requiring a force quit. "
Representatives of the New York Times did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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