Safari 5.0.6 problem/flashback issue

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Safari 5.0.6 problem/flashback issue

Hi,

My problem is that some web pages do not fully load on safari version 5.0.6. For example, the facebook login page loads fine but when i log in only a few lines of load, with out any photots or properly working links. The mac with the problem was infected with the flashback malware and once the file was found just deleted. Now any virus scan and the flashback removal tool says the computer is clear of the virus. I have tired deleting all cache files, cookies, history. Java is disabled but nothing changes when it is enabled. I reinstalled safari. I maunally checked for all known flashback file names. I turned off configure IPv6. Any other suggestions it is really frustrating.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jul 3, 2012 8:45 AM

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Answer 1

Jul 3, 2012 11:40 AM in response to csproblemmalware

I use Safari 5.0.6 - can you post a link to pages that don't work for you?

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Answer 2

Jul 3, 2012 3:00 PM in response to Neville Hillyer

The problem was solved when I emptied my trash of the cache files.

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Answer 3

Jul 3, 2012 3:41 PM in response to csproblemmalware

Well done but I have doubts about this. I don't think Safari can see or use items in the trash.

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Answer 4

MadMacs0

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Jul 3, 2012 4:11 PM in response to csproblemmalware

csproblemmalware wrote:

The problem was solved when I emptied my trash of the cache files.

There's a DNS cache file that could have still contained IPv6 entries.

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Answer 5

Jul 3, 2012 6:42 PM in response to MadMacs0

Okay, yes I also found it weird since I also did not think it mattered whether I emptied the trash or not. Facebook still works properly now when it did not before. Where can I find the DNS cache file so I can delete it?

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Answer 6

Jul 3, 2012 6:51 PM in response to csproblemmalware

alright now when I am on facebook there is a constant pop up that says the identity of the website "s-static.ak.facebook.com" cannot be verified. If I click cancel it goes away but not when I hit continue. Any thoughts? Does this shed any light on the problem?

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Answer 7

MadMacs0

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Jul 3, 2012 7:08 PM in response to csproblemmalware

csproblemmalware wrote:

Where can I find the DNS cache file so I can delete it?

Not sure, but to clear it open the Terminal app (found in /Applications/Utilities/), copy and paste the following after the "$ " prompt:

dscacheutil -flushcache

followed by return.

There is no confirmation.

This works for Leopard and Snow Leopard. There's a different method for Tiger and another for Lion.

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