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Unable to load Amazon, Problem Upstream From Modem
I have bypassed my router with a direct cable connection to the modem, turned off web acceleration, reset the MBX, and have attempted rebooting the modem. The problem is across computers, users, and...
Good morning everyone,
Just got word that Amazon should be working properly now. If you made any workaround changes, please revert back to your original settings and give it a test run.
Thank you,
Amanda
I should point out that if it keeps recurring for a specific site, such as Amazon, it's quite possible a rogue site or rogue ad is likely spoofing that local DNS entry... that includes some of those embedded "mraid" ads you get in phone apps.
And, before anyone says that they can't, I'm dealing with a ad company (to remain nameless) that rotates ads through some javascript code. They didn't know that one of their ads forwards to another malicious ad that captures the site (e.g., not a popup) for a phony Amazon Gift Card that's only targeted to Apple iPhones. Two guesses what else it does, and the first one don't count...
"Two guesses what else it does"
First guess:
It asks for personal information and access to your facebook page. It spams your facebook friends with the same ad and releases your information to third parties for "special" offers.
Second guess:
It drops the firewall and installs a keylogger.
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You win 👍🏼
