Has ED been hacked?

[RocketDawg]

I know it's in essence a competitive MSU fan site (and not reallly sure why), but this seemed interesting enough to report here. I just tried to go there and got a big red screen warning that it's possibly a "Deceptive Website". And you can't get beyond that screen, other than to tell Google it's really OK.

I didn't really think there were any Bears with the technical capabilty to do such a thing.

 

[Col. Forbin]

Got the same thing.

 

[Dawgbite]

So ED has been one big troll job the entire time?

 

[57stratdawg]

Looks like it got flagged by Google. Either a number of people recently reported them or could be an issue with them storing credit card numbers.

I think it's just a Chrome issue though. Seems fine on Safari.

 

[BiscuitEater]

This was just posted on ED ..

***SITE WARNING - PLEASE READ AND RELAX***

Due to numerous reports from people that our site is a "phishing site" Google has implemented a pop up warning that many of you are seeing. We are obviously not a phishing site, which is well documented based on our interactive nature for the past several years. In fact, this site has taken legal actions to block subpoenas from people in Oxford before to protect users private information.

The good news is Google saves these fraudulent reports. We intend to pursue the original reports and see what civil actions can be taken against those who orchestrated and took part in the attack on this website. I think we all know where their allegiance lies, and this is an easy way to flush out the cockroaches.​

 

[GreaterCowbell]

They are reporting on ED that Google has received numerous reports from people (in Oxford) that the site is a "phishing site". Civil actions are expected.

 

[AlSwearengen]

damn bears. They are more worried about rumors of a continued investigation than they are of the penalties. After yesterdays revelation that there is still an investigation, the bears have hacked them.

 

[TaleofTwoDogs]

Same issue on Firefox

 

[dawgman42]

Two things:

1.) Really? Taking action against a message board being flagged wrong. Cripple fight!!
2.) There will be no actions one could classify as "civil" if dealing with refuse from Oxford.

 

[patdog]

The good news is Google saves these fraudulent reports. We intend to pursue the original reports and see what civil actions can be taken against those who orchestrated and took part in the attack on this website. I think we all know where their allegiance lies, and this is an easy way to flush out the cockroaches.

This could get interesting.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Looks like it got flagged by Google. Either a number of people recently reported them or could be an issue with them storing credit card numbers.

I think it's just a Chrome issue though. Seems fine on Safari.

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[DAWG61]

1.) Really? Taking action against a message board being flagged wrong. Cripple fight!!

Why wouldn't they take action? If I owned a website and visitor impressions was my lifeline I would take action too and so would you.

 

[Shamoan]

So TOXIC!!!!

 

[Wizard of bulldogery]

that's awesome... i'm was worried i'm gonna have to have a meeting with corporate security... pretty sure there aren't any ole miss guys working in that dept and i know there are a couple of state grads in there. hell they have more downtime than i do and are probably on there. 17ing not zees

 

[dawgman42]

I highly doubt ED is a lifeline of ecommerce or royalties for anyone. But, if the click-an-ad profits are more than what attorneys are going to charge, hey, go for it! I think it's ridiculous.

 

[RocketDawg]

Looks like it got flagged by Google. Either a number of people recently reported them or could be an issue with them storing credit card numbers.

I think it's just a Chrome issue though. Seems fine on Safari.

No ... I'm using Safari and it's not working. Safari 10.0.2.

 

[RocketDawg]

This was just posted on ED ..

***SITE WARNING - PLEASE READ AND RELAX***

 Due to numerous reports from people that our site is a "phishing site" Google has implemented a pop up warning that many of you are seeing. We are obviously not a phishing site, which is well documented based on our interactive nature for the past several years. In fact, this site has taken legal actions to block subpoenas from people in Oxford before to protect users private information.

The good news is Google saves these fraudulent reports. We intend to pursue the original reports and see what civil actions can be taken against those who orchestrated and took part in the attack on this website. I think we all know where their allegiance lies, and this is an easy way to flush out the cockroaches.​

I don't get this message ... still get the red screen warning message. Might have to restart Safari and try again.

 

[patdog]

It would be more ridiculous to not go after whoever filed the false reports. It's not like it's going to be a difficult case to litigate, or one that would likely ever get to that point. Seems a pretty easy matter to figure out who did this and then send them a demand letter and settle.

 

[Msubulldogfan1]

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[T-TownDawgg]

Caution. Went over to ED and my phone locked down like a black bear media pressroom

 

[yjnkdawg]

I don't get this message ... still get the red screen warning message. Might have to restart Safari and try again.

It is probably based upon your browser security settings. In Firefox it said based upon my security settings that the site was being blocked , or something similar to that.

 

[engie]

Should expect the same thing to be coming here. Wouldn't make sense for those people to go to the trouble to report one site without going ahead and reporting both, even if ED does kick them a little harder than here.

 

[RocketDawg]

Should expect the same thing to be coming here. Wouldn't make sense for those people to go to the trouble to report one site without going ahead and reporting both, even if ED does kick them a little harder than here.

That's what I was thinking too. It's only a matter of time. Hopefully they'll get it cleared up a little sooner. I like both sites.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

Nah. Not just Chrome. ED comes up as being deceptive on Firefox as well.

 

[thf24]

I highly doubt ED is a lifeline of ecommerce or royalties for anyone. But, if the click-an-ad profits are more than what attorneys are going to charge, hey, go for it! I think it's ridiculous.

You realize it costs money to host on the internet, right? Most fan sites of any kind are doing well just to break even. If someone is intentionally disrupting a revenue stream that barely keeps your project in the black to begin with, you need to do something about it.

 

[msstatelp1]

If Chrome gives you the DECEPTIVE SITE AHEAD screen below, click DETAILS and it will give you the screen at the bottom. You can then click VISIT THIS UNSAFE SITE and it will take you there.

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[KurtRambis4]

Maybe it's just what nature intended*

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[DerHntr]

Freeze did it

 

[RocketDawg]

It is probably based upon your browser security settings. In Firefox it said based upon my security settings that the site was being blocked , or something similar to that.

In Safari, just use the Safari pulldown, go to Preferences/Security tab/turn off bubble that says "Warn when visiting a fradulent website".

 

[WilCoDawg]

I would assume this is no different than an IP attack on a website. Legally? Who knows? But the effect is essentially the same.

 

[josebrown]

It is probably based upon your browser security settings. In Firefox it said based upon my security settings that the site was being blocked , or something similar to that.

he was referring to the post on ED explaining the situation. Just misinterpreted the post showing and stating the post from ED as a warning message not letting someone on the site. But you both probably know hat by now since the problems have been worked out by now, I'd imagine. But if not, that's what that was.