topic Re: ad-type.google.com virus in M Series

ad-type.google.com virus

x_mostafa — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:20:23 GMT

how to remove that virus from my phone ad-type.google.com

when i browse websites some times it take me to that virus infected web site and ask me to download files but i refuse

avg is useless against that virus

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

_alexdon_ — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:31:02 GMT

That is not a virus if you ask me, probably only advertisements. Where does this ad show up,chrome?

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

Thommo — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:42:19 GMT

That is not a virus but is classed as Malware/Adware - You could try installing and running a Malwarebytes scan and removing cache and data from Chrome but if that fails to fix the issue then you are best performing a system repair but also check your Pc for the virus or any devices that are networked and or connected

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

_alexdon_ — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:43:13 GMT

Strange @Thommo, but you might be right. Searched a little about it.

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

Thommo — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:44:18 GMT

I had to edit my above posts as it doesn't have the strings to be called a virus but it does have the strings to be called Malware

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

_alexdon_ — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:45:27 GMT

It would have been a next suggestion to clean up with an anti malware app.

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

Rickard — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:05:59 GMT

This sounds like the same issue that the user Ferio1 had in this thread: http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z2/ads-problem-lt-lt/td-p/1028679/page/3

Turned out to be his account he used in Chrome. What happens if you clear data for Chrome under Settings -> Apps and then don't sign in in Chrome?

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

_alexdon_ — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:49:05 GMT

@Rickard Now you mentioned it, I did remember something about that.

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

x_mostafa — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:44:24 GMT

i have tried every thing and the problem still exist

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

Thommo — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:54:44 GMT

Then if I were you I would perform a system repair using PC Companion - This will factory reset your phone and erase all data so best to backup before you begin

Switch off your phone and unplug from Pc (Hold volume up and power for around 10 seconds)
Start PC Companion and select Support zone then Update my phone/tablet then in Blue Repair my phone/tablet and follow the on screen instructions - When prompted connect your phone still switched off holding volume down or back button - This should start the repair or reformat process

If you are using Windows 8/8.1 or a 64bit operating system then adjust the settings for PC Companion and run in compatibility mode and chose Windows 7 or XP

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

x_mostafa — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:25:18 GMT

still facing the problem only when using wifi

no problems when using 3G

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

x_mostafa — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:38:59 GMT

the problem is solved

the only solution is using application called webguard

Re: ad-type.google.com virus

Uliwooly — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:24:19 GMT

@x_mostafa

I'm glad to hear that you have solved the problem