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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
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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

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  • by RSDallas,

    RSDallas RSDallas Jan 7, 2016 5:52 AM in response to deggie
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    Jan 7, 2016 5:52 AM in response to deggie

    So how do you get rid of it?

  • by deggie,

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

  • by dartgrl63,

    dartgrl63 dartgrl63 Jan 9, 2016 11:59 AM in response to RKDUBBS
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    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. 

  • by irieblue007,

    irieblue007 irieblue007 Jan 9, 2016 7:29 PM in response to RKDUBBS
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    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).

  • by ScubaXsteve,

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

  • by Browser26,

    Browser26 Browser26 Feb 1, 2016 2:58 PM in response to RKDUBBS
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    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.

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