RKDUBBS
Level 1 (4 points)
Safari

Q: mobfree.click re-direct- do I have malware?

I have a fully updated Iphone 6 using iOS 9.1.  When I go to a particular website (tmz.com - I'm assuming that it's reputable), it automatically redirects to MobFree.Click, which prompts me to download a dozen things and says that "application is currently downloading..." on the bottom.  I do not click on anything and clear it, as well as clear my settings/cookies/etc.  Is this associated with the website only or is it possible that this is malware on my Iphone?  Should I be concerned that something actually downloaded?  I can't seem to find any information about this website anywhere, except for one forum about 2 weeks ago where people were complaining about it.

 

Thank you!

 

iPhone 6, iOS 9.1

iPhone 6, iOS 9.1, null

Posted on Dec 8, 2015 9:22 AM

by deggie,Apple recommended
deggie deggie
Level 9 (54,806 points)
iPhone
A:

Will you feel better if you buy a Samsung or HTC or LG and get the same result? This is a browser hijack from the site. Double-click your home button and remove Safari from recently used apps. Then go to Settings > Safari and scroll down to Clear History and Website Data.

Posted on Dec 22, 2015 6:52 PM

Close
RKDUBBS

Q: mobfree.click re-direct- do I have malware?

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

Page 1 of 3 last Next

  • by nkl811,

    nkl811 nkl811 Dec 8, 2015 11:31 AM in response to RKDUBBS
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 8, 2015 11:31 AM in response to RKDUBBS

    I have the exact same problem using www.realgm.com forums. It is so frustrating. Please help!

  • by strizzle01,

    strizzle01 strizzle01 Dec 11, 2015 8:22 AM in response to RKDUBBS
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 11, 2015 8:22 AM in response to RKDUBBS

    I have the exact same issue as well but with several websites. All reputable websites as well including JoeBucsfan.com

  • by yorkechops,

    yorkechops yorkechops Dec 11, 2015 6:44 PM in response to RKDUBBS
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 11, 2015 6:44 PM in response to RKDUBBS

    Get adblock. It's free. Turn on all content blockers.

     

    Happy browsing!

  • by alexcreammer,

    alexcreammer alexcreammer Dec 12, 2015 4:43 PM in response to yorkechops
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 12, 2015 4:43 PM in response to yorkechops

    I Have the same problem.  Any fixes that work. I keep deleting history. No avail.

  • by nkl811,

    nkl811 nkl811 Dec 12, 2015 10:27 PM in response to alexcreammer
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 12, 2015 10:27 PM in response to alexcreammer

    I Have also tried deleting browsing history and cookies, restarting phone. Nothing works . Does anyone have a fix for this? This is extremely frustrating

  • by PRR082,

    PRR082 PRR082 Dec 19, 2015 8:40 PM in response to RKDUBBS
    Level 1 (4 points)
    iPod
    Dec 19, 2015 8:40 PM in response to RKDUBBS

    Happening to me on iPhone 6 on iOS 9.2. I'm just shopping online at Walmart.com and keep being redirected to this crap. I have already deleted all browsing data.. I looked under advanced and website data and found 2-spyware.com  and assume it's linked to that. Guess iPhones aren't very secure now..

  • by buddzoo,

    buddzoo buddzoo Dec 20, 2015 7:35 PM in response to RKDUBBS
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 20, 2015 7:35 PM in response to RKDUBBS

    I Am also experiencing this probleM. It started today for me at the Walmart page that I went to when I did a Google search on a particular toy. I double-checked and it really was the Walmart site until I clicked on something on the page, then it took me to mobfree.click.

     

    So much for Apple security.  

  • by RF Guy,

    RF Guy RF Guy Dec 21, 2015 7:23 AM in response to buddzoo
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Apple Music
    Dec 21, 2015 7:23 AM in response to buddzoo

    This nonsense redirect is tied to your Google account. Make sure you are not signed in Google in Safari. Simple way to check is to go to Safari and enter google.com; verify you have not chosen to be kept logged in.

    I was getting a redirect when requesting the walmart.com. All good now.

  • by georrg,

    georrg georrg Dec 22, 2015 2:29 PM in response to RKDUBBS
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 22, 2015 2:29 PM in response to RKDUBBS

    Had the same issue when using the icab mobile browser. Not logged in to Google and no other app open.

    After some experiments I found out it is connected to the browser-ID. If I change it in the browser settings to anything except Safari or Webkit iOS the redirect is gone.

    So seems to be a website programming issue when the browser is identified as Safari.

  • by kytosol,

    kytosol kytosol Dec 22, 2015 5:04 PM in response to RKDUBBS
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 22, 2015 5:04 PM in response to RKDUBBS

    I have this exact same problem for a few weeks and certain websites seem to redirect to mobfree.click. I only have this issue on my iPhone (iPhone 6 - iOS 9.2).

     

    Websites I tend to notice the issue in:

    http://consequenceofsound.net/

    http://consequenceofsound.net/

     

    I have closed safari, cleared history and website data, gone into advanced and cleared all website data, restarted my phone but nothing seems to have resolved my issue. I had a strange profile on my phone, most likely from a recent trip to japan where I used a data sim card, however on removal of the profile the issue appears to persist. 

     

    The issue occurs using 4g and wifi and doesn't appear to be related to the network I'm connecting on.

     

    At this stage, my best guess is that an add on these websites contains some code that looks for safari mobile browser and redirects me. The other alternative is there is an app that is somehow hooking into something in safari and causing the redirect, but I'm guessing that is probably less likely.

     

    I'd be keen to hear if anyone manages to solve the issue. I'm just a curious to find out how it is actually being done as well as resolving it...

  • by kytosol,

    kytosol kytosol Dec 22, 2015 5:57 PM in response to kytosol
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 22, 2015 5:57 PM in response to kytosol

    OK this is interesting. The issue occurs in Safari and Chrome on iOS for me.

     

    As multiple affected browsers on the device seems to indicate that either

    - The issue is at the phone/network level such as DNS issues, malicious iOS profiles or malicious apps.

    - The websites themselves are compromised. (However this seems unlikely as major websites appear to be having this issue and you would expect more posts on various forums).

     

    Next step for me will be a factory reset of my phone to see if the issue corrects itself.

  • by Beachangel ,

    Beachangel Beachangel Dec 22, 2015 6:44 PM in response to buddzoo
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 22, 2015 6:44 PM in response to buddzoo

    This same thing is happening to me but as of right now I have only noticed it on Walmart.com (when I'm browsing through safari). It's very annoying and no matter what I've done it will not go away. I've deleted browser history and cookies. I've done a "soft" reset. I have the iPhone 6 and just got it 3 days ago. I'm extremely upset about this! image.png

  • by Beachangel ,

    Beachangel Beachangel Dec 22, 2015 6:48 PM in response to Beachangel
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 22, 2015 6:48 PM in response to Beachangel

    and I just downloaded iOS 9.2 - it didn't fix this problem!!! This is making me regret my decision to get another iPhone.

  • by deggie,Apple recommended

    deggie deggie Dec 22, 2015 6:52 PM in response to Beachangel
    Level 9 (54,806 points)
    iPhone
    Dec 22, 2015 6:52 PM in response to Beachangel

    Will you feel better if you buy a Samsung or HTC or LG and get the same result? This is a browser hijack from the site. Double-click your home button and remove Safari from recently used apps. Then go to Settings > Safari and scroll down to Clear History and Website Data.

Page 1 of 3 last Next