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I keep getting redirected to a spam ‘FB gifts’ thing?

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EntirelyAnonymised · 28/02/2019 10:55

Morning.

As of about 10 minutes ago, every couple of clicks I keep getting redirected to some spammy ‘Congratulations you’ve won!’ page on Facebook? I’m just clicking on the usual MN navigation buttons, nothing weird. My device doesn’t have any viruses.

iPhone 6S
Safari
Mobile version
IOS 12.1.4

I’ve attached screenshots of the of the pages I keep redirecting to. It started on a multiples thread (also pictured).

I keep getting redirected to a spam ‘FB gifts’ thing?
I keep getting redirected to a spam ‘FB gifts’ thing?
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AnyaMumsnet · 26/03/2019 11:30

Hi there all,

Unfortunately, some fraudulent advertising buyers install malicious code and try to bypass the security systems of websites. They target users using random categories, and constantly change these categories which can make it very hard for security teams to find the source.

At Mumsnet we only work with reputable organisations, but in this case we are dealing with well-organised fraudsters, which makes it extremely hard to identify the root cause.

We appreciate all the information you send to us and we use it to help investigate and test out scenarios in an attempt to solve the problem. We are currently talking to Google's Trust and Safety teams to find out more and we'll continue to do our best to avoid these situations.

Smallfacesfan · 24/03/2019 18:41

Sorry but I’m still getting spam messages supposedly from Sky telling me I can claim a prize! If I try to post on any other thread it just pops up and I can’t get rid of it. Is this still happening to anyone else?

GimmeBread · 24/03/2019 18:34

It only seems to happen to me when I click on a link in the MN email summarising the top threads. I'm getting the Sky one.

Smallfacesfan · 24/03/2019 18:19

I am still getting a spam message coming up every time I try to look at Mumsnet. It’s supposedly from Sky telling me I can claim a prize.

exWifebeginsat40 · 23/03/2019 14:18

like so:

I keep getting redirected to a spam ‘FB gifts’ thing?
I keep getting redirected to a spam ‘FB gifts’ thing?
exWifebeginsat40 · 23/03/2019 14:13

install adblock plus on your iphone/ipad, switch it on in your Settings for safari, and you will be advert and pop up free. app costs nothing.

BinaryStar · 23/03/2019 14:10

It is still happening. Will have to move to an ad blocker if this continues.

Trevorthebikethief · 23/03/2019 14:10

I’ve got the Sky draw too. All yesterday and it’s still happening today.

LoafEater · 23/03/2019 14:09

Happening to me today

Fagbreakagain1 · 23/03/2019 14:08

I’ve got the sky prize draw and questionnaire

Haggisfish · 23/03/2019 14:06

And me

Trevorthebikethief · 23/03/2019 14:04

And me.

50shadesofbeige · 23/03/2019 14:04

This keeps happening to me today and late last night....

ijustdontunderstandher · 23/03/2019 14:04

Has been happening to me the past few days too

Waxlyrically · 23/03/2019 14:02

I’m still getting the “BT user you’ve won...” pop up. It seems to be happening even more today than it was yesterday.

Jojoanna · 23/03/2019 14:00

It keeps happening,, it's driving me mad

Doublechocolatetiffin · 23/03/2019 13:57

I’ll post here and probably do a new thread too as this is a few weeks old, but this has been happening to me today. Something needs looking at again.

HalfBloodPrincess · 01/03/2019 10:22

I was redirected to a site about half an hour ago when clicking on a thread ‘special offer for bt customers’ (opened up in a new tab) but didn’t screenshot it. Will do if it happens again.

MNHQ
AnyaMumsnet · 01/03/2019 10:05

Hi there all,

Please don't worry, it's absolutely nothing to do with a data breach. Is this still happening for anyone today? We think it should be sorted but if it's still happening let us know.

TopBitchoftheWitches · 28/02/2019 20:20

@justinemumsnet any insight? This has just happened yet again.

ShirleyPhallus · 28/02/2019 20:18

Still happening to me too

What happened MNHQ?

TopBitchoftheWitches · 28/02/2019 20:16

It is still happening. Getting really pissed off with it now.

whatashower · 28/02/2019 19:28

Yes, would be good to understand - were your servers vulnerable to the same attack as the Newsquest sites?

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EntirelyAnonymised · 28/02/2019 19:21

Yes, what was it? Was/is our data or security at risk?

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TopBitchoftheWitches · 28/02/2019 18:37

So was it another data breach or something else?