Wizard Labs Warning: Typing wizardlabs.com instead of wizardlabs.us can put your computer at risk

[catlady60]

I accidentally typed wizardlabs. com instead of wizardlabs.us by mistake. I guess I forgot the actual URL because I didn't bother to bookmark the page.

When I typed wizardlabs . com, the browser redirected me to some strange malware site that showed up a dialog which read something like "Your browser is in need of updates. Click OK to update." Needless to say, I closed the page instead of "updating" (read: allow malware to be installed on) my computer.

 

[centurian1]

Thanks for the heads up. Never been to the site but it's good to be aware.

 

[sonicdsl]

Checked the whois and they are privately registered. Since the domain is registered through Go Daddy, I contacted them and reported the information. Hopefully they will take action.

 

[rondasherrill]

It is now redirecting to www . aquacig . com.

EDIT: Actually, it appears to be some backend scripting that redirects to a random e-cig vendor each time. The second time I checked it went to heavensgifts . com

 

[Mr.BellowFellow]

I just got to Wizard Labs not prob, site is working fine. I think you may have had your browser hijacked, its happened to me before, total PITA! Do you only get redirected when you try to go to Wizard Labs or does it happen with google searches to? If you did get hijacked then get that .... cleaned ASAP & DON'T use your credit card, paypal or log into your bank account. Once you clean the infection install a program like Browser Protect, prevents your browser from being hijacked, been using it for a while & never had a problem: (Browser Hijack Protection for free - BrowserProtect.org)

 

[retired1]

At the time the post was made, Wizard Labs only had the .us domain. They've since acquired the .com domain as well.

 

[r77r7r]

I usually use the search bar w/Googy, then click on whatever is at the top, lol.

I've been a Lucky Schmucky.

 

[AndriaD]

Yeah, everytime I just type "wizard" my browser pops up a bunch of the links I've been to already, for wizardlabs. I didn't even realize they used a .us domain!

Andria