User Support & Resources Account Problems | Questions | Suggestions

PHISHING crosshairs on LS1tech...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 12:27 PM
  #1  
The Cook's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Carbondale IL,
Default PHISHING crosshairs on LS1tech...

Not sure what I came across here but i was in the middle of typing a PM and my screen flashed to this site.

http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate...pmid%3d9690544

Im 99% sure this is a Phishing attempt so just wanted everyone to have a heads up.

What clued me in was the mention of a "gold" membership of some sort. It wanted me to re-log in, however I just pulled up another tab and tried LS1tech.com and low and behold I was logged in.

So if im not mistaken this is a pretty legit looking phishing attempt. If your worried about following the link then don't. I followed it 10 times before posting this to make sure it didn't do anything, and it didn't it closes out like any other internet page with no popups or anything.

Hopefully im not in trouble for posting the URL but i just thought I could at least post it... since I thought to copy it... so if you see this URL you know its not LS1 tech. Or you can follow it to see what the phishing site looks like for future reference in case it happens to you.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 12:49 PM
  #2  
ZMONSTER!'s Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,985
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, California
Default

what is phishing?
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 01:02 PM
  #3  
SamhainZ28's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 257
Likes: 0
From: Sayreville, NJ
Default

Originally Posted by ZMONSTER!
what is phishing?
a pop up that asks for your password, pretending to be the site you are on (ie Ls1tech)
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 01:48 PM
  #4  
The Cook's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Carbondale IL,
Default

well put samhain.

I know at my school (Southern Illinois University Carbondale) there were some kids who got phishing emails that had them re-log into the SIUC webmail, then the phishing site hacked their accounts changed their passwords and started spewing other phishing emails and viruses to other emails and sites. It locked them out and even the admins were having trouble getting it shut down. For a short peirod of time hotmail and gmail completely blocked all emails from siuc.edu

if someone tries to log in through that phishing site it could very will completely ruin their account and do god knows what else to ls1tech.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:49 PM
  #5  
my01ws6's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default

I had a pop up the other day too! Im not sure what it was but I was just reading and saw a pop up and X'ed it out real fast. Never happened before though. Just thought I would let you guys know.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:41 PM
  #6  
blindxeyed's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 501
Likes: 0
From: Jax, FL
Default

I don't think that's a phishing site.. Do you have a Yahoo toolbar installed on your browser by any chance? Because that site is Yahoo's Babel Fish which just translates foreign text to english, just like Google Translator. If you click the link at the top of that page "View page in its original language" it just redirects you to LS1Tech. I don't smell anything phishy (pun intended).
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:42 PM
  #7  
The Cook's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Carbondale IL,
Default

haha, well i wondered that when i got there but i didnt know why for the most random reason that I got re-directed there. jus kinda threw up a red flag in my mind. might very well be fine but jus wanted to throw it out there since it did seem odd...
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:44 AM
  #8  
jetlag's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (32)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,701
Likes: 2
From: Southaven, MS (near Memphis, TN)
Default

Anyone else seeing some sort of BS "sciencerevenue" site trying to load, and it causes LS1Tech to pause for a second. Sometimes it is that site, other times it is the stupid doubleclick thing. It gets annoying on every single page.

Same thing happening on Corvetteforum also, but another site. Seems ever since Internet Brands took over, some crazy stuff happening.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-3

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-7

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

 Brett Foote
story-9

10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:56 AM
  #9  
blindxeyed's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 501
Likes: 0
From: Jax, FL
Default

Tries to load on my end too. Just use NoScript to keep it blocked.
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 11:43 AM
  #10  
GEARHED's Avatar
TECH Veteran
20 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,397
Likes: 0
Default

Make sure you have filters set medium/high and a blocker to stop them from coming up in the first place. Most times you can set "block phishing" in the tools menu of your internet settings in the Internet Options menu and disable page translation as well.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:12 AM.

story-0
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-3
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-4
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-5
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

Slideshow: The 7.0-liter LS7 was designed for absolute cutting-edge performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-07 18:36:00


VIEW MORE