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Times Archive link hijacked?

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Redharissa

Redharissa Report 16 Dec 2007 11:45

Hi, I've been trying to access the Times Archive through my Milton Keynes Library access which has always worked perfectly before. However, the log in page flashes up briefly then immediately goes to a page selling mobile phone stuff. I've checked my PC for spyware and viruses, etc, and it has come up OK.

Is this happening to other people trying to access the Archive through their libraries?

Tracey

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 16 Dec 2007 13:45

I have just tried the Bedfordshire Library site and can't even get into the opening page...I just get a white screen if I go through my favourites or the link via Google.

How strange!

Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

Hazel

Hazel Report 16 Dec 2007 14:32

I've just tried Bedfordshire too with no luck - maybe their server is down?!!

Hazel

Redharissa

Redharissa Report 16 Dec 2007 15:32

I googled part of the offending redirection url and found this article. "Adbazz.com Redirects Sites Using Tracking Code Supplied by WebsourcedTraffic" "Some business owners got a shocking surprise today when their websites were being redirected to an Adbazz.com URL."

Hmm, so sounds like this may have happened to some of the Galegroup databases.