Suggestions for Team-BHP from Team-BHPians

Cyrus43 · 4th October 2008, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

I dont know if other people are having this problem, but i am. Since yesterday, whenever i am on the forum, there have been constant SpyWare alerts popping up. It happens only on team-bhp. No other website has this problem. Also, the moment i shut the page, the alerts dissappear....and come back when i reopen the page. Can someone look into it or should I ignore it???

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Originally Posted by GTO

Cyrus, that has to be a problem on your PC and / or anti-spyware program. For the record, I see the same alerts when I open ANY webpage with the I.explorer. I recommend a better browser!

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Been using Chrome for accessing T-BHP for some time now and I got my first the first exploit detection by ESET.

The log :
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03-10-2008 09:26:08 HTTP filter file http://content.yieldmanager.edgesuit...3e2c22c78.swf?

clickTag=http://ads.komli.com/click,AAAAAKzdBQAvLBQAqBsGAAAANAAAAAkACQAGCgIABgKV 2gYAHiEJAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKX5UgAAA AA

SWF/Exploit.CVE-2007-0071 trojan

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Anyone else faced this?

GTO, the same problem is being faced by another member too. Cant be a coincidence. Also, i tried on another PC a few days ago. It showed the same message. I think there is a spyware lurking around somewhere and it should be taken in as top priority to get it out of the system!!

salilpawar1 · 4th October 2008, 21:03

Does Team-BHP have a full-fledged Data Backup?

I am asking because xbhp.com recently had a server crash and all data in its threads was lost.

salilpawar1 · 4th October 2008, 21:29

Another question, dunno if this is asked before. Answer this if it is not a problem

Isn't the Administrator profile run by GTO himself? If yes, why is the location USA? Also, the Administrator avatar looks very wierd. It might shoo away newbies

Rehaan · 4th October 2008, 23:09

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Originally Posted by bblost

It would be very nice if a board message sent out has some way to identify it as a broadcast message....

Okay - future mass messages shall be made more obvious.

but....

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

... the message was adressed to "team" . That should have been explanatory enough right

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

... But still, something like " BCC to all" would have saved us from the initial shock

A note of "BCC to all members" is a good way to do it i guess.

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Originally Posted by salilpawar1

...Does Team-BHP have a full-fledged Data Backup?...

Thanks for the concern Salil, our system of backups is pretty good - however the xbhp incident has definitely made us double-check and re-test what we already have in place.

cya
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HappyWheels · 4th October 2008, 23:19

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Originally Posted by salilpawar1

Does Team-BHP have a full-fledged Data Backup?...

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

...Thanks for the concern Salil, our system of backups is pretty good -...

T-BHP does a daily backup at around 11am. Been noticing it for the last one week!

Rehaan · 5th October 2008, 17:08

Chrome browser giving an "Expoit Detected" message

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Been using Chrome for accessing T-BHP for some time now and I got my first the first exploit detection by ESET.

The log :
*************
03-10-2008 09:26:08 HTTP filter file http://content.yieldmanager.edgesuit...3e2c22c78.swf?

clickTag=http://ads.komli.com/click,AAAAAKzdBQAvLBQAqBsGAAAANAAAAAkACQAGCgIABgKV 2gYAHiEJAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKX5UgAAA AA

SWF/Exploit.CVE-2007-0071 trojan

**************

Anyone else faced this?

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

GTO, the same problem is being faced by another member too. Cant be a coincidence. Also, i tried on another PC a few days ago. It showed the same message. I think there is a spyware lurking around somewhere and it should be taken in as top priority to get it out of the system!!

Guys,

You can be assured that we DO NOT have any trojans or viruses on our website.

The warning message is only seen on the Chrome browser which is still in its BETA (testing) stage.

If you google this topic (how ironic) you will find more info on it :

· Israel Matzav: Google Chrome: Israel Matzav may be harmful to your computer

· KVR: Warning: Visiting this site may harm your computer!

· why I got WARINING message with CHROME ?? - SitePoint Forums

cya
R

HappyWheels · 5th October 2008, 19:25

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Been using Chrome for accessing T-BHP for some time now and I got my first the first exploit detection by ESET.
...Anyone else faced this?

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

Chrome browser giving an "Expoit Detected" message
...You can be assured that we DO NOT have any trojans or viruses on our website.
...
If you google this topic (how ironic) you will find more info on it :
...

Rehaan,

Two points to be highlighted:

1. Do check my post again - I did not say that Chrome gave the error. It is just the browser I used. It was the log from ESET - NOD32 Smart Security system. So, regardless of me using Chrome, IE, FF or Opera (or any other browser) I would have got the warning.

2. The log does not say there is a trojan here at T-BHP. Rather it highlighted a exploit'able code in one of the flash files that was being used by the advt provider. So, yes, T-BHP might not have virus, but these flash files might exploit a hole in the end users machine.

My post was just a heads-up to our team to be cautious - even the flash advt are risky. Better safe than sorry.

SLK · 6th October 2008, 17:09

Well, if any of us have a problem with the ads... why not we just block it for ourselves!

These ads are all over the web!... its not just team-bhp!... so if you think there is actually a problem.... just block it for yourself! ....

I'm sure team-bhp is not the only site we visit which has these ads.

bblost · 7th October 2008, 13:46

How about a minor infraction if a new thread is created for an existing topic.

The mods can take a call on how easy it would have been to have searched and found the same. Sometimes it just does not make sense when the member mentions "I searched and did not find any". But the similar thread listed below have almost the same title.

GTO · 7th October 2008, 17:01

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

1. Do check my post again - I did not say that Chrome gave the error. It is just the browser I used. It was the log from ESET - NOD32 Smart Security system. So, regardless of me using Chrome, IE, FF or Opera (or any other browser) I would have got the warning.

That particular flash ad is being looked into as a matter of the highest priority. We will have this sorted ASAP. Thanks for bringing it to our notice.

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Originally Posted by bblost

How about a minor infraction if a new thread is created for an existing topic.

You'd be amazed at the number of threads we move / merge each day. Not so much the newbies, but we'd appreciate senior members searching before creating. We will discuss your suggestion.

somspaple · 7th October 2008, 18:33

Hi Mods..

You are doing a great job in keeping the forum focued and clean.

Just one case for improvement (although not much of a bother) after any information display like in my case being newbie..after posting a message- I get a display that it would be cleared by moderator for posting and the site is supposed to redirect me to the last page I was in. But it always redirects to the root of the topic like...

Team-BHP > Team-BHP > A Collection of the best threads

and I need to navigate my way to the page or I need to use 'back' button of the browser repeatedly till I get to the page. Can we address this issue.

Surprise · 10th October 2008, 18:14

Is it possible to diplay the last ad in 'classifieds' section on the first page itself. So that there is no need to click " TEAM-BHP Classifieds" to check out for new ads.

ankit.jhamb · 10th October 2008, 18:26

mods
there is a problem when a press the search button on the homepage.the ad in front covers the search box,and we cannot see what is being typed in the search box.
it would be nice if you could address this issue.
thanks and regards
ankit jhamb

Cyrus43 · 11th October 2008, 01:17

@MODS!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check the server for spywares!! Around 10 mins ago, my current web page (team bhp) suddenly closed and then it opened again automaticall, but not once, it kept opening new tabs continuously till i had to shut off my pc and had to reboot it. Also, this same thing happened at my friends laptop too. Guys, please check it...

thanks..

SLK · 11th October 2008, 02:40

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

@MODS!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check the server for spywares!!

LoL! one of the major effects of the global financial crisis on the Indian Markets is because of panic.

There is nothing! wrong on team-bhp otherwise 1000s of users would see it!

Update your browser.

4th October 2008, 21:03	#1622
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Does Team-BHP have a full-fledged Data Backup? I am asking because xbhp.com recently had a server crash and all data in its threads was lost. Last edited by salilpawar1 : 4th October 2008 at 21:06.
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4th October 2008, 21:29	#1623
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Another question, dunno if this is asked before. Answer this if it is not a problem Isn't the Administrator profile run by GTO himself? If yes, why is the location USA? Also, the Administrator avatar looks very wierd. It might shoo away newbies
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6th October 2008, 17:09	#1628
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	Well, if any of us have a problem with the ads... why not we just block it for ourselves! These ads are all over the web!... its not just team-bhp!... so if you think there is actually a problem.... just block it for yourself! .... I'm sure team-bhp is not the only site we visit which has these ads.
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7th October 2008, 13:46	#1629
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,355 Times View My Garage	How about a minor infraction if a new thread is created for an existing topic. The mods can take a call on how easy it would have been to have searched and found the same. Sometimes it just does not make sense when the member mentions "I searched and did not find any". But the similar thread listed below have almost the same title.
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7th October 2008, 18:33	#1631
somspaple BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 342 Thanked: 915 Times	case for improvement Hi Mods.. You are doing a great job in keeping the forum focued and clean. Just one case for improvement (although not much of a bother) after any information display like in my case being newbie..after posting a message- I get a display that it would be cleared by moderator for posting and the site is supposed to redirect me to the last page I was in. But it always redirects to the root of the topic like... Team-BHP > Team-BHP > A Collection of the best threads and I need to navigate my way to the page or I need to use 'back' button of the browser repeatedly till I get to the page. Can we address this issue.
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10th October 2008, 18:14	#1632
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Is it possible to diplay the last ad in 'classifieds' section on the first page itself. So that there is no need to click " TEAM-BHP Classifieds" to check out for new ads.
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10th October 2008, 18:26	#1633
ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 573 Thanked: Once	mods there is a problem when a press the search button on the homepage.the ad in front covers the search box,and we cannot see what is being typed in the search box. it would be nice if you could address this issue. thanks and regards ankit jhamb
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11th October 2008, 01:17	#1634
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	@MODS!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check the server for spywares!! Around 10 mins ago, my current web page (team bhp) suddenly closed and then it opened again automaticall, but not once, it kept opening new tabs continuously till i had to shut off my pc and had to reboot it. Also, this same thing happened at my friends laptop too. Guys, please check it... thanks..
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