|
|
Post by RetroGamer on Nov 3, 2015 14:27:37 GMT
Is anyone else having trouble with the forum trying to download virus and malware ridden files on to their android device? The last two weeks I've been hit nearly every time I've logged on with malicious websites and files. No such thing on my pc when I log on though just my phone.
|
|
|
|
Post by RetroGamer on Nov 3, 2015 14:29:42 GMT
Usually this sort of thing is spread through advertising used on a website. My pc is running with an ad blocker which is probably why I don't have any problems on there.
|
|
|
|
Post by Hugo the Elder on Nov 3, 2015 14:31:37 GMT
Yes.
I cleared cache and temp files in settings then full power down of phone and it's improved.
|
|
|
|
Post by fanboy on Nov 3, 2015 14:37:20 GMT
Hm - I'm surprised by that. I've not had any issues on my phone, ipad, or computer.
|
|
|
|
Post by RetroGamer on Nov 3, 2015 14:38:57 GMT
Yes. I cleared cache and temp files in settings then full power down of phone and it's improved. Good to see a mod jump on a forum thread straight away that has trouble written all over it! Is there someone that hosts the forum that could be contacted to block whatever malicious adverts that's being used? |
|
|
|
Post by Hugo the Elder on Nov 3, 2015 14:43:15 GMT
You could try messaging proboards direct I suppose.
I'm not sure if ads on this site are based on browser history or if we all see the same ads?
It's not something we have any control over. It's the ads that allow us to use the forum.
The only way we could remove ads is to request a subscription fee from our users of about a quid a month each which would allow us to go Ad Free. Unlikely I would think.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 14:44:09 GMT
I saw "Forum troubles" and thought GGMI was kicking off again...  |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 14:44:21 GMT
Xhamsters the worst.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 14:45:19 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by tommym9 on Nov 3, 2015 14:58:34 GMT
I have noticed it on my HTC too as you mention it.
Fine on my PC/Mac
|
|
|
|
Post by Hugo the Elder on Nov 3, 2015 15:00:00 GMT
I've deleted a number of posts in this thread.
Sorry guys, but we need to clean up our collective postings in the main sections of Gaschat.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 15:07:04 GMT
No it's not. That title belongs to sexmummy. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 15:09:13 GMT
No it's not. That title belongs to sexmummy. Bear with me a sec...... |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 15:10:16 GMT
No it's not. That title belongs to sexmummy. Holy moly!!!! |
|
|
|
Post by Topper Gas on Nov 3, 2015 15:57:05 GMT
You could try messaging proboards direct I suppose. I'm not sure if ads on this site are based on browser history or if we all see the same ads? It's not something we have any control over. It's the ads that allow us to use the forum. The only way we could remove ads is to request a subscription fee from our users of about a quid a month each which would allow us to go Ad Free. Unlikely I would think. Surely Proboards can't be knowingly allowing adverts from websites which are trying to download malicious viruses? Whilst using the Chrome browser on my phone I've just had a pop up message saying my Android operating system needs updating to continue viewing the website, it was quite a convincing message apart from the fact I know that I'm using the latest OS. Fortunately, the Tapatalk app seems immune to these adverts/messages so far. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 16:43:11 GMT
I'm not sure how to help with phone problems, but to get rid of ads on the computer you could always install the 'adblock' add-on on chrome
|
|
|
|
Post by Big Jock on Nov 3, 2015 16:46:51 GMT
I've deleted a number of posts in this thread. Sorry guys, but we need to clean up our collective postings in the main sections of Gaschat. WTF! Only kidding pal both understood an respected nae malice intended  |
|
|
|
Post by BishopstonBRFC on Nov 3, 2015 18:42:51 GMT
How ironic that the first time the pop ups have happened to me in a while is when I opened this thread!
Doing my Dam swede in to be honest. It loads two pages and tries to make you download something from the Play store(android).
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 18:54:48 GMT
I dream of getting a pop up now and again. I'm married you see.
|
|
|
|
Post by pirateman on Nov 3, 2015 20:58:41 GMT
No problems for me PC (Chrome) or android
|
|
