I am seeing this in my Clicks count today, what is this?
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gip.driverdiv.net
I am paying WordPress to remove the Ads, so what is the above link showing up in my Clicks count today? Where is it coming from? Why is it there?
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Here is the screenshot.
Search on the Internet about this (PassShow) doesn’t sound good. It appears to be a malware Ad. But why is it in my blog’s dashboard?
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Google searching seems to suggest that this is an Ad malware. But I am seriously curious why is it showing up on the Stats section of a blog?
If my computer had this maleware, then it should be corrupting my browser. The only other possibility is that I may have a post which is linking to an affected website where this malware resides. But I don’t see any suspicious looking post.
Waiting for Admins to shed some light.
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We have previously established that if someone has a malware-infected browser and clicks on one of the links that it displays on your blog, then that shows up in your Clicks. It doesn’t mean your blog is infected, though. It is not.
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@raincoaster
Thanks@ismailimail
Here’s what the security and malware check on your site produces http://sitecheck.sucuri.net/results/ismailimail.wordpress.com/ -
@raincoaster, can you link me to the previous discussion on this? I’d like to see what WordPress admins have to say. This is I believe the first time I have discovered Ad-infested malware links in the Stats. Why should WordPress display these links?
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That settles it. Thanks.
I’m going to let the admins see the link in the screenshot above, for their own use.
Between search terms being encrypted and spam clicks, there are a very few interesting and helpful info left in Stats nowadays. Sigh!
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Hi there,
You’re correct in saying that it is an ad malware program that inserts ads into webpages visited by affected users. When the user click on the ad, it is recorded in your stats as an outbound click. Rest assured that your blog isn’t infected and your No Ads upgrade is working properly.
To be on the safe side, always make sure to have a good anti-virus software installed on your computer and keep all your browsers up-to-date.
Thanks @timethief and @raincoaster for the assistance!
Andrew D.
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