Reply #2: a bit more..

[whyzayker]

The reason I wondered if IE8 may be a culprit is these people all had problems after downloading the update.

As far as the "authors" of the website blocking, I'm only repeating what they said they've seen (personal av etc.) as far as being the source of the warning. I haven't seen anything first hand - which I hate. I was curious if anyone had recognized that specific problem or those two warnings.

My first thought was malware as well but it just seemed coincidental. Or that IE8 (like Vista), wouldn't let you blow your own nose without asking permission first.