Blocked access to product reviews

[User11]

Two sites I've found Malwarebytes is blocking access to product reviews, they are thesource.ca, and canadiantire.ca  Below are links to a couple of product pages from the sites as examples.  Please update Malwarebytes to allow access to those product reviews.  Thank you!

Skullcandy Riff On-Ear Wired Headphones with Microphone - Black (thesource.ca)

MAXIMUM Poly Air Hose, 100-ft Canadian Tire

 

[BillH99999]

Are you sure it is MB blocking access?  I am using the latest version of MB and I can see the reviews on those pages just fine.

If you can, post a screenshot of the blocking message you are getting.  This will help the experts determine what is going on.

Bill

[Porthos]

This is a Browser Guard issue.

@gonzo

[User11]

Yes, it seems to be browserguard.  I don't really want to by-pass browserguard as I have it installed for a reason.  I'm not sure how to allow access to those sites in browserguard.

[BillH99999]

FWIW, I also have Browser Guard and I am not getting blocked.  I can see the reviews on these two sites just fine.  I do have gTLD turned off in the options however.  If I turn it on, then I can't see the reviews either.

Bill

Edited October 24, 2021 by BillH99999

[leo3487]

@User11 @BillH99999 is a Browser Guard issue can ve solved allowing for both sdites this url: display.ugc.bazaarvoice.com

[User11]

I allowed "display.ugc.bazaarvoice.com".  That worked.  Thank you!

 

[1PW]

https://display.ugc.bazaarvoice.com

Are you certain you wish to permit the above access passed your browser?

[leo3487]

51 minutes ago, 1PW said:

https://display.ugc.bazaarvoice.com

Are you certain you wish to permit the above access passed your browser?

Doing it alllow the review panel at the sites said by @User11

At Virustotal only 1 engine detect it

Bfore.Ai PreCrime Malicious

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/2bc5991ce16001c900ec48f4c13484661661a06232bd0375f066378af5994944

[leo3487]

Sorry, 2 engines

also CRDF also as Malicious

[1PW]

Hello @leo3487:

My point is, are those reviews at canadiantire.ca so very important as to reject and ignore the warnings of some before an expert analysis can be made in a few hours? This is really why we install MB4, MBG, uBO, etc., and take the VT analysis under temporary advisement. Just sayin...

Cheers

 

[gonzo]

@1PW Browser Guard blocks ads and trackers (as you are aware).  Most of the "class" of domains that are blocked are blocked because they contribute little or nothing to the user experience.  There are also a few domains (this is one) that are interwoven with the user experience for product reviews and product buying history.  We cannot control methods used in coding of websites, and a tracker that is used for all the right reasons can also be used for many of the wrong reasons.  Due to that, blocks often remain in effect to protect users.  The method of allowing the website (as mentioned by @leo3487) is the preferred method, and is perfectly reasonable in this case.  Overall, your caution is warranted and applauded.  My comments here are to support all involved and to provide a bit of background as to "the why" of the situation.

[leo3487]

On 10/25/2021 at 4:50 PM, gonzo said:

@1PW Browser Guard blocks ads and trackers (as you are aware).  Most of the "class" of domains that are blocked are blocked because they contribute little or nothing to the user experience.  There are also a few domains (this is one) that are interwoven with the user experience for product reviews and product buying history.  We cannot control methods used in coding of websites, and a tracker that is used for all the right reasons can also be used for many of the wrong reasons.  Due to that, blocks often remain in effect to protect users.  The method of allowing the website (as mentioned by @leo3487) is the preferred method, and is perfectly reasonable in this case.  Overall, your caution is warranted and applauded.  My comments here are to support all involved and to provide a bit of background as to "the why" of the situation.

Sure, as I said allow that URL at the sites refered by users, not add that URL to allow list

(2nd method could carry a risk as believed @1PW)