VindicoSuite

gstelmack · 03-24-2015, 01:59 PM

Anyone know why some links within FOFC are running through x.vindicosuite.com? Operation Sports get hacked?

Chief Rum · 03-24-2015, 03:11 PM

I have seen this too. I have no idea what that's about.

stevew · 03-24-2015, 03:38 PM

Yes, was seeing it as well. Cleared cache and it seems to be doing better.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-24-2015, 03:39 PM

Googled about this a cpl days ago. Apparently it's something that happens from time to time with this particular adserver.

gstelmack · 03-24-2015, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Googled about this a cpl days ago. Apparently it's something that happens from time to time with this particular adserver.

So legit extra tracking. Maybe I'm done with FOFC then...

EagleFan · 03-24-2015, 06:57 PM

Have noticed it and it has caused a couple of issues when trying to load a page. Annoying as hell when it hangs there and it says it is trying to load that site.

Ben E Lou · 03-25-2015, 08:33 AM

I've let my contacts at OS know of the concerns expressed here, and linked to this thread.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-25-2015, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

Have noticed it and it has caused a couple of issues when trying to load a page. Annoying as hell when it hangs there and it says it is trying to load that site.

FWIW (in case the powers that be do eyeball this thread) it was the page hangs that caused me to notice & start trying to figure out what vindicosuite was in the first place.

Groundhog · 03-25-2015, 09:48 PM

Yep, maybe every 5 or 6 visits the forum doesn't load for me, and I need to refresh.

EagleFan · 03-25-2015, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

FWIW (in case the powers that be do eyeball this thread) it was the page hangs that caused me to notice & start trying to figure out what vindicosuite was in the first place.

That's what caught my eye and led to my google searches for vindocosuite as well. Was about to post a thread when I saw this one pop up.

stevew · 03-25-2015, 10:29 PM

It's borderline obnoxious at times.

Solecismic · 03-26-2015, 12:04 AM

I use a windows hosts file, and recommend it for anyone on Windows. Vindicosuite.com is considered an offender.

I run into stuff I just can't run every now and then, but I'm sure it's because ads are being blocked. TINSTAAFL.

Julio Riddols · 03-26-2015, 02:48 AM

TINSTAAFL? SCROMTOGGL!

(Someone could refund our meal, that's obviously getting gratuitous lunch)

JonInMiddleGA · 03-26-2015, 12:55 PM

Took 8 tries to get anything to load on the forum today. And once the forum loaded, this very thread was one that took a half dozen tries to open.

Whatever it is, it's getting worse.

Honestly, has a real final deathblow feel to me if they don't dump this crap pdq.

Ben E Lou · 03-27-2015, 09:02 AM

I've put in another request for status from OS. I'm not seeing this issue myself. Any other updates from others?

muns · 03-27-2015, 09:13 AM

just took me 6 tries to get this thread to open. I had to actually close my browser twice. I agree that it is getting much worse.

Toddzilla · 03-27-2015, 09:14 AM

It was impossible for me to get in until I made the change in my hosts file like Jim suggested

CU Tiger · 03-27-2015, 09:44 AM

+1 here

Silver Owl · 03-27-2015, 04:37 PM

FWIW I haven't had a problem and I usually check in once a day.

Buccaneer · 03-27-2015, 04:55 PM

Not seeing it, probably due to Admuncher?

PilotMan · 03-27-2015, 05:35 PM

I'm not seeing it.

EagleFan · 03-27-2015, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Not seeing it, probably due to Admuncher?

Have admuncher installed, still get it.

cartman · 03-27-2015, 07:16 PM

Haven't seen it. I checked AdBlocker, and it is catching it.

EagleFan · 03-27-2015, 07:30 PM

After setting up the Tracking Protection and loading a protection list I haven't seen it pop up. Keeping my fingers crossed.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-27-2015, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Haven't seen it. I checked AdBlocker, and it is catching it.

I've got ABP running, have still had issues. It's behaved thus far today however.

Ben E Lou · 03-28-2015, 03:28 AM

Just got another email from OS. It doesn't appear to be something intentional from the OS side. They've now got their head tech guy looking into the possibility that FOFC is specifically "infected" (their word choice there.)

flere-imsaho · 03-28-2015, 05:47 AM

FWIW, I've seen this flash by the status bar (or whatever) when loading OS for months and months. It's definitely not new. There's, in fact, a ton of stuff that loads when you load FOFC, but honestly that's not unique to pretty much anywhere on the web these days.

SirFozzie · 03-28-2015, 08:36 AM

added x.vindicosuite.com to adblockplus filter and it seems to be fine

Ben E Lou · 04-09-2015, 04:58 AM

OS believes that this is fixed and that the Sitemeter widget at the bottom of the forum was the cause. It has been removed. Any other issues?

Alf · 04-09-2015, 02:03 PM

It just appeared right now to me for the first time, and I do use "adblockplus"

Dynasty Reports - Front Office Football Central

...http ://x.vindicosuite.com/click/fbfpc=1;v=5;m=3;l=401071;c=776283;b=3368032;dct=http%3A//www.operationsports.com/fofc/forumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D8....

Alf · 04-09-2015, 02:05 PM

Someone also fuc*ed up by vindicosuite

redirects to x vindicosuite com | Lola Jane's World

stevew · 04-09-2015, 02:12 PM

Yeah. It's far from fixed. Any outside link redirects from it.

stevew · 04-09-2015, 02:12 PM

ESPN: The Worldwide Leader in Sports

dzilla77 · 04-09-2015, 03:46 PM

I use no script and I am blocking sitemeter. Haven't seen this issue.

dacman · 04-09-2015, 10:20 PM

Looks to be skin specific -- Yellow, vbClassic, and MacOSx look to be fine, the rest still have the issue (and the sitemeter widget still).

edit: FOWL style seems fine too.

Alf · 04-13-2015, 03:17 PM

Got it again right now....

03-24-2015, 03:11 PM	#2
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I have seen this too. I have no idea what that's about. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

03-24-2015, 03:39 PM	#4
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Googled about this a cpl days ago. Apparently it's something that happens from time to time with this particular adserver. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-24-2015, 06:57 PM	#6
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Have noticed it and it has caused a couple of issues when trying to load a page. Annoying as hell when it hangs there and it says it is trying to load that site. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

03-25-2015, 08:33 AM	#7
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I've let my contacts at OS know of the concerns expressed here, and linked to this thread. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

03-25-2015, 09:48 PM	#9
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Yep, maybe every 5 or 6 visits the forum doesn't load for me, and I need to refresh. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-24-2015, 03:38 PM	#3
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Yes, was seeing it as well. Cleared cache and it seems to be doing better.

03-25-2015, 10:29 PM	#11
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	It's borderline obnoxious at times.

03-26-2015, 12:04 AM	#12
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	I use a windows hosts file, and recommend it for anyone on Windows. Vindicosuite.com is considered an offender. I run into stuff I just can't run every now and then, but I'm sure it's because ads are being blocked. TINSTAAFL.

03-26-2015, 02:48 AM	#13
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	TINSTAAFL? SCROMTOGGL! (Someone could refund our meal, that's obviously getting gratuitous lunch) __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA Last edited by Julio Riddols : 03-26-2015 at 02:58 AM.

03-26-2015, 12:55 PM	#14
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Took 8 tries to get anything to load on the forum today. And once the forum loaded, this very thread was one that took a half dozen tries to open. Whatever it is, it's getting worse. Honestly, has a real final deathblow feel to me if they don't dump this crap pdq. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-27-2015, 09:02 AM	#15
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I've put in another request for status from OS. I'm not seeing this issue myself. Any other updates from others? __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

03-27-2015, 09:13 AM	#16
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	just took me 6 tries to get this thread to open. I had to actually close my browser twice. I agree that it is getting much worse.

03-27-2015, 09:14 AM	#17
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	It was impossible for me to get in until I made the change in my hosts file like Jim suggested

03-27-2015, 09:44 AM	#18
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	+1 here

03-27-2015, 04:37 PM	#19
Silver Owl High School JV Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Akron, OH	FWIW I haven't had a problem and I usually check in once a day.

03-27-2015, 04:55 PM	#20
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Not seeing it, probably due to Admuncher?

03-27-2015, 05:35 PM	#21
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I'm not seeing it. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

03-27-2015, 07:16 PM	#23
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Haven't seen it. I checked AdBlocker, and it is catching it. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-27-2015, 07:30 PM	#24
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	After setting up the Tracking Protection and loading a protection list I haven't seen it pop up. Keeping my fingers crossed. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

03-28-2015, 03:28 AM	#26
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Just got another email from OS. It doesn't appear to be something intentional from the OS side. They've now got their head tech guy looking into the possibility that FOFC is specifically "infected" (their word choice there.) __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

03-28-2015, 05:47 AM	#27
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	FWIW, I've seen this flash by the status bar (or whatever) when loading OS for months and months. It's definitely not new. There's, in fact, a ton of stuff that loads when you load FOFC, but honestly that's not unique to pretty much anywhere on the web these days.

03-28-2015, 08:36 AM	#28
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	added x.vindicosuite.com to adblockplus filter and it seems to be fine __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-09-2015, 04:58 AM	#29
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	OS believes that this is fixed and that the Sitemeter widget at the bottom of the forum was the cause. It has been removed. Any other issues? __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

04-09-2015, 02:03 PM	#30
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	It just appeared right now to me for the first time, and I do use "adblockplus" Dynasty Reports - Front Office Football Central ...http ://x.vindicosuite.com/click/fbfpc=1;v=5;m=3;l=401071;c=776283;b=3368032;dct=http%3A//www.operationsports.com/fofc/forumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D8.... __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats Last edited by Alf : 04-09-2015 at 02:03 PM.

04-09-2015, 02:05 PM	#31
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	Someone also fuc*ed up by vindicosuite redirects to x vindicosuite com \| Lola Jane's World __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

04-09-2015, 02:12 PM	#32
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Yeah. It's far from fixed. Any outside link redirects from it.

04-09-2015, 03:46 PM	#34
dzilla77 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2011	I use no script and I am blocking sitemeter. Haven't seen this issue.

04-09-2015, 10:20 PM	#35
dacman College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: speak to the trout	Looks to be skin specific -- Yellow, vbClassic, and MacOSx look to be fine, the rest still have the issue (and the sitemeter widget still). edit: FOWL style seems fine too. __________________ No signatures allowed. Last edited by dacman : 04-09-2015 at 10:21 PM.

04-13-2015, 03:17 PM	#36
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	Got it again right now.... __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

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