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Firefox automatically redirected when I didn't want it to

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matthewbaynham
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I clicked on a OKCupid link which I know was a valid link to OKCupid. But then mysteriously Firefox took me to the link http://apps5868.hardmonday6.agency/8140187015/?u=gg4p605&o=5ffwrnh&f=1 which has nothing to do with OKCupid.

I have AVG running and that hasn't picked up anything.

What could the problem be?

I clicked on a OKCupid link which I know was a valid link to OKCupid. But then mysteriously Firefox took me to the link http://apps5868.hardmonday6.agency/8140187015/?u=gg4p605&o=5ffwrnh&f=1 which has nothing to do with OKCupid. I have AVG running and that hasn't picked up anything. What could the problem be?

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FredMcD
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Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player or remove it using these links; Uninstall Flash Player | Windows {web link} Uninstall Flash Player | Mac {web link}

Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version 32.0.0.207

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

FredMcD
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matthewbaynham said

mysteriously Firefox took me to the link . . . .

What is it, an ad?

You may have ad/mal-ware. Further information can be found in this article; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware?cache=no

Run most or all of the listed malware scanners. Each works differently. If one program misses something, another may pick it up.