I might have to rename my blog Angry Koala’s Playground if I can’t stem the periodic outbreak of online douchiness. As many of you have noted, in recent months there have been times when accessing the website you’ll get a malware warning from Chrome or similar types of notifications on other web browsers. This is true only online, it will not pop up on tablet or smart phone browsers. What’s happening is that AKP is getting hacked, but it’s not directed at me insomuch as it’s the general world of online spam hacks. It comes in through spam comments or plug-in updates, and the only way to block it completely is to disable comments (which would suck since I love hearing your thoughts and opinions) or plug-ins (which would also suck since half the site won’t work). My website security is very robust, but my webmaster tells me that the amount of traffic I’m getting is just making this happen more frequently since the spammers target based on traffic so it’s hitting me up a lot lately. Here is what I do when it happens – I immediately scan and find the unwanted code and remove it (which takes minutes at most), after that I notify Google but it takes them hours to lift the warning. I have noticed a lot of times the warnings pop up the site is totally clean, I have not been able to find any outside code and still there was a warning so the browser scanners are wrong but the warning will still stay until they scan the website again hours or a day later and then lift the warning. So what can you do when you want to read but get a warning? You have three options so pick your preferred comfort level.
When you get a malware warning when you want to spend time bickering with Koala or gushing over with new hottest pictures of Koala’s current flavor of the month, what to do? Run away screaming? Quickly close the browser so the bad bad malware doesn’t ooze through the screen and infect your computer? Never fear, it’s not so scary.
1. Switch devices – go use your tablet or smart phone to read the Playground. Spam malware is intended to hijack ads or redirect to naughty sites for ad revenue, and the code is html and not Android or Apple mobile OS. So your Galaxy S3 or Apple IPhone 5 or ancient Blackberry can safely and happily visit AKP without any fear.
2. Be brave and come right in – I always clean up the offending code immediately, but the malware warning takes hours to lift. In that period of time it’s totally safe to visit. All you need to do is click “Advanced” as seen in the screenshot above (next to “Go Back”), which then pops up a link that asking if you are sure you want to visit the site and take the risk. If you are sure, then click on it and it’ll take you to AKP. I’m not suggesting you do this, but merely sharing this option.
3. Wait – wait until the malware warnings are lifted officially by the web browsers. If you choose this option I won’t be mad. I’m angry at the large corner of the internet that exists solely to spam websites and redirect traffic or insert dirty ads.
I love writing and would hate to stop writing one day because I’m just fed up with the administrative work of running a website. I wish I could have my own online ninja to guard the gate and slash down offending spammers. And since I am so busy lately and don’t have as much time to chat on my posts, I wanted to just say a big fat thank you to everyone who’s read or is still reading AKP. It’s been a pleasure sharing and learning with you. This might happen periodically no matter what, but rest assured its nothing nefarious beyond the usual trolling by spammers and I’m on top of it when it does occur.
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i know your side is oke and healhy thats why i choose to ignore it! aah but when i tried to open your web at my ipad, the malware notif still pop up...
Not sure why but it doesn't on my IPad.
It fine when I use my iPad , it just happen on the desktop
It doesn't on my surface tablet or windows phone.
Zhou-chan, are you using Chrome browser on iPad? I see the warnings on it too. :(
Maybe we should try the native one (Safari) when we get the KP warning on the iPad?
I use safari and it won't work either
Same happens to my ipad (-_-')...
It happens on iPad, too.
I just wait and come back later.
Hungry Koala reader :p
And here I thought it was just me... When this happens to me, I am taken to a "Sex Tape" site. Well, it tries to take me there. Luckily, the browser typically has a hard time finding that site and I have time to shut down the window. So frustrating. There should be a special place for hackers.
At any rate, I read the posts everyday, and am grateful for the time you put in keeping us up on all things KDrama!
If you have problems then wait until the warning is lifted. I won't mind. :-)
I definitely suggest using phones or other sources for I have never had this issue(I only use my phone for blog frequentig). Didn't know it was occurring but I'm sure it's absolutely horrible--- for everyone.
Buy with that I would encourage everyone to please take Koala's advice, just make her life a little easier, even if the Angry Koala logo is pretty bomb ;)
Thanks. I found an angry koala pic where the koala is baring fangs, but I thought that was going overboard. :-D
Oh thank heavens~~~~~ When I came on our site one time I notice that my computer won't let me visit your site. I was so sad, seriously I check every hour to see if it was safe. but eventually I just ignored the sign.....but I know I shouldn't. Thanks for letting us know about this problem. What would I do without your awesome site??
Hugs, thanks for the support!
F**K Google Chrome, I come on in anyway. I figured it was on their end that those warnings stay up for DAYS but it's nice to hear you checked into it. Thanks.
Google Chrome really is pissing me off. Out of the last 5 malware warnings, there was only 1 actual case of outside html code getting in. The other 4 times - nothing was wrong with my site!!! Google be pissing me off, too.
thanks for the explanation koala. i used to wonder why your site was down with increasing frequency.
You're welcome!
I don't have an iPad or a cool phone . . . but my students do!! I was so desperate for news during the whole F4/Chinese New Year thing, I had a student look up your site on her phone while I helped her work on an internship application. I look at it as a way of expanding the playground. She had not heard of your site despite being obsessed with Japanese drama and any Asian historical drama she can get her hands on. She thanked me for helping her with her application, but I really think she thanked me more for showing her the site. Koala worshippers unite!
Oh trotwood, you are too cute! Thanks for spreading the love, and I hope to get rid of this problem for good soon. Looking into learning malware ninjitsu myself.
I have stored your site with my other feeds and sometimes when I want to open a feed I get transferred to some kind of romanian sex site or the like. Not what I want to look at when I am expecting to watch the "pretty".
Romanian sex site? o__O Oy vey. *headdesk* Sowwy.
Thanks! I agree with your advice!! If I see it pop up on google chrome. I just use my cell phone :)
Thank you for all your posts! I appreciate the passion you put into. I don't always see things eye to eye but who cares. It's still super fun to read. And when we love the same dramas, it's just icing on the cake! Thanks so much! You are very much appreciated. I have no idea how you juggle everything! It's just amazing in of itself.
I appreciate all your comments, lovedramas~ And how we always manage to agree or disagree with fun.
Oh, my dear Koala, thank you for this information. I always ignored the warnings but I was still a little worried what it was all about. I am glad you explained it. I shall follow your advices.
Also, I want to tell you that I find your website really wonderful. I love how always there are fresh news, beautiful pictures and great articles. I appreciate the effort and time you put in this site. My best regards.
Thank you for support!