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DottyDot · 10/06/2012 10:24

Hello MNHQ

I'm getting random words in posts or thread titles that appear in red font, double underlined and when I click on them are links to ads. So if the word is "food" it'll link to some food advert or other.

Don't know if it's just my computer and will happen on other websites I go on, as obviously I only ever use Mumsnet Grin or if it's a weird MN thing?

Very odd - has only started happening today and the words or phrases chosen seem entirely random? Any ideas as to why and how to get rid of it?

Thanks Smile

KatMumsnet · 10/06/2012 12:03

It's definitely not us! Hope you find out what it is soon.

RebeccaMumsnet · 10/06/2012 18:34

We can ask Tech and see if he has any advice, can't promise a quick response though but we can ask.

Tech · 11/06/2012 09:23

Hi DottyDot, this sounds like it might be a toolbar or "browser helper object" that you've installed, maybe by accident. It might not count as malware per se, but they can be annoying / difficult to remove.

This microsoft page support.microsoft.com/kb/298931 might show you how you can disable it.

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