DIS Boards Website SPAM

[AstroBlasters]

Is anyone else constantly getting directed to spam website while browsing and typing on DIS Boards?

I’m using safari mobile on iOS.

I went in and cleared my browser history and cache… no luck…

 

[The Jackal]

Yes started yesterday.

 

[ehh]

For Safari I’ve been using 1Blocker for many years now and it stops me from seeing this crap (which usually comes in via compromised ads). It’s also just a great ad blocker.

It’s a subscription now, but I would absolutely pay for it if my previous one-time purchase weren’t grandfathered.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/1blocker-ad-blocker/id1365531024

 

[cruisehopeful]

I am on my android phone.

 

[CarolynFH]

Is anyone else constantly getting directed to spam website while browsing and typing on DIS Boards?

I’m using safari mobile on iOS.

I went in and cleared my browser history and cache… no luck…

Report it on the Tech Support forum https://www.disboards.com/forums/technical-support.43/

 

[mort1331]

I have experienced it for over 2 months now..all devices and different locations,,,I just back out and restart,,its a pain,, but wasnt sure if it was my end or the website.

 

[Sandisw]

Please report to the tech team. So far, mone has been okay but I wasn’t on much this week since I was sailing and reviewing the Disney Dream!

 

[TweedleDum]

Been happening for months for me, was almost impossible to use the site for a few weeks.

Now 'm using Chrome with AdBlock extension, no issues.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Please report to the tech team. So far, mone has been okay but I wasn’t on much this week since I was sailing and reviewing the Disney Dream!

I have reported multiple incidents and have not received a response.

 

[Cfabar1]

Please report to the tech team. So far, mone has been okay but I wasn’t on much this week since I was sailing and reviewing the Disney Dream!

please let us know where we can see your review when it is up.

 

[Sandisw]

please let us know where we can see your review when it is up.

I wasn’t going to be posting my review here! But I can tell you it was great!!

 

[stat]

Yes, it's been really bad the last few weeks. Using Chrome on an Pixel phone. I get redirected to scam / deceptive sites sometimes even without touching anything, just letting it sit there while reading. Very intrusive and obviously coming from bad actors, something should be done!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Yes. For months now. Very frustrating. I installed the free Privacy Badger (recommended by the NYT Wirecutter) and that has - knock-on-wood - resolved everything for me. It's not an ad-blocker but effectively functions as one as it blocks anything with an embedded tracker.

 

[muppets3d]

I run an ad blocker on all of my devices as recommended by the FBI.

 

[DougEMG]

Is anyone else constantly getting directed to spam website while browsing and typing on DIS Boards?

I’m using safari mobile on iOS.

I went in and cleared my browser history and cache… no luck…

Same thing is happening to me

 

[AstroBlasters]

Same thing is happening to me

This has helped:

From Google AI:

To block websites on an iPhone or iPad using iOS's built-in features, you'll use Screen Time and its Content & Privacy Restrictions. Specifically, you'll navigate to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions and then use the Content Restrictions > Web Content settings to limit access to certain websites

 

[davidhr]

I use ad blockers on my phone and run an adblocker server for my home network, so I never notice it. I remember once I checked the site from another person's laptop and was flabbergasted by how bad the ads are.

The screen time workaround might work a very specific ad/spam for a while, but it'll come back sooner or later. There are reputable and reliable ad blockers out there. https://adguard.com/ is well known and the free option can do a good job for most users