Three times, I have had a pop-up on my computer warning me of the terrible danger my computer was in from viruses, and how I needed to upgrade security at once, and so on. It bore most of the hallmarks of a hoax, and it was fiendishly challenging to close the window without following any of its links. All three times were on this website - twice on the Prancing Pony, once in LOTR discussions.
It is possible that it is not connected with this website, but I'd rather not take chances. I am looking out for any sort of pattern as it shows up. (Just doing my civic duties, suh...)
I thought it neccessary for me to sound the alarm in case this has happened to many people here. If it turns up again, I'll take a note of its appearance, but for now I can say it had " BILL POSTERS WILL BE PROSECUTED
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