This just happened

[Terryl]

I was browsing the "Global media box" section and saw some of the new posts about this box, went to look at this box on the web (Searched with Google) and found their web site, when I opened it a warning popped up about a problem with windows, (ransomware) it popped up with a message that said I was to log into my router with a login screen that was asking for a user name and password for the router, and it would not let me close the screen or my browser....OOOpppps I hit the power off button and restarted in safe mode then did every scan I could for this problem, "Super Anti-Sypware" found a program that the others (Avast and Malwarebytes) did not, it was adware.(sorry don't have a program name for it, no scan log was created)

But the problem was not detected by any of the AV/Malware/Spyware or Ransomware software on this PC, it may be something new??????


WARNING do not go to the Global Media Box website unless your AV/Malware and Spyware definitions are up to date.

[nobodyspecial]

I see a global media box dot com website Is that the one you mean?

[Terryl]

Yup thats the one, and I don't want to go there again, took about half an hour to get the problem off this one.

[Terryl]

Why would it ask for a router login/password????

[nobodyspecial]

It has nothing to do with the iptv box
linkdn description
Global Media box is a leading full service Creative Promotions & Media Production Company. Our core media implements in Print, Television along with our reach through innovative mediums like Web TV and Sky Advertising, help us manifest content, which captivates corporate and broadcast markets worldwide. Our creative media solutions convert ideas into marketable form.

Innovation is the implementation of creative inspiration. We specialize in high impact concepts. We generate inspiring concepts for a unique advertising approach, brand positioning, pricing strategy or product design strategy. We build perceptions to give an edge to your brand.

We foster ideas gathered from new connections with leading media agencies across the globe. Through our creative collaborations we offer our clients custom- made concepts to achieve highest brand visibility and production content through film and interactive media solutions for TV, broadcast, web, exhibition, training, marketing and internal communications.

Our consummate creative, commercial, management and technical services produce content for circulation globally. In addition we have integrated with Global Hot Air Balloon promotions to make your brand reach out across skies!!

Let your dreams fly in colors!!

[Terryl]

It was not about the box, but happened when I went to that web site.

[nobodyspecial]

I understand that ,just clarifying for others

[Terryl]

I've never seen ransomware ask for a router password.

[subknight]

so, is it safe to go their web site or not?
besides, you don't need to go to their web site, you can order the box from elsewhere.
but, is this a good box compared to Dreamlink T1 and so forth?
Any input will be appreciated.

[Terryl]

so, is it safe to go their web site or not?
besides, you don't need to go to their web site, you can order the box from elsewhere.
but, is this a good box compared to Dreamlink T1 and so forth?
Any input will be appreciated.

Don't know, but I'm not trying it again, not on this system that is.

And can't comment on the boxes, as I have no idea, I just wanted to look at the spec's for that box.

[dishuser]

microshat essentials removed the threat when I went there other day

[nobodyspecial]

so, is it safe to go their web site or not?
besides, you don't need to go to their web site, you can order the box from elsewhere.
but, is this a good box compared to Dreamlink T1 and so forth?
Any input will be appreciated.

Did you miss my post about it not being their website?



Don't know, but I'm not trying it again, not on this system that is.

And can't comment on the boxes, as I have no idea, I just wanted to look at the spec's for that box.

specs
http://www.satfix.to/showthread.php?202610-global-media-box

[Terryl]

microshat essentials removed the threat when I went there other dayDid it ask for a router name and password?? That blew my mind...Is there someway it could have detected the 20 other devices on my system???

[Terryl]

Did you miss my post about it not being their website?




specs
http://www.satfix.to/showthread.php?202610-global-media-boxNice unit, if it had an ice dispenser I would buy one.

[surfinisfun]

Did you miss my post about it not being their website?






Some clarification would be helpful for me.......Terryl posted this virus appeared when he visited the home site of this box.Was this site not their home site ?

[Terryl]

It could have been a redirect somehow, don't know it all happened so fast I could not see the screens, dang computers are getting too fast and too complicated, give me the old 4 switches, punch tape and neon glow lights any day of the week.

And I don't think it was a virus but some form of new adware and happened to trigger on that site URL, if your worried about it or want to go to that site (don't think it's the site) then download Super Antispyware, it's free, and may protect you, as it may have been a random thing.

[dishuser]

Did it ask for a router name and password?? That blew my mind...Is there someway it could have detected the 20 other devices on my system???
not sure
I eat brownies and cookies every day now
actually had forgot about it until I saw this thread...lol