pop up ads in mobile version?

[etana]

Hey, just now I've had about three times in a row this pop-up ad that says my phone's battery is running out and I should 'please' download something. My phone's battery isn't out and I find this weird, is it on the forum or have I managed to infect my phone with an ad bot?

[muddydragon]

i've never accessed the forum via a phone so i wouldn't know i'm afriad. I'ld see if it continues to happen when not on the forum. Also if anyone who does use a phone can answer that would be good.

[morningcoffee]

Dec 8, 2014 9:24:51 GMT etana said:

Hey, just now I've had about three times in a row this pop-up ad that says my phone's battery is running out and I should 'please' download something. My phone's battery isn't out and I find this weird, is it on the forum or have I managed to infect my phone with an ad bot?

It's not something I've seen but it definitely sounds like a nasty malicious software-type ad. It might be a good idea to check with ProBoards Support directly about it as unfortunately we don't have any control over what ads appear (if that's what it is).
The Proboards mobile support forum is here: support.proboards.com/board/12/mobile-app-support

[Cashell]

Have you tried clearing your cookies and refreshing you browser? Also, beware of what apps you have on your phone. I've heard of stories with people who download certain apps and then find funny ads in their browser.

[etana]

Thanks for the replies & suggestions, everyone. I'll look into the things you all said. I haven't installed anything new for months but I may have accidentally clicked an ad or something elsewhere.

[cliath]

I got an adware virus a while ago, and it sounds like what's happening you, but if it only happens on the forum i don't know.... Mine had adds popping up everywhere, I fixed it by completely resetting my phone.