REDIRECT VIRUS

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REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by Quicknick » Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:58 pm

I am effected by one of these. Especially on this forum. I get redirected to another site which I then can't get off. Could anyone tell me in plain jargon-free English what I should do, please?

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Re: REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by Imploding Turtle » Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:59 pm

This site has problems with browser hijacking on mobile phones.

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Re: REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by Quicknick » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:02 pm

It's on my desktop.

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Re: REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by Imploding Turtle » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:03 pm

ok. i've only experienced it on mobile because i have proper security for my desktop :D

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Re: REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by Quicknick » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:07 pm

So do I. At least, I thought so.

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Re: REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:11 pm

Just happened to me this morning, for the first time.
Using my Tab. Only the once though.
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Re: REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by Inchy » Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:38 pm

Happening to me on my iPhone

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Re: REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by whiffa » Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:07 pm

Easiest repair is to use ADWcleaner to quickly scan your PC and remove common malware and redirect viruses. Completely trustworthy software recently purchased by MalwareBytes - I use it daily at work. Sorts 95% of basic Malware and redirect issues. Link below, just run a scan (takes less than 5minutes) and then "Clean" to make repairs. Hope that helps.

https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdown ... dwcleaner/

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Re: REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by Quicknick » Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:09 pm

whiffa, thanks so much for that, mate UTC
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Re: REDIRECT VIRUS

Post by whiffa » Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:56 pm

Happy to help.
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