Server Virus

[JudyJudy]

Hi.

I'm new so hopefully someone wiser than me can guide me.

My host is ipowerweb. Today has been a disaster. I have 4 sites with
ipower and each one is effected by a virus on their server (their
server has the virus---host 66). When I go to one of my sites, I'm
asked if I want to download some software, which their is know way to
escape, than I'm redirected to a porn site. Meanwhile, my computer is
infected by a virus that destroys my software.

I called Ipower and they are aware of the problem. I have emailed them
several times wanting to know the status, what is the virus name and
how to fix it locally since it has infected my local computer as well.

What amazes me is that Ipower is aware of this virus on the server,
yet they let the websites (they have thousands of sites on this host),
keep running and spreading the virus to other users who go to those
sites. Isn't there somewhere to report such irresponsibility? Ipower
doesn't seem to be to concern about how this virus is effecting other
people. It's as if they don't want to admit their is a problem.

Anyways, this has been going on since I woke up this morning. It is
now 3pm. So in those hours Ipower could of spread virus to thousands
of other computers, the fact that the virus redirects customers to
pron site, is hurting the reputation of the domain names and they have
no estimate when it will be fixed nor will they provide a solution to
fix it locally. Isn't there a place you can report this type of
problem to? Ipower sure doesn't seem to care.

thanks

 

[Beauregard T. Shagnasty]

Quoth the raven JudyJudy:

Hi.
G'day.

I'm new so hopefully someone wiser than me can guide me.

New to computers? Or to securing them?

My host is ipowerweb. Today has been a disaster. I have 4 sites
with ipower and each one is effected by a virus on their server
(their server has the virus---host 66). When I go to one of my
sites, I'm asked if I want to download some software, which their
is know way to escape, than I'm redirected to a porn site.
Meanwhile, my computer is infected by a virus that destroys my
software.

You don't say what you use for a browser; may we assume Internet Explorer?

http://home.rochester.rr.com/bshagnasty/tips.html

I called Ipower and they are aware of the problem. I have emailed
them several times wanting to know the status, what is the virus
name and how to fix it locally since it has infected my local
computer as well.

What anti-virus program are you using? See above link.

What amazes me is that Ipower is aware of this virus on the server,

Isn't there a place you can report this type of problem to? Ipower
sure doesn't seem to care.

If you mean some kind of regulatory agency, I'd say there is no place.
You will probably have to continue to deal with the Ipowerweb people.

So we can have a look at whatever process you say is infecting people,
can you post a link to one of your affected web sites? Mask it, so
newbies can't click on it. Like: www DOT mywebsite DOT com

 

[Rhett Starr]

Seems EVERY SINGLE site hosted by Ipowerweb is having these viruses
spewed into visitors. I have the same problem, had to pull down all
my advertising to keep people away. At least they were honest enough
to admit it was on their equipment. On the other hand, it's
incredible to me that their defenses were so pitifully inadequte.
They sent me email today saying they expected to have it resolved in
24 hours - however they apparently thought a few days ago it had been
eradicated & just came right back. I figure the only solution is to
move, which I absolutely hate doing. Real pain, but what else can we
do?
Regards,
Rhett

 

[ed b]

Seems EVERY SINGLE site hosted by Ipowerweb is having these viruses

So, what ever became of this virus? any details? who was affected?
iPowerweb hosts thousands and thousands of websites -- yet i can't find
any more information about this.
I have a couple of domains hosted there, this is the first I've heard
about it... how would i know if my sites were affected?