So this morning I went to google.com, but it went to piraty.com instead. Does anybody know what this is? Is it something that I should be worried about?
Thank you,
Michael
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What is piraty.com
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I dont know. Are you trying to make me visit piraty.com? Because I can assure you this wont happen.
Sorry, no. I dont want anybody to visit the site, but im trying to figure out if I have malware or something.Do you know if I do a reinstall of osx if it will get rid of any malware?
To make sure I have this correct: You typed "google.com" in your browser and were redirected to "piraty.com?"
If im correct, is "google.com" the only query that yields this issue?
If im correct, is "google.com" the only query that yields this issue?
Sounds like your browser was hijacked.
Or something is screwed up with your DNS server.
Whois Server Version 2.0
Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.
Domain Name: PIRATY.COM
Registrar: MONIKER ONLINE SERVICES, INC.
Whois Server: whois.moniker.com
Referral URL: http://www.moniker.com/whois.html
Name Server: DNS1.AMITAZ.COM
Name Server: DNS2.AMITAZ.COM
Status: clientDeleteProhibited
Status: clientTransferProhibited
Status: clientUpdateProhibited
Updated Date: 13-jun-2009
Creation Date: 22-apr-2003
Expiration Date: 22-apr-2010
Domain Name: PIRATY.COM
Registrar: MONIKER
Registrant [930612]:
Moniker Privacy Services PIRATY.COM@domainservice.com
Moniker Privacy Services
20 SW 27th Ave.
Suite 201
Pompano Beach
FL
33069
US
Administrative Contact [930612]:
Moniker Privacy Services PIRATY.COM@domainservice.com
Moniker Privacy Services
20 SW 27th Ave.
Suite 201
Pompano Beach
FL
33069
US
Phone: +1.9549848445
Fax: +1.9549699155
Billing Contact [930612]:
Moniker Privacy Services PIRATY.COM@domainservice.com
Moniker Privacy Services
20 SW 27th Ave.
Suite 201
Pompano Beach
FL
33069
US
Phone: +1.9549848445
Fax: +1.9549699155
Technical Contact [930612]:
Moniker Privacy Services PIRATY.COM@domainservice.com
Moniker Privacy Services
20 SW 27th Ave.
Suite 201
Pompano Beach
FL
33069
US
Phone: +1.9549848445
Fax: +1.9549699155
Domain servers in listed order:
DNS2.AMITAZ.COM
DNS1.AMITAZ.COM
Record created on: 2003-04-22 12:16:55.0
Database last updated on: 2009-06-13 23:51:18.74
Domain Expires on: 2010-04-22 12:16:55.0
and when I whois google.com I get this... ?????
Whois Server Version 2.0
Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.
GOOGLE.COM.ZZZZZ.GET.LAID.AT.WWW.SWINGINGCOMMUNITY.COM
GOOGLE.COM.ZZZZZ.DOWNLOAD.MOVIE.ONLINE.ZML2.COM
GOOGLE.COM.ZOMBIED.AND.HACKED.BY.WWW.WEB-HACK.COM
GOOGLE.COM.ZNAET.PRODOMEN.COM
GOOGLE.COM.WORDT.DOOR.VEEL.WHTERS.GEBRUIKT.SERVERTJE.NET
GOOGLE.COM.VN
GOOGLE.COM.UY
GOOGLE.COM.UA
GOOGLE.COM.TW
GOOGLE.COM.TR
GOOGLE.COM.SUCKS.FIND.CRACKZ.WITH.SEARCH.GULLI.COM
GOOGLE.COM.SPROSIUYANDEKSA.RU
GOOGLE.COM.SERVES.PR0N.FOR.ALLIYAH.NET
GOOGLE.COM.SA
GOOGLE.COM.MX
GOOGLE.COM.IS.****.SQUAREBOARDS.COM
GOOGLE.COM.IS.NOT.HOSTED.BY.ACTIVEDOMAINDNS.NET
GOOGLE.COM.IS.HOSTED.ON.PROFITHOSTING.NET
GOOGLE.COM.IS.APPROVED.BY.NUMEA.COM
GOOGLE.COM.HAS.LESS.FREE.PORN.IN.ITS.SEARCH.ENGINE.THAN.SECZY.COM
GOOGLE.COM.DO
GOOGLE.COM.CO
GOOGLE.COM.CHIQUITASEXY.COM
GOOGLE.COM.BR
GOOGLE.COM.BEYONDWHOIS.COM
GOOGLE.COM.AU
GOOGLE.COM.AR
GOOGLE.COM
WOW, I have no idea what it is, but it doesnt look good. If I was to reinstall os x, would it get rid of all malwar/viruses ?
Let's wait for some input from others, I'm relatively new to Apple.
I have 12 years of Windows experience though and thats what this looks like.
I run cmalXav because I exchange alot of files with Doze users.
Maybe look for a mac specific scan on the internets.
Have you tried to go to Google.com to try to reproduce the issue? A reinstall of OSX is normally a last resort option and it really isn't necessary in this instance. I highly doubt you have some sort of malware on your computer unless you have been downloading torrents or been on other questionable websites.
Try to go to google.com again and see if it redirects you to the same website again, if this happens, then there may be a more serious problem, if it goes to google, then you should be all ok.
Try to go to google.com again and see if it redirects you to the same website again, if this happens, then there may be a more serious problem, if it goes to google, then you should be all ok.
That should really be your last resort. If you're using safari try resetting it by clicking Safari and then Reset Safari. If you're still having problems download a trial of MacScan and scan ur mac.
It *may* be a DNS changer trojan. See http://www.dnschanger.com/ for a solution. Also, check any proxy settings you may have changed. If that doesn't work, time to talk to your Internet Provider.
In the meantime, you can access Google by http://208.69.36.231 (one of many).
In the meantime, you can access Google by http://208.69.36.231 (one of many).
Run a scan with iAntiVirus to make sure your mac is clean. If it is a DNS changer trojan, iAntiVirus should be able to detect and remove it.
Waddya know? So it does. Apparently it's called typo-squatting: registering a domain that corresponds to a common typo of another popular domain.