Potential malware in forum thread?

[Unkillable Cat]

First time this has happened to me while browsing the Codex.

While browsing page 3498 of the 'Post Random Images'-thread over in Off-Topic Discussion, my anti-malware software flagged down what it calls a "trojan". I just had it purged and closed the tab, I didn't check much to see what's on the page.

I'm making this thread to see whether this was a false positive on my end, or if anyone else is experiencing something similar.

 

[Harthwain]

I had some instances (two or three times) where I got a warning about potential malware risk due to some idiot posting an image. Even made a report in one instance, just in case. Could be a false-positive though.

 

[DarkUnderlord]

Usually externally linked images.

 

[Jonathan "Zee Nekomimi]

try getting a better anti virus.

 

[Atlantico]

Usually externally linked images.

Have you considered you need a Safe Space

 

[Taxnomore]

lol @ people using anti virus software

 

[Melcar]

Usually when people hot link images. Happens often in the TITS and BUTT thread.

 

[Clockwork Knight]

Malwarebytes here doesn't like joyreactor or cubeupload, among others. I think it's about these sites having ads that redirect.

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/top...-false-positive/?tab=comments#comment-1244913

 

[Tyrr]

Get a script blocker for your browser.

 

[HeatEXTEND]

hot link images

TITS and BUTT thread

That seems to check out.