Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Hi Admins, please stop the dodgy pop-up pages. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Yep. Things need stopped, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboelite Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Isnt this based on your own searches Geoff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Isnt this based on your own searches Geoff ?No but fair play for going with the obvious joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Isnt this based on your own searches Geoff ? Well, the pop-ups I get certainly are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Isnt this based on your own searches Geoff ? But I've never asked to Find a Muslim Wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Can those of you having problems please describe what's happening, when it's happening and if you're able, maybe provide a screen shot or two? It would be useful if you could also tell us what browser you're using and if you're on main forum via browser, mobile or using third party app like Tapatalk etc . [emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboelite Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 But I've never asked to Find a Muslim Wife? I find that highly unlikely..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Well, the pop-ups I get certainly are. More info, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Can those of you having problems please describe what's happening, when it's happening and if you're able, maybe provide a screen shot or two? It would be useful if you could also tell us what browser you're using and if you're on main forum via browser, mobile or using third party app like Tapatalk etc . [emoji106] Happening on Android Mobile. Pop up to say you've won an iPhone; just click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 But I've never asked to Find a Muslim Wife? Why ever not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Happening on Android Mobile. Pop up to say you've won an iPhone; just click here. Could you pls screenshot it if you get the chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 More info, please You know, the usual things - trainers, Boots the chemist ( remember, I live in France and need my beauty products), mail order spices, dolls, flights, dolls, Booking.com, dolls etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Could you pls screenshot it if you get the chance?I've cleared all browsing history so hopefully it's disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 You know, the usual things - trainers, Boots the chemist ( remember, I live in France and need my beauty products), mail order spices, dolls, flights, dolls, Booking.com, dolls etc etc. Aye ok Is this just on android, because I'm not getting it on my iPad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EreWeG0.. Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 But I've never asked to Find a Muslim Wife? Is it not loosely based on your searches not exact. It seems to think you want your hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I've cleared all browsing history so hopefully it's disappeared. It's that easy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Aye ok Is this just on android, because I'm not getting it on my iPad. No, it's on my iPad. Dolls are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 No, it's on my iPad. Dolls are great. All I'm getting is New e-book at the top of the page and Discover PalmSecure at the bottom of the page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo dans les Pyrenees Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 But I've never asked to Find a Muslim Wife? Did it really say "Find"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Happening on Android Mobile. Pop up to say you've won an iPhone; just click here. Get an iPhone then. I never get issues with pop ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Get an iPhone then. I never get issues with pop ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweegy Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 But I've never asked to Find a Muslim Wife? Racist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Hi Admins, please stop the dodgy pop-up pages. Cheers. Funnily enough I got one of these around the time you posted this. Just like when the previous poster complained about it. Not seen it other than these times so I doubt it's anything to go with Internet history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Happening on Android Mobile. Pop up to say you've won an iPhone; just click here. You know you can get AdBlock Plus for Android too? https://adblockplus.org/android-install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 You know you can get AdBlock Plus for Android too? https://adblockplus.org/android-install Cheers but that isn't the point. My pop up blocker did block something but the page still popped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Funnily enough I got one of these around the time you posted this. Just like when the previous poster complained about it. Not seen it other than these times so I doubt it's anything to go with Internet history. Are you also using the mobile site on Android? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Whenever I do a search for tools that do boring (I'm a DIY fan) threads from the same poster, time after time, pop up when I log in here. Don't understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Price Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Clicked on a thread link and redirected me to a misguided gift card... On iPhone mobile site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Redirected to a Primark gift card site. Feel a bit let down I was only deemed worthy of a Primark gift card On Microsoft mobile -internet explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Whenever I do a search for tools that do boring (I'm a DIY fan) threads from the same poster, time after time, pop up when I log in here. Don't understand it. Happens to me when I check the Watch thread, loads of watch pop ups. Disappointed when I check the Tit Monday thread though, nothing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Happens to me when I check the Watch thread, loads of watch pop ups. Disappointed when I check the Tit Monday thread though, nothing ! Are you definitely getting actual pop ups or do you just mean the standard banner adverts on the forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Whenever I do a search for tools that do boring (I'm a DIY fan) threads from the same poster, time after time, pop up when I log in here. Don't understand it. I'm not sure what you mean.... Are you searching the forum or are you using Google or similar? I can't imagine how forum threads would become pop ups [emoji53] Pop up ads tend to dominate your browser in some way, and sometime even disable the page you're on until you clear them. Like a top layer ad that covers the page you're trying to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Clicked on a thread link and redirected me to a misguided gift card... On iPhone mobile site. Can you tell me which thread that was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweegy Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I'm not sure what you mean.... Are you searching the forum or are you using Google or similar? I can't imagine how forum threads would become pop ups [emoji53] Pop up ads tend to dominate your browser in some way, and sometime even disable the page you're on until you clear them. Like a top layer ad that covers the page you're trying to look at. Whoosh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EreWeG0.. Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Hi Admins, please stop the dodgy pop-up pages. Cheers.Clear google after you browse the 'the most bizarre thing you have googled' thread on here and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Are you also using the mobile site on Android? Yes on the Chrome browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Are you definitely getting actual pop ups or do you just mean the standard banner adverts on the forum? Banner ads at the top and bottom. Probably cookies involved ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Banner ads at the top and bottom. Probably cookies involved ! The banner ads are supposed to be there. We've had them for years now. [emoji846] Pop up ads are not supposed to be anywhere on the forum though. They're a whole different kettle of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The banner ads are supposed to be there. We've had them for years now. [emoji846] Pop up ads are not supposed to be anywhere on the forum though. They're a whole different kettle of fish. No problem with them as I don't click on them purposefully but I have done by mistake due to fat fingers, ha ha ! Seems others are having problems so hope the pop up problem is sorted one way or another. Cheers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The banner ads are supposed to be there. We've had them for years now. [emoji846] Pop up ads are not supposed to be anywhere on the forum though. They're a whole different kettle of fish. The issue is that some of those ads are malicious and redirect the mobile browser. These ads are using Cross Site Scripting (XSS) to break out of their container. I think the code the forum software uses to inject ads is not secure enough to filter out XSS attacks. I posted more info on a similar thread a week ago. Note that these ads redirect the mobile browser as soon as the page loads. There is no popups (at least not on Chrome mobile) and the user doesn't have to click on anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 The issue is that some of those ads are malicious and redirect the mobile browser. These ads are using Cross Site Scripting (XSS) to break out of their container. I think the code the forum software uses to inject ads is not secure enough to filter out XSS attacks. I posted more info on a similar thread a week ago. Note that these ads redirect the mobile browser as soon as the page loads. There is no popups (at least not on Chrome mobile) and the user doesn't have to click on anything. Exactly the experience. I will take your word on the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The issue is that some of those ads are malicious and redirect the mobile browser. These ads are using Cross Site Scripting (XSS) to break out of their container. I think the code the forum software uses to inject ads is not secure enough to filter out XSS attacks. I posted more info on a similar thread a week ago. Note that these ads redirect the mobile browser as soon as the page loads. There is no popups (at least not on Chrome mobile) and the user doesn't have to click on anything. That's really helpful, thank you None of the admin team have experienced this type of ad so we're reliant on info from those who have at the moment. It would be extra helpful if those affected could grab a screenshot when it happens or tell us more about the ads on the page at the time. The more detail we have, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Whoosh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Got my first pop up this morning offering me a tesco gift card and vibrating my device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Got my first pop up this morning offering me a tesco gift card and vibrating my device. Morning pop-ups are the business And when your device vibrates...well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I just had these pages pop up randomly. Redirected me from a thread straight to it. Using a Google Nexus 7 tablet and on the mobile site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The following blog describes the problem: http://blogs.msmvps.com/alunj/2016/04/09/on-widespread-xss-in-ad-networks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Price Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Can you tell me which thread that was?I couldn't I'm afraid. I probably click hundreds of times a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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