Just tried this and it sent me to "https://www.paypal.com"

I also tried "http://www.paypal.com" and it also took me to 
"https://www.paypal.com".

There is a form of a virus that will add entries to your hosts file, so it 
re-maps URL names to other different IP addresses.  And I believe it will 
show the name rather than the IP.

Scan properly for viruses, spyware, adware, etc.  Also try this from another 
machine or another installation.

Cheers,
-Neil.



On Saturday 24 June 2006 18:29, WH Tan wrote:
> Warning to those who use Paypal...
>
> I just noticed that when I key in www.paypal.com in address bar, IE
> directs me to paypal address http://www.paypal.com, which seems to be
> a bit strange...
>
> 1st there is http instead of https, and secondly there is no padlock
> on status bar.  Manaully enter https will direct me to a site which
> seems a bit different from previous one... with the padlock.  My
> fellow PIC lister, BEWARE!
>
> By the way, I had seen lately quite a lot of e-mail in my inbox,
> pretending Paypal with the security warning etc... It said I have to
> log in to prevent my account from being blocked etc etc...  I believe
> many had recieved such e-mail too.
>
>
> Good luck.
>
> --
> WH Tan
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