[Hidden-tech] Chrome popups

[Chris Hart]

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> On Jun 5, 2015, at 11:12 PM, Jeff Brand <jeff at deltafactory.com> wrote:
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> Make sure you're using a legitimate Adblocker. I personally use Adblock Plus, https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb?hl=en-US
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> You should be able to rule out the cause by process of elimination. If the ad blocker you have is from a reputable source, then I'd try disabling the other one first. Also, take a look in the reviews for either extension to see if others are reporting similar behavior.
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> There's also a chance that it's a system-level malware infection. If you're running a PC, download Malware Bytes and run a scan.
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>> On 6/5/2015 6:19 PM, Kirsten Bonanza wrote:
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>> I've started having problems with pop ups while using chrome.  Both on my Macbook and my desktop.  What I realized was that this started as soon as I logged in to my personalized chrome.  
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>> Now I'm thinking it could be an extension causing the issue.  But I've only added 1) Facebook Share them all and 2) Adblocker.
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>> Any thoughts?
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>> Most of the pop ups are for games (don't click the white tile, etc) but I've gotten some more adult ones, spyware offers, etc.  The usual when you have a virus, right?  But I don't think it is a virus.  At least not in the new computers.  This has now happened twice with new computers (one refurbished and one brand new.) I had to buy something so that I wasn't stuck while the first was getting fixed :(  
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>> Also FYI I don't download anything that I'm not sure of (skype, one drive, chrome, dropbox) so I can't think of what else would affect both my mac and PC and only when using chrome. 
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>> Thanks!
>> Kirsten Bonanza
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