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Keep getting redirected!

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noitsachicken · 16/10/2018 20:06

I keep getting redirected to some random site!
Doesn’t happen with every click, but almost everything I click on.
Screenshot of website attached

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thatwouldbeanecumenicalmatter · 17/10/2018 23:52

For anyone using an iPad/safari Apple support says:

If you see pop-ups on your Mac that just won’t go away, you might have inadvertently downloaded and installed adware (advertising-supported software) or other unwanted software. Certain third-party download sites might include programs that you don’t want with the software that you install.

If you think that you might have malware or adware on your Mac, update to the latest version of macOS. If your Mac is already running the latest version, restart it. macOS includes a built-in tool that removes known malware when you restart your Mac.
Check your Applications folder to see if you have any apps that you didn’t expect and uninstall them. If you continue to see advertising or other unwanted programs on your Mac, contact Apple.

I know it says Mac but I did this with my iPad and it worked.

Ontheboardwalk · 17/10/2018 23:25

namechange I had it before the mumsnet issue on the MEN site. Cleared everything down and it disappeared for a while. It then started again on MEN site so I stopped going on it. Fair play to mumsnet for actually sorting the issue.

NameChangeYetAgainSOS · 17/10/2018 23:07

Ontheboardwalk - that’s interesting you had it on a local news site - I did too. Just once this morning after it happened on mumsnet - so I assumed it was something that had managed to attach itself via mumsnet.

Ontheboardwalk · 17/10/2018 22:59

Also interested in what was the issue? Was it the adverts?

Must say fair play for sorting it so quickly. I had same issue on local news site and I stopped clicking on the site because they didn’t fix it.

ClenchQueen · 17/10/2018 22:45

So what was the issue?

BeBesideTheSea · 17/10/2018 22:23

Fixed Smile

Ontheboardwalk · 17/10/2018 20:00

All ok here no more redirects!

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noitsachicken · 17/10/2018 20:00

Not happened to me today, thanks!

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Cagliostro · 17/10/2018 19:31

Glad to see this as I thought it was just me. Using safari on iPad

Whyohsky · 17/10/2018 19:24

Same here, last night and this morning. iPad and iPhone 8. Really annoying.

Starface · 17/10/2018 19:22

Fixed here

Knittedfairies · 17/10/2018 19:21

All fine here.

DartmoorDoughnut · 17/10/2018 19:21

Hasn’t happened during current browsing (about the last 10 mins)

PurpleDaisies · 17/10/2018 19:18

It hasn’t happened to me today.

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AngieMumsnet · 17/10/2018 19:16

Hi All,

Can you please let me know if this issue is resolved as we have heard from one of our partners who seem to think they have found the issue, your confirmation would be appreciated.

NameChangeYetAgainSOS · 17/10/2018 13:27

Still happening on my iPhone 7 with iOS 12

Coffeeandcrochet · 17/10/2018 12:51

Still happening for me - safari on iPhone.

Bluntness100 · 17/10/2018 12:48

I've not had it for an hour or so, but thank goodness for this thread, I thought my iPad had a virus or something. It's been happening since last night and was constant. I cleared cookies, did the update etc. Sigh.

Knittedfairies · 17/10/2018 12:47

And me. Safari on iPad.

DartmoorDoughnut · 17/10/2018 12:44

Happening about every 3 clicks for me, so annoying! It is opening a new window rather than a pop up

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Badgerthebodger · 17/10/2018 12:18

Still happening for me too unfortunately will get the URL next time. I’m using safari on an iPhone

Tissunnyupnorth · 17/10/2018 11:57

Safari on iPhone 7. Just happened again. Just a random thread that I clicked on in aibu.

Osirus · 17/10/2018 11:53

Still happening too I’m afraid.

IPromiseIWontBeNaughty · 17/10/2018 11:51

It’s a tad irritating!

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