Hello!
Recently, TVTropes.org has been acting odd. Before this, I’ve never had problems with this website.
First, a few weeks ago, before the main page of the website loaded, a website other than TVTropes came up with a gray background and a small gray pop-up that WARNED me that I need to update one of my Adobe programs. This seemed malicious to me, so I immediately exited the browser. Then, today, once again before the actual website loaded, I was taken to a website called “2.tvropes.org” instead. I definitely typed in the correct link, so I know I didn’t accidentally type “2.tvtropes.org”. I’m assuming that means TVTropes.org or my computer (maybe it’s malwared?) redirected me to another website?
I scanned “2.tvropes.org” with http://zulu.zscaler.com/ and it said it was malicious. See here: http://zulu.zscaler.com/submission/show/4762d16e13f12e7ebd4fe355ccab872e-1384470033
According to Zulu, “2.tvropes.org” contains adware/spyware. I’m not sure if I have good adware/spyware protection, so I’m a bit concerned. Avast! doesn’t detect ad/spyware, but MBAM does, correct? Is MBAM a good choice for ad/spyware protection, or do you guys have any other recommendations?
Lastly, the computer slowed down considerably after the “2.tropes” incident (though that could be because its been turned on for a long time), but a quick-scan from MBAM didn’t detect anything. The computer has been working fine after turning it back on. But I’m still concerned on whether or not the computer is infected with ad/spyware. Going to do a full-scan with MBAM tomorrow when I have the time.
Sorry for the long post.
Best regards.
-Misuzu