Can't connect to Internet - window asks for username/password

Turned on my iMac today, clicked on Safari and the window opened with address bar saying it was my home page (google). However, favicon is a D in a blue star with red star bursts. The window (not a popup) asks for my Internet Service Provider username and password in order to connect to the Internet. It even gives the correct tech phone # to my ISP and their logo. I did not enter my info but called the isp and they do not know what it is. The two other computers in my house, a PC connected via wire and an iBook G4 connected via AirPort, work fine.
The iMac will not go to any other address in Safari or Firefox, though it will display the address (w. D favicon) in the address bar. Mail will not download email messages from Gmail, either. It says the connection to the server timed out. iTunes can't access the Store and says make sure your network connection is active. Everything was fine when I shut the iMac down on Monday. :0(
Page Source info (in both Safari and Firefox) lists a Javascript with the e-mail [email protected] and Web site http://redrival.com/eak
What is wrong?? It is a virus or malware or something? HELP!
iMac 10.4.11 Safari 3.2.1 connected via AirPort
Thank you for any ideas... tech support at the ISP has never seen anything like this and was zero help.

That may, of course, be a totally different problem. You might have a look in System Preferences > Network. In the Advanced section, under Airport, you can deselect any networks listed there (as well as some other useful changes). It may be that it recognised that network and somehow joined.
I would not worry about viruses on Macs, at least not yet (the future, etc.), but there IS malware like Trojans, and it is possible for people to break into a computer with some help. Make sure the Firewall is on (Security preferences) and that your passwords are strong. A lot of people -- and I am one -- think it is better to work in a User account and leave the Admin account alone, except for maintenance and installing software. That gives a bit more protection as you cannot install stuff in the User account without the Admin password -- gives you a second or so to think, at least.

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