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Unauthorized redirect error on iOS 9

nshuman

nshuman

Sep 4, 2012
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#1
On my phone I get an unauthorized redirect about 2-3 times a day (latest iOS 9). Pretty sure I have no malware on there. Could it be that your advertising provider has an intermittent malvertising issue?
 
#2
nshuman said:
On my phone I get an unauthorized redirect about 2-3 times a day (latest iOS 9). Pretty sure I have no malware on there. Could it be that your advertising provider has an intermittent malvertising issue?
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I don't think that any ads would be causing that. Can you copy the entire warning message you get? Do you note that you're performing a specific action (like editing a post, posting a new thread, etc), when you get the error? Any info I can get to try and duplicate would help.

Thanks!
 
#4
Using safari. I don't get a warning, I just get redirected to the usual suspect cellphone ads. I'll take a screenshot next time it happens. It just happens when I refresh the watched threads page.
 
#9
Just popped up again for me, it's tough as it locks me out of safari..

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#11
@mr.mow @nshuman I went ahead and globally blocked the url cellphone-tips... However, Adsense is not showing that any ads with that URL have been running.... After doing some googling, I wouldn't be surprised if it actually is some malware at work. Please try clearing your safari data as described in this first link:

How to remove totaladperformance malware on iOS? | Apple Support Communities

Malware for iOS - The iPhone Wiki

iPhone apps with XcodeGhost Malware: Top 25 iOS apps in App Store | BGR
 
#12
mr.mow said:
Just popped up again for me, it's tough as it locks me out of safari..

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Yup, that is the one.

paul said:
@mr.mow @nshuman I went ahead and globally blocked the url cellphone-tips... However, Adsense is not showing that any ads with that URL have been running.... After doing some googling, I wouldn't be surprised if it actually is some malware at work. Please try clearing your safari data as described in this first link:

How to remove totaladperformance malware on iOS? | Apple Support Communities

Malware for iOS - The iPhone Wiki

iPhone apps with XcodeGhost Malware: Top 25 iOS apps in App Store | BGR
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I will clear just to be safe.
 
#14
Please, NOBODY click on these :)

This is the URL where clicking on OK sends me to:

[scam url removed; thanks for the link!]

These are screenshots. This happened this morning (I already did all the urges on my iphone to make sure I had no malware):

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nshuman said:
Please, NOBODY click on these :)

This is the URL where clicking on OK sends me to:

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These are screenshots. This happened this morning (I already did all the urges on my iphone to make sure I had no malware):

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Very odd. Again, I'm getting no matches for anything running on our Adsense account for itsnews. I went ahead and blocked the URL anyway, but I'm drawing a blank here. All we use is Google Adsense and Google DFP to sell direct-sold bass/amp campaigns. What could be causing a system popup on your phone like that? I'll ask around.
 
#16
nshuman said:
Please, NOBODY click on these :)

This is the URL where clicking on OK sends me to:

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These are screenshots. This happened this morning (I already did all the urges on my iphone to make sure I had no malware):

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This looks strangely similar to this:

Con artists freeze Apple's iPad and iPhone internet browsers and demand £50 | Daily Mail Online

Did you put your phone in airplane mode before you cleared all website data?
 
#19
12bass said:
Had the hijack happen again from:Link Removed
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Very highly unlikely that these are from TalkBass. No match on Google Adsense for any ads going to that URL. Please try wiping your safari data and history, and getting rid of any apps that might be acting badly.

NVM, just found this: Google Groups

Something has infiltrated Adsense maybe... Or it could be getting on people's phones some other way. Will keep investigating.

In the meantime, Please try wiping your safari data and history, and getting rid of any apps that might be acting badly.
 
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