Thats the latest one. I don't think I have malware on the phone
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RedCafe Malicious Advert?
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Thats the latest one. I don't think I have malware on the phone
Images didn't work - try again?
I think i fixed it. Doing anything on phones is a bit more difficult, bit its on the phone i get it
I always get that sot of pop up as well (on mobile). I think it comes up when you click the ad accidently.
This has been reported by a couple of mods as well, I'm looking into it. I don't have an Android phone however so can't reproduce it.
If it's popping up without you taking action (i.e. tapping on an ad) then that shouldn't be happening. Can you verify the behaviour?
If it's popping up without you taking action (i.e. tapping on an ad) then that shouldn't be happening. Can you verify the behaviour?
I've been getting these on this website too. They usually warn me of a virus and tell me to click ok, and sometimes there isn't even a cancel button.
i get it too..
I can verify that. It happens to me too.
I appreciate that that was a terrible post by the way. But I can't delete those phantom images.
I don't think i click on an advert but I'm not sure. I do sometimes click on them
I don't think i click on an advert but I'm not sure. I do sometimes click on them
I think it is to do with the adverts. When DU Mobile (or something like that) advert is on the page, I get a pop up window saying "Clean your Android and speed up to.....etc". So I presume it could be something to do with the google adverts? This is on my phone obviously
I get it too
Its from the adverts and you don't have to click the advert for the popup to happen
I get it on my android phone and tablet
Sometimes It says stuff like YOU HAVE A VIRUS!
Its from the adverts and you don't have to click the advert for the popup to happen
I get it on my android phone and tablet
Sometimes It says stuff like YOU HAVE A VIRUS!
I'm getting a warning from Chrome and it won't let me into the Iconic 1970's album covers thread 2nd page. It says malicious malware ahead
Not an advert but opening this thread I got this
This is the link:
This is the link:
Code:
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/iconic-1970s-album-covers.384204/page-2#post-15042019@rcoobc @Niall the first pic is of DU speed booster - it's a well known app and definitely not malware (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dianxinos.optimizer.duplay&hl=en) but that is a pop-up ad generated by some other adware app installed in the phone
The second one is also adware, so there is likely some app installed in the phone which is generating these ads
Robo I would get the free Lookout antivirus installed from the play store if I were you. Also, if you are rooted - google adfree apk and install it - that will kill the ads
The second one is also adware, so there is likely some app installed in the phone which is generating these ads
Robo I would get the free Lookout antivirus installed from the play store if I were you. Also, if you are rooted - google adfree apk and install it - that will kill the ads
It's the picture Stookie posted of a Rod Stewart album cover that was hosted on freecodesource - which Google blocks
Edit: @Pimpmofo & @a_devil_inside
Edit: @Pimpmofo & @a_devil_inside
I had AVG installed and that never found anything. Now I've got malware bytes and it's not finding anything. I've also got adblock plus which wasn't doing anything, although I've now realised it wasn't turned on.
I turned on restricted content though, but despite that I think its related to RedCafe and not the phone. Could be wrong.
I turned on restricted content though, but despite that I think its related to RedCafe and not the phone. Could be wrong.
I get this too
Ok I've removed a bunch of mobile ads - please let me know if this fixes it?
This is fixed, I removed the image.Not an advert but opening this thread I got this
This is the link:
Code:https://www.redcafe.net/threads/iconic-1970s-album-covers.384204/page-2#post-15042019
So you're saying it's nothing to do with the ads on the site?
That's my take on it, yes, but I will read up a bit more to be sure
Do you have popup/popunder ads enabled on the site or just Google ads?
I've been having these pop ups as well. Not the same as the ones in the OP though, mine have been about getting anti-virus software.
I need to check on exactly where those ads are coming from but there definitely shouldn't be any popup or pop under ads enabled.
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I occasionally get pop up ads on my tablet or mobile, usually warning me that my android has a virus and to 'click here' to get rid of it.
Thats the main one I've been getting. The others I got today for the first time.
These ones.
I really don't think its the phone as I've never had them elsewhere, I'm sensible and it comes back clean on scans.
Thanks for looking into this though niall! I'll stop spamming
Guys on Android getting these popup ads, can you try this and report please?
Install AirPush Detector from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en
Install AirPush Detector from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en
That's odd, I'd have thought airpush/leadbolt would be the culprits
Could you please try out these steps? Sorry for the long post
1. Manually opt out from ad networks
Most ad companies ask you to manually opt-out else they will continue sending ads even if the apps that they came with have been uninstalled
From
http://opt.leadbolt.com/
http://www.airpush.com/optout
http://senddroid.com/opt-out/
2. Install ad network detectors and do full scan
If this step can tell you which app is creating the notifications - you can directly go to step 4
From
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.addetector
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector
3. Install adblock plus (no root required) and adaway (requires root)
Even if step 2 works, it is highly recommended that you do this step
From
https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
4. Disable notifications for apps
A) If you have identified the app in step 2, follow this video to stop notifications for that app
B) If you have not found the app in step 2, then stop notifications for the browser app that you use (stock browser or firefox or dolphin or chrome etc)
After doing all of the above steps please restart, clear cache and then test by opening redcafe on your browser
Could you please try out these steps? Sorry for the long post
1. Manually opt out from ad networks
Most ad companies ask you to manually opt-out else they will continue sending ads even if the apps that they came with have been uninstalled
From
http://opt.leadbolt.com/
http://www.airpush.com/optout
http://senddroid.com/opt-out/
2. Install ad network detectors and do full scan
If this step can tell you which app is creating the notifications - you can directly go to step 4
From
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.addetector
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector
3. Install adblock plus (no root required) and adaway (requires root)
Even if step 2 works, it is highly recommended that you do this step
From
https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
4. Disable notifications for apps
A) If you have identified the app in step 2, follow this video to stop notifications for that app
B) If you have not found the app in step 2, then stop notifications for the browser app that you use (stock browser or firefox or dolphin or chrome etc)
After doing all of the above steps please restart, clear cache and then test by opening redcafe on your browser
I get the same pop-up on my Samsung Galaxy whenever I visit Redcafe on my phone - it's quite annoying.
I've had Android messages a couple of times when using the browser, but I mostly use Tapatalk so I wouldn't be able to say if it's a regular thing.
I think the message was something like "blah blah, your Android is in danger."
I think the message was something like "blah blah, your Android is in danger."
If this happens again, can somebody please take a screenshot of the page and post it here so I can see which ads are being served when this happens. This will help me identify where the problem is.
Thanks.
Thanks.
i made a thread about something like this a few years ago. The messages didnt last long
I've been getting these for about the last 10 days, no ads were clicked to trigger it. AVG finds nothing untoward.
Can you take a screenshot of any ads on the page next time it happens, I need to see what is being served when this popup appears. You can close the popup, I don't need to see that in the screenshot.
I've had it a few times as well and If it happens again I'll take a screenshot like requested.
Will do.
I keep getting redirected to some ad like site when I click on one of the buttons on the editor. Any button, post reply, a smiley, anything. It happens once in every 20-30 times.
I am using Google Chrome on PC.
xxnzz.playitnow.micodecoupdaterozs.com
This is the URL. I am not sure if it is because of a problem here or my side.
It certainly does sound like it could be something on your end. I doubt it's related to ads. Do a virus scan on your computer?