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RKDUBBS Author

Level 1

8 points

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 9:21 AM

35 replies

deggie

Level 10

167,363 points

Jan 7, 2016 7:10 AM in response to RSDallas

Double-click your home button and then close Safari. Got to Settings > Safari and clear your history and website data.

Jan 9, 2016 11:59 AM in response to RKDUBBS

I have the mobfree.click adds showing up on all ios devices. I thought i had this figured out, but still have issue. has to be coming from a cache on my network.

Jan 9, 2016 7:29 PM in response to RKDUBBS

i have had to resort to using the tor browser to get around this hijack on my iPad Air. (Red Browser in iOS store).

Jan 19, 2016 3:51 PM in response to RKDUBBS

I Had the same issue. After some investigation I noticed a app without and associated name installed on my phone. You can only view the app via settings. If you goto settings>General>storage&icloud usage you should be able to delete it. Problem solved.

Feb 1, 2016 2:58 PM in response to RKDUBBS

The only thing I have ever had that has fixed redirects ( it used to be candy crush and other games ) was by enabling restrictions and turning off the app store. You do this by going to settings- General - restrictions ( you have to use a passcode)- installing , deleting apps, in-app purchases get toggled off. It's been ages since I have had a redirect. If you need to download/delete/ update an app you just go back in and toggle on. Some people are fine with that and some are not but since the redirects were driving me nuts I could live with it. Hopefully this works for people.

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