This alert panel has only recently been popping up, mainly when using Bing News.
I suspect it results from an Avast update as it has never popped up before.
As Avast immediately aborts the connection to teilortools.com which contains the infection, I have no worries.
But it is a nuisance.
Has anybody else got this problem and can I get rid of it ?
Not so much an Avast program update but a virus definitions update.
Are you actually trying to visit that site (I suspect so), which is running a javascript when connecting ?
Only one detection found here - https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/ca807b148c82b955c23d87e9fe0e23477b0fbe84d5ed8b4acebc8c2776e70516?nocache=1
Whilst nothing untoward found there are security improvements that could be made - https://en.internet.nl/site/teilortools.com/2297331/
Scan failed here - Medium Security Risk - https://sitecheck.sucuri.net/results/teilortools.com - but some security points made.
Minimal Security Risk - https://quttera.com/detailed_report/teilortools.com
You can use the - Reporting a Possible False Positive File or Website - https://www.avast.com/false-positive-file-form.php.
You should get a response in a day or two.
EDIT: Interestingly I can’t connect to that 403 Forbidden error, mentioned in some of the above, see attached, Firefox browser.
A million thanks for that superb and informative post David. I have emailed Avast with the details, suggesting it could be a false positive. Will keep you posted on what they say.
You’re welcome.
Hopefully it will be a positive outcome.
Your Virustotal scan is enough to say the site is clean.
@ DavidR
See copy of Avast email reply on this issue and a million thanks for your help.
Without your comments, this matter would not have been solved.
And I know that I am not the only victim, there are many more.
Avast email -
Thank you for reporting this false positive.
We have now cleared its reputation in our database based on the findings and removed the detection. This change may take up to 24 hours to take full effect. Please accept our apology for the inconvenience caused.
If the detection persists after 24 hours, update the virus database in Avast anti-virus and reply to this email with the attached files:
1.Take a screenshot of the Avast detection dialog (Threat Secured pop-up with See details - displayed at the bottom).
2.Take a screenshot of the Avast virus database (open Avast antivirus and go to Menu > About).
We hope you have a nice day and stay safe online.
Volodymyr
Avast Malware Analysis Team
No problem, thanks for the confirmation.
That really was a prompt response by the Avast Virus Labs Team.