Bryen wrote: > On Sat, 2007-11-24 at 20:06 -0600, Jim Sabatke wrote: >> Starting today, I've been getting popups in Firefox that say" >> >> # begin quote >> >> Authentication Required >> >> Enter username and password for "CCCP Operations" at >> http://graphics.pop6.com >> >> User Name: [ entry box ] >> Password: [ entry box ] >> >> []Use Password Manager to remember this password. >> >> [Cancel] [OK] >> >> # end quote >> >> Sometimes I have to hit [Cancel] a dozen or more times until it stops >> popping up. >> >> It doesn't seem to be happening in Opera or Konqueror. I googled for >> it,but haven't found anything. Is it possible I have a corrupted file >> or even some sort of virus? >> >> Jim > > Extremely doubtful that you have a virus, but hey, there's a first time > for everything. :-) > > I would say it s aproblem within your user identity itself. As a test > and troubleshooting exercise, you could log in as a different user on > your machine and try out Firefox there. See if the problem persists. > If so, its something in your user's profile. > >
It is now happening on Konq and Opera. I am beginning to think that the chat site I visit. I am beginning to suspect that the chat site is being compromised by malware. It seems strange the the acronym "CCCP" appears in the message with so much malware coming from Eastern Europe. Jim -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
