Hi everyone
A question regarding this js:Redirector-KE [Trj] alert -
A forum I frequently visit has been infected by this script, how will it affect my personal computer if I do log in to the forum?
I did some reading about this, and from what I gather this is mainly about placing redirect scripts in web sites. So how does it affect me, as the end user?
Just to clarify: Avast IS blocking my access to the forum, but when I access a specific thread (from a link in a notification email) I do manage to access the site. And that has happened yesterday, when I wasn't aware of the problem. Then, when I tried accessing the forum from the browser, I got the "Threat has been detected" alert, and then I ran the scan - and Avast did find infected files on my computer.
So, my question is, how were those infected files affecting me? Assuming this is only redirect scripts, what could it have done to my computer?
And, should I wait for the site owner to clean those redirects, or is it no risk for me to access it anyway?
I hope this is not a stupid question to ask
Its just that I'm no security expert, and the only info I have is based on what I read in the last couple of days regarding this issue.
So I would love it if someone here could clarify this a bit more for me.
Thank you
Stav.