annefromsantaclarita
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Q: Do I have a virus? How do I get rid of it?

When on FB or a website, etc., on my iPad 2,  a page from this website (Lemode-MGZ.com) keeps popping up and taking over the page I am on. Do I have a virus? How do I get rid of it?

iPad 2

Posted on Jan 9, 2015 5:18 PM

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annefromsantaclarita

Q: Do I have a virus? How do I get rid of it?

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  • by Ethan7988,

    Ethan7988 Ethan7988 Jan 9, 2015 5:25 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita
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    Jan 9, 2015 5:25 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita

    Apple devices are very virus-resistant. But I do not believe they are virus proof. Most likely it is not a virus just because of how rare it is to get one on an iPad. I also looked on some other discussions and some people say it is impossible to get a virus on iOS devices.

  • by Ethan7988,

    Ethan7988 Ethan7988 Jan 9, 2015 5:26 PM in response to Ethan7988
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    Jan 9, 2015 5:26 PM in response to Ethan7988

    Also,  go to settings>safari>and make sure "Block pop ups" is on.

  • by annefromsantaclarita,

    annefromsantaclarita annefromsantaclarita Jan 9, 2015 5:38 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita
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    Jan 9, 2015 5:38 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita

    Ethan, I also saw the discussions about how viruses are nearly impossible. I checked my setting, and pop-ups are blocked. And no matter where I am, it is always a page from that particular website I mentioned. The page varies, but it always from that site only. A site I have never been on, as far as I know. But of course, could have clicked on it by accident on a link somewhere.

  • by Skydiver119,

    Skydiver119 Skydiver119 Jan 9, 2015 5:48 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita
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    Jan 9, 2015 5:48 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita

    It's probably an ad on that page. You can try to go into settings, safari and clear the history to see if that gets rid of it Or stop using the site or look into ad blocking apps. I use Weblock. It's not perfect but it puts a stop to browser hijack ads.

  • by Lyssa,

    Lyssa Lyssa Jan 9, 2015 6:47 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita
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    Jan 9, 2015 6:47 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita

    Are you seeing this happen just when you're at home?

     

    If you go elsewhere, like a coffee shop or a public library and use the wifi there, do you end up having issues using the websites?

     

    ~Lyssa

  • by AliceXII,

    AliceXII AliceXII Jan 10, 2015 8:27 AM in response to annefromsantaclarita
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    Jan 10, 2015 8:27 AM in response to annefromsantaclarita

    I had the exact same problem, but on my iPhone 6.

    I got redirected from Serebii.net (a very trustworthy page with close to no ads) to lemode-mgz, I have no idea where I got it in the first place...

    It did stop after I cleared History and Website Data, and hasn't been back since (crossing my fingers).

  • by Hambue,

    Hambue Hambue Jan 10, 2015 3:03 PM in response to AliceXII
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    Jan 10, 2015 3:03 PM in response to AliceXII

    Same exact problem with lemode-mgz.com taking over (on my iphone 6) when using RMLS.com. No pop-ups or ads--just automatically redirecting me everytime I tried to search on, or even visit the sight. It was making me crazy (and because misery loves company, I was comforted hearing others were having the same issue.) I just tried clearing  History and Website Data in Settings for Safari (thanks, AliceXII) and it seems to have worked for me too. Hopefully that's the end of that, but it's a little disturbing that it was happening at all!

  • by annefromsantaclarita,

    annefromsantaclarita annefromsantaclarita Jan 10, 2015 4:41 PM in response to Hambue
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    Jan 10, 2015 4:41 PM in response to Hambue

    Thank you all for your replies. I just cleared everything as suggested, hoping it will work!

  • by LaurenG_101,

    LaurenG_101 LaurenG_101 Jan 10, 2015 5:47 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita
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    Jan 10, 2015 5:47 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita

    Hi I am wondering if the problem has went away? because I'm having this problem on my macbook, with every website I visit and its always the same website ~lemode-mgz.com~ .

  • by Hambue,

    Hambue Hambue Jan 10, 2015 7:47 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita
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    Jan 10, 2015 7:47 PM in response to annefromsantaclarita

    Did you try clearing history and data? That worked for me, for now. My husband also told me to turn on private browsing. He was having the same problem, and it hasn't happened again in private browsing mode. Hope it works for you!

  • by thomas_r.,

    thomas_r. thomas_r. Jan 11, 2015 5:35 AM in response to annefromsantaclarita
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    Jan 11, 2015 5:35 AM in response to annefromsantaclarita

    These kinds of problems are typically caused by visiting a page that is malicious or has been hacked. That page displays a malicious scam message of some kind. The immediate solution is to clear website data from Safari, according to the instructions at the bottom of this page:

     

    Safari web settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

     

    To keep the problem from recurring, be sure to avoid whatever page you visited that caused the pop-up. If this is a legit site, it may have been hacked. Notify the site owner(s).

     

    If this continues to happen with a wide variety of sites, you may have compromised network hardware. See:

     

    How to manage a hacked wireless router

     

    (Fair disclosure: I may receive compensation from links to my sites, TheSafeMac.com and AdwareMedic.com, in the form of buttons allowing for donations. Donations are not required to use my site or software.)

  • by Rcrowley32,

    Rcrowley32 Rcrowley32 Jan 11, 2015 6:42 AM in response to annefromsantaclarita
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    Jan 11, 2015 6:42 AM in response to annefromsantaclarita

    Same problem here. Block pop ups is enabled. Cleared all browser history. Still doing it'.

     

    Also, my videos aren't loading. They are playing sort of like stop motion. Just random pictures from the video.