Virus!!!
 

I need help when trying to search on google it toled me this my firewall showed no active connections except firefox. Im running linux (suse 9.3) scaning my comp with clamav now but it dosn't seem to to find anything what should i do?

PS i have been unable to goto gmail for the last two days is there some correlation?

there error does not indicate you specifically but rather your IP/network. rather than block a single IP when it can be easily changed via dhcp (cable/dsl providers) it is easier to block the entire network, which it would seem has been done. likely there are many other systems in the same network range that are causing the problem for you.

other than running the anti-virus scans with latest updates, not sure what to tell you

hope this helps

Try using a different browser or running Firefox in Safe-mode. Are you using pipelining in Firefox? Chances are the problem is with Firefox. If Safe-mode does not work try creating a new profile.

As mhallbiai said its probably people who use your ISP have caused the whole IP block to get flagged. Its unlikely to be firefox doing anything - but you could always close firefox and browse there with konqueror instead and see what happens. Its also extremely unlikely that you have a Linux virus as most are either proof-of-concept only, exploit security holes long since closed (esp. in a brand new version of Suse) or simply never spread around in any significant numbers. There is also no known spyware for Linux at this time.

Just put up with having to type the image verification thing to access google. Then complain bitterly to your ISP. If their network is riddled with Windows users infested with virus/spyware then its their responsibility to cut those users off until they clean their machines. Or just change ISPs ;)

Alternatively work out how to use a web proxy like guardster, then copy and paste the url so you get google via the proxy each time. Long winded, but does the job.