Jun 10, 2015, 11:52 am
Last edit by: JDiver
PLEASE POST SCREENSHOTS of the FULL SCREEN and report your DEVICE TYPE, BROWSER TYPE AND VERSION, and COUNTRY where you are browsing from in your post.This thread is strictly for the reporting of disruptive ads, including unwanted popups, page hijscks, malware attempts, etc. related to ad content. Please refrain from discussion or speculation about technical issues if they are not reports as specified here.
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To see how to include a screen shot in your post, once you have taken the screen shot follow the instructions "Inserting a photo or image from your device into a post:" in the first post in the thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/techn...mage-post.html
NOTE: Internet Brands and FlyerTalk discourage the use of software that modifies your FlyerTalk browsing experience (e.g. ad blocking software). IB / FT declines all responsibility for the use of such software and can not provide support or assistance if such software is used. As well, we remind you IB / FT can only provide FlyerTalk free to members because of the financial support of advertisers; using ad blockers denies IB / FT income that would normally pay for your free community membership and browsing experience..
Posts suggesting or discussing use of ad blocking etc. software will be summarily deleted.
Link to Archive of older posts
ARCHIVE: 2017 Disruptive Ads / Advertisement on FT Reports
Nov 18, 2017, 11:54 am
#451
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO/CDG
Posts: 320
iPhone 6s+ using iOS11.1.1(15B150) viewing in Safari on home wifi in Paris, France.
Nov 19, 2017, 6:53 am
#452
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Platinum for life/Club2000 Ultimate, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 21,921
I confirm : very annoying since today
Nov 29, 2017, 10:14 am
#453
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
Getting a lot of the same ads hijacking my phone as recently as this morning.
But I think I found a solution to the huge CPU and memory usage in Chrome on Windows. I installed the "No Coin" extension that blocks coin mining in browser and that has drastically reduced CPU and memory usage on FT.
You guys have a real problem with ad quality control since you're allowing coin miners to hijack your site.
One thing that has been reported in the news lately is the use of Javascript Cryptocurrency Miner by some sites.
https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/13/su...f-other-sites/
https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/13/su...f-other-sites/
But I think I found a solution to the huge CPU and memory usage in Chrome on Windows. I installed the "No Coin" extension that blocks coin mining in browser and that has drastically reduced CPU and memory usage on FT.
You guys have a real problem with ad quality control since you're allowing coin miners to hijack your site.
Nov 29, 2017, 11:04 am
#454
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Programs: *A Gold (A3), HHonor Gold
Posts: 5,693
Really ? So FT allows Bitcoin mining on its website ? Is IB aware that on some countries, that can access FT, this is an illegal activity ? This is not the first time that illegal and/or immoral Ads are pointed, IB says they do not stand for this but what actions are taken ?
Nov 29, 2017, 4:54 pm
#455
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 843
I guess I’ll throw my complaint into the ring, though I doubt I’m adding anything that hasn’t already been reported.
These issues have been happening off and on for the past month or so, both on my iPhone (5s) and iPad (Air). Both have the latest iOS updates.
These issues have been happening off and on for the past month or so, both on my iPhone (5s) and iPad (Air). Both have the latest iOS updates.
Nov 30, 2017, 9:10 am
#456
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SJC / DPS
Programs: AS G75K, UA Silver
Posts: 1,757
Reading this thread, it makes me wonder how out-of-touch IB actually is. If ads like those posted actually exist, of course people will use an ad-blocker and block all the ads.
Nov 30, 2017, 10:03 am
#457
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ottawa
Programs: Cessna TTx Self-Fly
Posts: 2,982
Using an ad blocker has kept my laptop fans from going nuts while using FT. FT is one of the few sites where I feel I really need an ad blocker.
Dec 1, 2017, 11:17 am
#458
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 158
Full page mobile scam advert
This is why people use ad blockers
Dec 1, 2017, 4:38 pm
#459
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold(twice), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 679
3 viruses, an FT exclusive ? (Malware popups - to merge)
Three times today, whilst on FT, I hve a pop-up with "Apple" logo saying I have 3 viruses from the last website I was on (=FT). Then "scan now".
I have immediately shut down Safari.
Is anybody else getting this only when on FT?
P.S. My settings is to block pop-ups except from websites I have visited. Anything else I should be doing ?
I have immediately shut down Safari.
Is anybody else getting this only when on FT?
P.S. My settings is to block pop-ups except from websites I have visited. Anything else I should be doing ?
Dec 1, 2017, 5:11 pm
#460
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Check the last few days of posts in this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tech...een-shots.html
You can add your report there.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tech...een-shots.html
You can add your report there.
Dec 1, 2017, 5:12 pm
#461
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Juneau, Alaska.
Programs: AS 75K;BA Silver;AA G;HH Dia;HY Glob
Posts: 15,812
Three times today, whilst on FT, I hve a pop-up with "Apple" logo saying I have 3 viruses from the last website I was on (=FT). Then "scan now".
I have immediately shut down Safari.
Is anybody else getting this only when on FT?
P.S. My settings is to block pop-ups except from websites I have visited. Anything else I should be doing ?
I have immediately shut down Safari.
Is anybody else getting this only when on FT?
P.S. My settings is to block pop-ups except from websites I have visited. Anything else I should be doing ?
https://discussions.apple.com/thread...art=0&tstart=0
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove...-virus-popups/
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8771
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6845795?start=0
Dec 2, 2017, 6:50 am
#462
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Outside popups and page diversions that claim they have ostensibly detected viruses on your device are scams that generally try to get you to buy “assistance”, turn over your personal information for fraudulent purposes, etc.
These malware popups are likely generated by skeezy adverts placed by one of the companies buying ad placement on FlyerTalk through their contracted advertising companies.
I don’t know why Internet Brands has been unable to rectify this issue, for example a contract that didn’t take this trashware into account when it was signed with the advert provider or the adware provider’s inadequacy in controlling their ad purchasers or filter their product, but IB is well aware of this issue.
Don’t worry about iOS or Safari being affected by viruses because you were told so by rogue popups. Anyone can clip and paste Apple or other logos into their trashware advertisements and popups; that only is an indication of how dishonest and desperate the creators are to get your money / identity data.
We will merge this into the proper thread soon..
JDiver, Co-Moderator
These malware popups are likely generated by skeezy adverts placed by one of the companies buying ad placement on FlyerTalk through their contracted advertising companies.
I don’t know why Internet Brands has been unable to rectify this issue, for example a contract that didn’t take this trashware into account when it was signed with the advert provider or the adware provider’s inadequacy in controlling their ad purchasers or filter their product, but IB is well aware of this issue.
Don’t worry about iOS or Safari being affected by viruses because you were told so by rogue popups. Anyone can clip and paste Apple or other logos into their trashware advertisements and popups; that only is an indication of how dishonest and desperate the creators are to get your money / identity data.
We will merge this into the proper thread soon..
JDiver, Co-Moderator
Last edited by JDiver; Dec 2, 2017 at 5:13 pm
Dec 2, 2017, 7:25 am
#463
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold(twice), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 679
Thanks to all for your advice, as ever.
Dec 3, 2017, 12:12 am
#464
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: MT, USA
Programs: Ex-5C club, Skymiles Gold
Posts: 454
Getting malicious ad from flyertalk.com on iPad Pro 2. Image attached. Please fix. It is really annoying and you can’t back out of it, you must close tabs and start everything again only to have it happen again. This is your responsibility IB and an epic fail.
Dec 3, 2017, 12:19 am
#465
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: QFF Gold, Flying Blue, Enrich
Posts: 5,366
Outside popups and page diversions that claim they have ostensibly detected viruses on your device are scams that generally try to get you to buy “assistance”, turn over your personal information for fraudulent purposes, etc.
These malware popups are likely generated by skeezy adverts placed by one of the companies buying ad placement on FlyerTalk through their contracted advertising companies.
I don’t know why Internet Brands has been unable to rectify this issue, for example a contract that didn’t take this trashware into account when it was signed with the advert provider or the adware provider’s inadequacy in controlling their ad purchasers or filter their product, but IB is well aware of this issue.
Don’t worry about iOS or Safari being affected by viruses because you were told so by rogue popups. Anyone can clip and paste Apple or other logos into their trashware advertisements and popups; that only is an indication of how dishonest and desperate the creators are to get your money / identity data.
We will merge this into the proper thread soon..
JDiver, Co-Moderator
These malware popups are likely generated by skeezy adverts placed by one of the companies buying ad placement on FlyerTalk through their contracted advertising companies.
I don’t know why Internet Brands has been unable to rectify this issue, for example a contract that didn’t take this trashware into account when it was signed with the advert provider or the adware provider’s inadequacy in controlling their ad purchasers or filter their product, but IB is well aware of this issue.
Don’t worry about iOS or Safari being affected by viruses because you were told so by rogue popups. Anyone can clip and paste Apple or other logos into their trashware advertisements and popups; that only is an indication of how dishonest and desperate the creators are to get your money / identity data.
We will merge this into the proper thread soon..
JDiver, Co-Moderator
This issue really needs to be addressed by IB itself, it’s unfair of them to leave it to the <redacted> to continue to make policy and excuses on the run. This issue has been going on for how long now? It’s ridiculous and amateur that IB hasn’t been able to fix it.
Last edited by JDiver; Dec 4, 2017 at 9:22 am Reason: Discussing moderator actions, personal attacks against rules.