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Google and YouTube redirect problem

Hi all,

For the last one month, everytime I want to visit Google or Youtube the browser is always will be redirected to 123.99huo.com. Currently I'm using Safari and Google Chrome, and both are having the same problem.
I've been trying to search for the solution on this forum, and I've tried OpenDSN by changing the DNS address but no luck.
I also had reset the Safari and cleared all browsing history, cookies on Google Chrome, but still no luck. I've tried to install new browser (i.e. Opera) hoping with the new fresh installed browser I would not experiencing the problem, but again still no luck.

Really appreciate if anyone could help me on this.

Cheers,

13" MacBook Pro 2.66Ghz, Mac OS X (10.6), 4 Gb RAM, 320 Gb-5400 rpm HDD

Posted on Dec 24, 2010 6:39 PM

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Jan 14, 2011 12:20 PM in response to barista7105

UPDATE - (per my analysis)

The "123.huo99.com" or "www.huo99.com" issue is a subtle redirecting virus. It will redirect any inquires of Google and its sub links whose IP address is in the 74.125.0.0 to 74.125.255.255 range to the www.huo99.com site.

I am still trying to isolate this contamination in our network. Fortunately, we have not experienced any serious breaches. All-be-it it is a very, very annnoying virus and tends to slow down our network.

If anyone has any additional info please post it. Thx JohnB92882

Feb 9, 2011 10:28 AM in response to barista7105

FYI - Our company, which has a wireless ISP with 15 IPs, was also affected by the "Huo99.com or 123.huo99.com" Google redirection starting December 3rd 2010.

After 6 weeks of intense scrutinization and scanning of all our servers and workstations, we were at our wits end trying to locate it.We then tested our Sonicwall TZ210W for possible contamination by restoring default settings, disconnecting out network and plugging a laptop to the Sonicwall - the redirection still occurred.

We then bypassed the Sonicwall with the laptop and the redirection still occurred providing us with the confidence that our Sonicwall was clean. In addition we tested our Internet DNS servers from outside our office and found no trace of the redirection, thus indicating that it may be a contamination in our ISPs network.

We then contacted our ISP. Tests by our ISP indicated that their router attached to our antenna was compromised (breached). Their tech reset their router/converter and the redirect issue cleared up.

We hope this helps anyone who has this nasty rouge redirecting issue

Google and YouTube redirect problem

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