Pettocus.info...your Android Device Is Infected!

[pastafreak]

The above has taken over what was my AB tab on my android phone. It's telling me...in no uncertain terms...that my phone is infected and that I MUST download an app to KILL the virus. If I hit the back button, I get another similar notice...and more. Each more lurid and shouty than the first. My phone will be locked in 24hrs if I do not comply....
Now I know this is a scam...but how do I get rid of it? If I close the tab,then try to use the Internet via the icon...all this rubbish appears again.
This has only happened when I've been logged into AB.

[pastafreak]

Not yet! Will keep you posted.

[Hopkirk]

It only seems to happen when you touch the screen to scroll, not when you are simply reading.

Perhaps there is some sort of invisible advert that activates when touched?

[Hopkirk]

Also the web address is not visible. The bit about Facebook appears at the top, but not in we address form.

[Hopkirk]

... web address...

[pastafreak]

As I clicked on this thread on my tablet....

The page at www.vendrars.uk says

This Generic Android 6.0 is heavily damaged by (4) virus....
Hitting the back button I get...
Threat is from Backdoor.AndroidOS.Obada.a
Hope this is useful,Ed.

[pastafreak]

Hoppy....are you getting the same links?

[RottingFodder]

I just got it, the URL is http://www.pettocus.info/lp/lp3?trkdat=YGpnPjIxNTclcHZhamc-NjtnMzA0OzI1Zjo2NjE2ZzBmNzpgOjNlJXNid2tqZz4wMDM0JXB0YnNqZz42NzQJCQ== it doesn't work when I try to go back and again like you I have to make a new tab, all I was on was Wikipedia

[Hopkirk]

Well done RF for getting the URL.

Perhaps that will help Ed investigate further.

Googling Pettocus found this

https://safeweb.norton.com/reviews/323330

[pastafreak]

My tablet has been OK since this morning...( she said cautiously...)
Still have to check my phone.

That's an interesting name you've got,RF...;-)

[pastafreak]

I just found this...while looking for something I saw yesterday...

http://ivf.ca/forums/topic/97969-an-ad-is-causing-redirects-on-android/

[RottingFodder]

If I see any more urls I will report here

Thanks pf, I couldn't think of anything so I just put random things in my name

[pastafreak]

Haha! Well...it conjures up all sorts of images.

[Bertrum]

This is the problem with "Real Time Bidding" for adverts, it's a whack-a-mole game

[Baldric]

@ 20:19, is it really a good idea to put a 'live' link to a potential virus on the thread, someone's bound to take a look at it?

[pastafreak]

I still have the Facebook daily tesco/add a prize on my phone. I also had a warning from apps-security55.com...this had a Samsung and Android logo to make it look official.
On my tablet this morning I had a risque invite...I won't post the link to that!

[pastafreak]

Help! I'm still getting the daily tesco/Asda cash prize one on my phone,along with a new one...
Apps-security55.com...Telling me my browser is infected. There is a Samsung and android logo to make it look official.
On my tablet i got a huge query as to whether i wanted sex tonight....I won't post the link to that one! I

[Hopkirk]

I found AB had become unusable on my Android mobile, as it constantly got redirected as Pasta describes. I use Chrome, so tried downloading Firefox onto the phone. However there was no let up in the redirection.

I then downloaded a browser called Brave which has built in adblocking (sorry Ed, but needs must).

Lo and behold I can now use AB uninterrupted, so the problem must be coming via the advertising stream.

[alavahalf]

My tablet which is no slouch when browsing, basicaly comes to a standstill, but only on AB. Since the site layout was changed around, I have had no end of my tablet 'freezing' and keypad lag. I have more or less give up trying .. have just downloaded the Brave browser for a last ditch attempt, lo and behold it has started flying again ... Cheers Hopkirk

[Hopkirk]

Yes, it's quick isn't it?