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random redirect to dodgy site

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PineappleDanish · 04/04/2020 10:28

eu.visitorrecordcanada.xyz/2c8423f65139ff53ea9ad5ece9855842/index.html? (url snipped)

This site is loading randomly when i'm browsing MN. It's a dodgy "congratulations virgin media customer you've won a draw blah blah" obviously complete rubbish. Only happening when I'm on MN.

can you have a wee peek, @mnhq?

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JoMumsnet · 04/04/2020 10:33

Thanks for flagging this, @PineappleDanish.

Can you please let us know which device you're using to view Mumsnet and also which version of the site - desktop/mobile/app? The more info we have, the more quickly we can track it down.

Also, is it popping up randomly or only when you click on a new thread?

Thanks in advance!

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PineappleDanish · 04/04/2020 10:43

I'm using google chrome on my laptop. Desktop version. Have just rebooted and run a virus check which isn't coming up with anything. It appears to be a redirect from the main page of AIBU. Hasn't happened since I rebooted though. Possibly an issue on my end.

Will keep you posted but thanks for the very speedy response!

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JoMumsnet · 04/04/2020 11:10

No problem at all. And thanks for all the details, every little helps... Smile

If the ad pops up again, please shout!

MrsJonnyWilkinson · 04/04/2020 11:53

I got this too about 10 minutes ago on an AIBU thread and last night my anti virus was blocking various ads on the site. I'm also using Chrome on a laptop. My antivirus has not picked up anything at my end so must be here

WinterIsGone · 04/04/2020 12:33

Chrome on desktop - ad popping up randomly. I'm ee broadband, and the ad is tailored accordingly.

clearingaspaceforthecat · 04/04/2020 12:41

Also getting this - only when on Mumsnet. Chrome on laptop. Supposedly BT prize.

Optimist1 · 04/04/2020 12:57

I've had similar, claiming to be from EE (my broadband supplier). Chrome and laptop here.

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JoMumsnet · 04/04/2020 13:40

Ah, it wasn't a one-off, then. Sad

Thanks for posting all these useful details. We've flagged this to our Ads team and will be back with an update as soon as we can.

Optimist1 · 04/04/2020 16:39

@JoMumsnet - just thought it worth mentioning that my IP address was shown on the screen that offered me the EE prize.

merryhouse · 04/04/2020 16:50

I had it as well - BT, Chrome on a laptop

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PineappleDanish · 04/04/2020 17:39

Yes my IP was showing too - I snipped the link which I posted in the OP. Hasn't happened this afternoon again.

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