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Annoying pop ups

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NoWordForFluffy · 22/03/2019 09:24

I keep getting an annoying pop up which can't be closed and takes me away from the page I'm on when I 'close' it. Some dodgy, 'You have won' pop up.

I'm on the mobile site on my iPhone using Safari, iOS 12.1.2.

Can this please be sorted?

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itswinetime · 23/03/2019 15:51

To those still suffering an adblocker with a vpn has stoped it for me. I have no problems with the Vpn on but as soon as I turn it off they are back despite clearing cookies ect.

To @MNHQ it seems to be linked to the weird french weight watchers advert at least today (I wasn't paying attention yesterday). That is always the add on display when it pops up.

IHateUncleJamie · 23/03/2019 15:29

Still happening. Getting extremely cross now, @MNHQ

Sparklesocks · 23/03/2019 14:28

I’m going to log off for rest of the weekend as it’s happening every few clicks, also bit worried that something has essentially being able to infiltrate mn’s server like this - feels dodgy

GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 23/03/2019 14:00

It’s actually getting worse.

Ridiculous!

AdaColeman · 23/03/2019 13:55

Still happening here!

BlueSkiesLies · 23/03/2019 13:51

Still happening

MonoClue · 23/03/2019 13:24

It started today for me and is still happening every couple of minutes. I might actually have to do something constructive because it’s doing my head in.

IceRebel · 23/03/2019 13:15

Any update MNHQ??

HappilyHarridan · 23/03/2019 12:58

I’m close to giving up too, these pop ups are relentless.

samsonthecat · 23/03/2019 12:53

I’m still getting this, it started yesterday.

Marmite27 · 23/03/2019 12:52

Me too. It’s annoying. Please fix it.

HedgerowTree · 23/03/2019 12:40

Still happening, when I clicked on this thread funnily enough! I have to close the tab down.
On iPhone safari.

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TaxiGood · 23/03/2019 12:36

Seriously, this is still happening????

Jbck · 23/03/2019 12:35

Ive just had the pop up BT ad on a completely separate website, local sports club.

Im a bit concerned.

LarryGreysonsDoor · 23/03/2019 12:32

I reported my post to have the image with my IP address removed last night. It was still there this morning.
Glad to see it’s gone now, and I know that was my mistake but it would have been good to have it gone quicker.

SauvignonBlanche · 23/03/2019 12:30

My patience is wearing thin.

RandomlyChosenName · 23/03/2019 11:58

I've had enough now. Won't be browsing MN again until this is sorted. Not only is it extremely annoying, I don't want my device compromised.

24 hours should be plenty of time to sort it out.

IceRebel · 23/03/2019 10:33

Tech are working on it as we speak and as soon as it's sorted we will let you know.

It's been over 24 hours now, do tech actually know what the issue is, or are they just spitballing?

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HebeMumsnet · 23/03/2019 10:30

Morning, everyone. We're really sorry about this. Tech are working on it as we speak and as soon as it's sorted we will let you know.

In the meantime, just a reminder to be careful when posting screenshots that you haven't included your IP or any other personal info. We've deleted a few posts on this thread that had those details on just to be on the safe side. If you have posted images with these details and can still see your post and would like it removed, just hit the report button and let us know.

Thanks again for your patience with this.

whatashower · 23/03/2019 10:15

it looks very much like a Safari browser hijack, mumsnet's javascript is compromised. However much we clear our caches/history/cookies it will keep coming back and back until mumsnet clean up the site. Happy to be corrected by Mumsnet, of course.

VanillaSugarr · 23/03/2019 10:12

I keep getting French adverts. Now, I love Europe and I’m heartbroken at Brexit, but French adverts in French with the prices in € is a bit silly on a U.K. site.

Halsall · 23/03/2019 09:45

I woke up today after yesterday's total disaster with these constant 'you've won an iPhone' pop-ups, tried again on MN and INSTANTLY it started again.

Closed down, cleared cache, restarted - instantly another pop-up.

I'm absolutely done with it now. I've installed an ad-blocker and the time it's taken typing this message is the longest I've gone for almost 24 hours without getting the pop-up.

Please just SORT THIS OUT, MN, this is TOTALLY unacceptable. Your site is unusable at the moment and I have deep concerns about the security of my account and my devices (iPad and iPhone, both used yesterday and both infested with these unwanted and intrusive ads).

Twickerhun · 23/03/2019 09:38

It’s causing frequent issues for me again. Any updates from mnhq?

MadSweeney · 23/03/2019 09:30

Unusable for me today. BT pop up is every other click.
Ipad safari.

LikeSilentRaindrops · 23/03/2019 09:23

Me too! I’ve had 5 in the last 5 mins as attached - can this PLEASE be looked at?

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