hello! i have a mac running mac os 10.5.8 (leopard) and thought that i was immune to problems...but, i certainly have one! i think it is a java script malware, but i cannot figure out how to get rid of it. most of the programs out there are for PCs so i was hoping someone here can figure out how to help me.
the problem started a few days ago with a pop-up box asking if i was sure i wanted to navigate away from the page and asked for me to press confirm. i thought it was just something with firefox, but after it happening a few times, then it had another box pop up that asked if i would like to go to http://theinsurancego.com and another time it sent me to bargaincast.net.
since the problem began, i have included the script blocker program for firefox, and since i have it on, the problem has gone away. but, the minute i turn it off, it starts again. i have run macscan antivirus program as well as clamX, but neither have found anything wrong. in my attempt to figure it out, i came across a website that really sounds like what i have...however, it is written to help out PC users!
is there any help for my mac?
thank you so much,
barbara
the problem started a few days ago with a pop-up box asking if i was sure i wanted to navigate away from the page and asked for me to press confirm. i thought it was just something with firefox, but after it happening a few times, then it had another box pop up that asked if i would like to go to http://theinsurancego.com and another time it sent me to bargaincast.net.
since the problem began, i have included the script blocker program for firefox, and since i have it on, the problem has gone away. but, the minute i turn it off, it starts again. i have run macscan antivirus program as well as clamX, but neither have found anything wrong. in my attempt to figure it out, i came across a website that really sounds like what i have...however, it is written to help out PC users!
is there any help for my mac?
thank you so much,
barbara