Popups not blocked

[Guest]

See www.instantattention.com

How can I block their type of popups?

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

See www.instantattention.com

How can I block their type of popups?

Windows version and service pack level?

 

[Donald Anadell]

Hi Miklos,

To avoid that type of popup message in your browser you will have to disable
Scripting in your browser. If you are using Internet Explorer you will have
disable "Active Scripting" in the Internet Zone. You'll find that Option
under "Tools||Internet Options...||Security||Internet||Custom Level||Active
Scripting", put a tick in the Disable box.

If you are using Firefox, you will have to disable "Enable JavaScript" in
the Content section under Tools||Options||Content. Remove the tick in the
box next to "Enable JavaScript".

Donald Anadell

 

[Guest]

I thought all popups were done with javascript.
Why is this one different?

 

[Donald Anadell]

Hi Miklos,

Generally speaking, Pop-ups can be classified in three following categories:

1. General browser pop-ups
2. Messenger Service Pop-ups
3. Adware||Spyware Pop-ups

General Browser pop-ups Internet Explorer

These are created using one of two methods, "window.open" method or the window.createPopup" method. The "window.open" method creates another Browser Window either as a Pop-up or Pop-under. Windows Popup Blocker and most third party Popup Blockers will prevent this type scripted Popup Window. Windows Popup Blocker does not block the "window.createPopup" method(this is a Cromeless popup window), however this method is restricted to one per page and since SP2 also has size restrictions by default.

Messenger Service Pop-ups

This type of Popup is applicable only to Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The "Messenger Service" [different from Windows Messenger IM] is responsible for transmitting these text-based Pop-up message. Windows XP SP2 turns off the Messenger Service by default, and enables the Windows firewall. This blocks the ports required for Messenger Service data transmission, thus preventing this type Popup.

Adware||Spyware Pop-ups

This third category of course is the reason we are all here in this forum. Adware||Spyware pop-ups have same effect as General Browser pop-ups but they are usually powered by malware Browser Helper Objects, ActiveX controls which attaches to Internet Explorer and contact the respective AD servers to fetch ADs through internet.

The quasi Popup at the site you posted the link for does not fit into any of these three categories of Pop-ups(as described above), that site appears to be using JavaScript to generate an Image map that overlays the content of the page. The only way I know of to prevent that type of abuse(assuming you find it abusive) is to disable active scripting in your Browser in the Internet zone...as I described in my earlier post for Internet Explorer and Firefox.

I don't assume to be an expert in these matters Miklos, but this is the best way I know(in general terms) to answer your question.

Good luck,

Donald Anadell

 

[Dell Techie]

1. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and
pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders,
win32 )
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html

2. Run the vundo and combo fix
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html

3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html
and superantispyware
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html to get rid of the nasties

4. Run a free online virus scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware
free.
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/online-virus-scan.html
download and run McAfee Avert Stinger Stinger is a stand-alone utility used
to detect and remove specific viruses
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/stinger.htm

5. Get the clean up tools to clean up the spyware from your temp folder (the
place they are stored when downloaded by internet explorer)
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/clean-up-tools-to-prevent-people-from.html

WHAT DO YOU DO IF EVERYTHING FAILS TO REMOVE THE SPYWARE or You are not sure
your computer is spyware and virus free? If everything fails to get the nasty
spyware removed let the experts take a look at whats happening on your
computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html

Wiping your computer clean is NOT the solution.
Asking /paying someone else to fix the problem is NOT the solution . TAKE A
STAND NOW! IT's YOUR COMPUTER !!