XF 2.1 Spam - re-direct website?

[Nicodelius]

Hello

I am trying to login into the back-end and it redirects me to another website ( I am assuming it is spam). Can anyone advise me how to get rid of this please? Happy to pay for someone to do this,

Administrator log in | English Classroom

Best Wishes

Nick

 

[djbaxter]

It is likely malware on your computer or attached to your browser. When I follow that link, it just takes me to a normal Xenforo admin login page.

1. Do a total anti-malware scan on your computer. I would first scan with Windows Defender and then do another scan with the free version of Malwarebytes.
2. You could also try using another browser to see if it's a simple browser hijack.

 

[Nicodelius]

Hello djbaxter,

Thank you for your time to respond - will try it.
It occurs when you put the password and username that it gets redirected
Regards

Nick

 

[Nicodelius]

I have done an anti-malware on my computer and used two different browsers and it still occurs - the website gets re-directed - it does look like a browser hijack

 

[jeb35]

I have done an anti-malware on my computer

Are you using Malwarebytes? Try using a different pc or mobile and see what happens.

 

[Nicodelius]

I have used Malwarebytes - came back clean. Will try another computer tomorrow.
Thank you

 

[Nicodelius]

I had a friend attempt this on their computer- they get the same image (please see attachment). Anyone suggest how I proceed?

 

[Paul B]

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www.myantispyware.com

 

[Nicodelius]

Thanks I have done this - but it still is coming back . My question is why does it appear when i put in my username and password, and only then does it show? Is it possible the website is hacked rather then my computer?

 

[Paul B]

It's possible I suppose, especially if it's happening to multiple persons.

You will need to contact your sysadmin or host to investigate and resolve it.