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Probably a malware attack. JDC Jul 2019 #1
Thanks! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2019 #2
Download the free malwarebytes software but then consider purchasing the full version hlthe2b Jul 2019 #3
The download is confusing me --I'm SO un-tech-savvy. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2019 #4
Download it, install it and then call it up and let it scan. hlthe2b Jul 2019 #5
It just downloads to files but nothing opens. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2019 #6
Did you double click on the download to start the install? hlthe2b Jul 2019 #7
Let's see if it lets me (I'm on my phone) BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2019 #8
Check YouTube for a tutorial. Here is one: demmiblue Jul 2019 #14
I just went to the App Store and downloaded. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2019 #16
Dammit. Not working. ☹️ n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2019 #17
I had this problem while using Safari rusty fender Jul 2019 #23
I missed the part where you told us it was an iPhone. JDC Jul 2019 #29
I guess I somehow missed that you were having these issues on a cell phone... hlthe2b Jul 2019 #18
+!000. I was having all kinds of malware problems until I signed up for Malwarebytes. Totally Tanuki Jul 2019 #24
Malwarebytes is great! Solved the problem. No pop-ups at all! mobeau69 Jul 2019 #27
All you have to do is this...... calguy Jul 2019 #9
that is not what the OP is talking about Celerity Jul 2019 #11
You mean malware will be blocked too? n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2019 #12
Downloading malwarebytes right now on iPhone mobeau69 Jul 2019 #10
👍🏾 BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2019 #13
I occasionally get this with a different website. irisblue Jul 2019 #15
I have an android smartphone and I was getting those ads and many others Trailrider1951 Jul 2019 #19
i had that experience with my smart phone.goes away after a day or so. i assume my Demovictory9 Jul 2019 #25
It is likely a new app you dowmnloaded Ms. Toad Jul 2019 #20
Other Duers having this problem, including me. See this link: raccoon Jul 2019 #21
Haven't read the link yet, but I did actually think suspicious thoughts! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2019 #31
I don't think it's anything on your device, it's a malicious ad in whatever ad network DU uses petronius Jul 2019 #22
Interesting, thanks nt reACTIONary Jul 2019 #30
Me too allnews Jul 2019 #26
Had to contend with that pop-up ad page yesterday Mersky Jul 2019 #28
If you are using Iphone or Ipad you don't need to download anything. ooky Jul 2019 #32
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