yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[About XDA developers] droidphluxx:
You didn't read what I wrote, did you?

This is not an XDA issue: the exact same thing is happening on several other ad-supported sites (it occurred to me earlier today while browsing two other news sites, including the Daily Mail), and is most probably due to the injection of a malicious (XSS) script into a big ad server somewhere.

Finally, we're not talking about "full-screen ads" (i.e., layer-based, in-page ads); it's a JavaScript redirection to an entirely different URI that's taking place.

Please read before posting.

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I would exclude an ActionScript redirection triggered by a Flash ad, because I also reproduced it in Chrome for Android on my tablet (which, as we know, does not support Flash).

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Voilà: h**p://mobile.juicyads.com/service_async.php/serveAd?JSON-response-callback=rpc.callbacks.r1&id=1&c=21230&s=36422

rpc.callbacks.r1({"id":"1","result":"http:\/\/glamour.it.xpor.mobi\/it\/movie\/details\/601\/Ragazze-Vixen-dai-capelli-neri-?p=435&pi=qmjuicyit"})

The GET request to the JuicyAds URI is found in my HTTP headers dump, line no. 4606.
[About XDA developers] mbirth:
Fact is: If MY site would harrass its users with such ads, I'd IMMEDIATELY disable all ads from this provider until this is fixed. And who says this is XSS and not wanted by the provider?
[About XDA developers] droidphluxx:
I understand your point. However, you cannot disable the offending ads until you have identified the ad unit through which they are served. Since the issue affects other sites as well, identifying the ad network where it originates would also be advisable in order to have it fixed at the source, regardless of whether it is due to an XSS exploit or a rogue advertiser. I hope the data that I provided will help the XDA site admins do the necessary troubleshooting.
[About XDA developers] mbirth:
Somebody already identified the source months ago. And exactly nothing happened since then.
[About XDA developers] syncopath:
Mitigate the ads?

When I opened xda-developers.com on my Note recently the browser was immediately overwhelmed by intrusive ads, and after about 5 seconds a redirect followed to what would have been a sex site had my WiFi provider not mercifully intervened and blocked the connection. I suppose the redirect could just as easily have been to a "website crafted by the attacker", or perhaps it was?

A few weeks ago I had added to the hosts files on my desktop machines the entries from

http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm

, which stopped all the ads. Today I did the same on my rooted Note, after which I could view the XDA website normally without redirects, and without the WiFi provider needing to intervene.
[About XDA developers] chriskwarren:
The Sportchek ads have audio in them which is annoying and very disruptive. I found one tonight when I was in the Acer a700 forums, and ironically, the screenshot is from this thread. Using Chrome, and the ad plays automatically and is loud.
[About XDA developers] boborone:
Seems like a phishing site redirect from an ad

Went to a thread without adblocker on and imediately got redirected to

http://surveyorstels.net/d/j4u2i161...=FvCDhlfmyNcmPzwtBLg9uSk36+pwOCiRy499VEXYwA==

Not sure the ad that brought it up, it is not coming up now. Hit the back button and it went back to the forum view, not the thread, now when I go to the thread, it stays there without a redirect.
[About XDA developers] N2A:
Just had one for a Vanish Oxi Action turn up and making me jump when it autoplayed.

Link leads to http://www.vanish.co.uk/

URLs spotted in code:

http://ad4.netshelter.net/adj/ns.xdadevelopers/forum_atf;ppos=atf;kw=;tile=3;sz=300x600,300x250;ord=1782258622821240?

http://ad.doubleclick.net/adj/ns.xdadevelopers/forum_atf;ctx=5_884_m;ctx=5_953_m;ctx=5_896_m;ctx=3_178_m;ctx=3_166_m;ctx=3_158_m;ctx=4_264_m;ctx=6_1197_l;ips=m;ppos=atf;kw=;tile=3;sz=300x600,300x250;ord=1782258622821240;an=150;bu=1143;br=10636

http://delivery.ads-creativesyndicator.com/adserver/www/delivery/ajs.php?zoneid=2300&charset=UTF-8&cb=6356077119&charset=UTF-8&loc=http%3A//xdaforums.com/showthread.php%3Ft%3D921652&tzo=-60&referer=http%3A//xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D849&ct0=http%3A//adclick.g.doubleclick.net/aclk%25253Fsa%25253DL%252526ai%25253DBJEnjVzeIUMelHKqqigagxYDAAbSPmasEAAAAEAEgADgAWPS7oqhiYLuGgIDQCoIBF2NhLXB1Yi01NTA1OTA1NTc5NTk5OTA1sgEYZm9ydW0ueGRhLWRldmVsb3BlcnMuY29tugEJZ2ZwX2ltYWdlyAEJ2gE3aHR0cDovL2ZvcnVtLnhkYS1kZXZlbG9wZXJzLmNvbS9zaG93dGhyZWFkLnBocD90PTkyMTY1MsACAuACAOoCHzQ1ODUvbnMueGRhZGV2ZWxvcGVycy9mb3J1bV9hdGb4AvDRHoADAZAD0AWYA-ADqAMB4AQBoAYW%252526num%25253D0%252526sig%25253DAOD64_2eH1MFfDMNwMQFTXRjlP4_5_Bnzg%252526client%25253Dca-pub-5505905579599905%252526adurl%25253D

http://tag.admeld.com/imp/iframe/671/techsyndicator/300x250/ros/eeb8e9cd-06ec-4340-9c92-bf001e2524f3/d6fb71f7-60b2-451a-a1e5-ee909eb304a8?url=http%3A%2F%2Fforum%2Exda%2Ddevelopers%2Ecom%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D921652&floor_price=1.44&r=1351104343
[About XDA developers] Major_Sarcasm:
One of these ads just woke my whole house up. Really not cool.

I had my speakers up as I'd been playing a video last night. Just browing XDA this morning, all quiet, when suddenly an advert for Vanish started blaring out.

I jumped out of my skin, woke my wife, etc. Not bloody happy at all.
[About XDA developers] dstruct2k:
Same here with the audio in ads. This is getting a bit out of hand.
[About XDA developers] funkyblue04:
Install No flash in Chrome. You can pick and chose what websites lock chrome.

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http://www.chromeextensions.org/appearance-functioning/flashblock/
[About XDA developers] omniwolf:
i'm generally against ad blockers, i understand that websites need to make revenue somehow, but over the last couple of weeks my browser has been regularly freezing, and i've noticed the flash plugin is always using some amount of CPU. All of the XDA tabs i have open have been constantly reloading themselves - if you look at the refresh button (in FF), it's constantly greying out and then becoming active.

Eventually today i had enough and installed Adblock, WOW! my browser is suddenly a million times quicker, no freezing, XDA tabs aren't auto reloading. it's like a breath of fresh air.

having finally stopped the intrusive audio/video ads a couple of months ago, the latest set have actually been intruding on the rest of my browsing experience, which is arguably even worse.

sorry XDA, i have donated to you, and refused to use an ad blocker for years, but i can't anymore. until you bring in some system where we can pay/donate to not get ads on the website, i'll be using an ad blocker :(
[About XDA developers] vitaliyt:
Have you tried using Adblocker on Google Chrome? I dont notice any slow-downs with that and actually its faster since the page does not load the ads which take up memory!
[About XDA developers] Deadly:
Don't simply suggest mate... did you read your quoted post... he said he didn't want to use AdBlocker so that he could help xda.. please read mate before suggesting.. he already knows about adblocker and using until problem is solved..

Sent from the MUST have app!
[About XDA developers] Sentinel196:
There's a really bad one at the moment. It sounds like a girl being assaulted at the start. It loaded on my PC at work today and people thought I was looking at porn.

Not cool!
[About XDA developers] dakine:
Since you seem to know some things: I keep getting porn site popups when clicking on threads in the latest version of the free XDA App. Is this the same issue?
[About XDA developers] noahk423:
Well since its looked down upon for mentioning an adblocker, ignore this post.
[About XDA developers] prototype7:
Can we stop all the posts saying to use adblockers? Everyone here knows what adblockers are, many people choose not to use them because ads help finance the site. Telling everyone who posts here to use an adblocker defeats the purpose of rooting out intrusive ads.
[About XDA developers] boborone:
I'll send a pm to trm about cleaning up the thread.

_______________________________________

"fat bottomed girls, you make this rocking world go round"
[About XDA developers] AlbertoSONIC:
Good work! But i'have no problems, i never saw "You win an Ipad" ads, i'm very happy! :laugh:
[About XDA developers] kennydee:
Pop up ads

I love this website and would never begrudge some additional ad revenue. If there is an ad that interest me(as if) I can click on it, otherwise I ignore it. This is how advertising should be. However the pop up ads just suck, especially on the mobile xda app. It seems as they are designed to cause unintended clicks on ads. Cheap trick if you ask me.
[About XDA developers] _Variable:
Just chqnge your profile birthday to something that will make you 9 y/o or something.

Im really 11 turning 12, just an FYI. Happily no bad ads here.

Sent from a 2.8 inch muffin
[About XDA developers] RandyB201:
my solution

My solution is Firefox + NoScript + Flashblock
[About XDA developers] BretonGirl:
Please get rid of the Acer ad on the right hand side. If your cursor touches it at all a HUGE video starts screaming at you. Totally unacceptable. I don't mind banner ads, side ads, or the ads between posts, but I draw the line at ads that force sound and video on you.

ETA: The Norton ad in the same area is equally obnoxious. I understand the ads bring in needed revenue but enough with the huge videos!!
[About XDA developers] Nate2:
Ads? What ads? I don't see any ads on XDA or any other forum I use Tapatalk with. Lol!

Anyone use lynx lately? Maybe it'll make a comeback for web browsing. Lol!
[About XDA developers] zimmn:
Got this several times now..

http://s.as997.de/s0sa0ri3sja00k480ogk8sk44s
[About XDA developers] beljohn:
I've just had clickyes.net pop up when I browsed to a thread from the forum search results. The page redirected from xda-developers to clickyes.net where it immediately popped up the file save requester to try to get me to download a scam version of chrome.
[About XDA developers] uberNoobZA:
Luckily I have decent FW and AV software, as a page on XDA Forums forwarded me (without me clicking anything) to another page that tried to download this on my machine, again without me clicking on any links.

a.juiceknowledge.com/IC/GPLAppBundler91/43014/1/7daf8bde-0dac-4f47-8649-70e5c485334e/MPLSetup.exe

The specific page was http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2020859

The information reported to me by my FW app was "Category: Intrusion Prevention

Date & Time,Risk,Activity,Status,Recommended Action,IPS Alert Name,Default Action,Action Taken,Attacking Computer,Attacker URL,Destination Address,Source Address,Traffic Description

27/12/2012 17:06:48,High,An intrusion attempt by a.juiceknowledge.com was blocked.,Blocked,No Action Required,Fake App Attack: Adware Installer Download,No Action Required,No Action Required,"a.juiceknowledge.com (66.150.14.114, 80)",a.juiceknowledge.com/IC/GPLAppBundler91/43014/1/7daf8bde-0dac-4f47-8649-70e5c485334e/MPLSetup.exe,"WOLF-X64 (192.168.1.102, 58143)",66.150.14.114 (66.150.14.114),"TCP, www-http"

Network traffic from <b>a.juiceknowledge.com/IC/GPLAppBundler91/43014/1/7daf8bde-0dac-4f47-8649-70e5c485334e/MPLSetup.exe</b> matches the signature of a known attack. The attack was resulted from \DEVICE\HARDDISKVOLUME3\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\GOOGLE\CHROME\APPLICATION\CHROME.EXE. To stop being notified for this type of traffic, in the <b>Actions</b> panel, click <b>Stop Notifying Me</b>.

"

When I clicked back on the empty webpage, I got a weird page saying my Chrome was out of date showing me links to update it. This was NOT a Google page (sorry did not get details on page before it reloaded the page trying to install MPLSetup.exe).

No idea what this all is, but it's definitely intrusive in my opinion.

- EDIT - I just looked at the post before this and it is exactly what I saw about an out of date Chrome, however, I did not have to click anything, as it simply tried to auto load the page that tried to install MPLSetup.exe
[About XDA developers] usmark:
Hello xda-developers --

I actually registered here because this thread is the most useful google result for the current incarnation of this "fake chrome update" issue, particularly as it pertains to the possibility of it being done via ads.

I notice both people who mentioned this here are in the UK, and someone I know on another site who has mentioned this issue is also in the UK, and I have a hunch that may be a common factor for the problem. I've run across many other UK-specific ad issues over the past year. Nothing quite like this, but enough misc issues that the common factor here makes me take notice.

In any case, sorry for the intrusion, just sharing info in the hopes that anyone else who happens across this thread this week will do the same. But if this is a UK ad-network issue like I think it may be, it'll probably be tracked down and dealt with relatively quickly.
[About XDA developers] Nate2:
Bah! I must've jinxed it :(

Tapatalk now pushes ads via PostRelease, or something..
[About XDA developers] chazam:
Video ads with audio on by default?

A step too far IMO.

It's some "HUFFPOST CELEBRITY" crap.
[About XDA developers] killall:
Agree with the above post ^^.

Why don't you consider Ad free subscription XDA.
[About XDA developers] bigears5000:
I have been seeing these type of ads for a while - mobrewards, mobirewards etc etc - but recently, say, maybe the last two weeks, they have become annoyingly intrusive. They seem to interrupt every new browsing session and tend to target tech sites. They are really annoying. I just had another one pop up as I came onto this thread.
[About XDA developers] prototype7:
Pretty sure you can get rid of ads if you donate.
[About XDA developers] omniwolf:
how much? i've donated 2 stars worth and still get ads. there's no mention of removing ads on the donation page:

http://xdaforums.com/donations.php

i think this is a great idea, though.
[About XDA developers] mbirth:
I don't like the idea of harassing non-paying users with full-screen and other intrusive ads, AT ALL.

Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against normal ads. I even click on them sometimes. But full screen ads are an absolute no-go.
[About XDA developers] pulser_g2:
Ads are not controlled by donations. We give ad-free access to anyone who is recognised developer etc...
[About XDA developers] omniwolf:
ah, i guess that's why this issue never really sees the light of day. All the non admin members who have the most sway in this community don't experience the issue
[About XDA developers] bigears5000:
That is exactly my feelings about this. I understand advertising is needed and I have no problem with it. It's the way the adverts appear. They suddenly block the page that you were navigating to, then you have to press back (sometimes you need to press back twice) to get off the ad which takes you back to your previous page, then you go to the page you originally wanted. This gets very annoying, very quickly.
[About XDA developers] pulser_g2:
Hmm could you get a screen shot of this? I don't think anyone should get annoying full screen overlay adverts... Except for iirc a maximum of one per day on the portal. But I don't think there should be any on the forums if I remember correctly.
[About XDA developers] Marcstefan:
Off Topic,

but i didn't see any ad on this side which is intrusive, i hope i will not find one and if i found some i will post an screenshot.
[About XDA developers] smirkis:
anyone else getting pop ups viewing any part of xda that is forcing ads4.gz downloads? any page i load, it trys to download that file. only when viewing xda...
[About XDA developers] cmstlist:
Just now I had a video ad at the bottom of the page that blasted loud music. Worse, none of the controls in its frame (volume, pause, etc) were actually functional so I had to reload the page. Didn't get a screenshot. Will try to next time.

The worst is when I open up multiple threads in tabs and then EACH one has an auto-play video ad.
[About XDA developers] VORT3X03:
i think that almost everyone uses ad blocks
[About XDA developers] roofrider:
Are dating and flirt ads (with no nudity) ok with xda? They are everywhere sometimes.
[About XDA developers] bornagainpenguin:
Intuit Ads in Tapatalk

Yeah, I'd like to report the Intuit ads in Tapatalk. It says right in the ad that Tapatalk is revenue sharing with you guys, so I'd like to request an end to this ad. I paid for my Tapatalk application, so I don't see why I should see any ads at all...
[About XDA developers] kaiur:
Me too; since two or three days ago i have Intuit ads in Tapatalk. Bother me and i want them away.
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
Just wanted to verify that those Intuit ads in the Tapatalk app should no longer appear.
[About XDA developers] percy_g2:
Hi,

i have noticed something weird ,its not only on my profile ,coming on every thread and other members too :confused:

please look into it ,XDA is turning into some porn ****

other members who are -18 ,will have wrong affect
[About XDA developers] the_scotsman:
That looks like a problem on your computer.

It looks to be some sort of malware or adware that's instaled onto your computer.

XDA doesn't have ads on keywords like in your screenshot.

Try running one of the various free adware/malware scanning tools found on most download sites.

Here's a Google search for what you have: https://www.google.com.au/search?so...219.1550.8j5j2.15.0...0.0...1ac.1.2c7W17kde90
[About XDA developers] reignzy:
I have no idea why some of you guys are complaining...?

I mean, some of you like the fact that you can hack your phone off the hard work of devs here and maybe give them a "thanks" or hit the thanks button, all for free!

How about supporting some of these devs and buy the premium xda app?

XDA premium app = no adds!
[About XDA developers] PuffMaN:
True, but "invalid id" etc bugs when quoting and stuff.. Which forces me to use tapatalk.

Sent from my HTC Desire with Tapatalk Red because my XDA Premium app is beeing a female dog!
[About XDA developers] svetius:
Sorry about that. XDA Prem is getting a big update soon :highfive:
[About XDA developers] _Variable:
What about the free? Not all of us can buy apps.

Sent from the unknown abyss

She has said it, And you said it again.

KikUsername: SweetDevil2k
[About XDA developers] reignzy:
'problem' no money....

Solution = job

Problem solved lol
[About XDA developers] PuffMaN:
Still, even if you have a job, iirc, you need to link a credit card to google to buy apps on the play store. So if u dont have one, ur screwed. And i dont see ppl applying for a credit card just to be able to buy apps on the play store. (Please correct me if i am wrong)

Sent from my HTC Desire with Tapatalk Red because my XDA Premium app is beeing a female dog!
[About XDA developers] hackedd_27000:
adblock for windows adfree for android these are the best i think and i use ;)
[About XDA developers] reignzy:
Banks are doing debit cards now. The practicality of a credit card without the hassles of them.
[About XDA developers] _Variable:
Aaaand Im below legal age.

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Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100
[About XDA developers] :
Yeah, people must take into consideration that lots of the devs are like 15
[About XDA developers] Febby:
That's why you get a prepaid credit card like the American express prepaid card (completely free with no monthly or annual fees) or green dot card (has monthly fee). They Require no credit in the USA but a valid SSN due to legal reasons. If you are below 18 you just need a guardian to sign you up for it, rr buy a play store card if you live in a country where Google play store cards are sold and supported... Optionally you can always ask your parents to buy you the app as it is inexpensive for the price. If you got money to pay for a phone, phone service, or Internet service surely a one time payment for an app of the price of a pop wouldn't hurt. =)
[About XDA developers] Gspin96:
While browsing xda-developers/forum on my android tab using chrome it often happens that the page which was loading (usually the thread about Franco kernel for nexus 7, since it's the one I visit more often) disappears and a porn ad occupies the page, while chrome warns me that the site is trying to let me download an app. Hoping that the problem was in my tab, I did data-wipe, but it still pops up, only here on xda. Do you want screenshots with nude women or the description is enough?
[About XDA developers] cmstlist:
You could take the screenshot and just delete the NSFW parts while still leaving in enough for the admins to identify the source of the ad.
[About XDA developers] Gspin96:
OK, now i'm hoping for it to re-happen just to take a screen ;)

Re-reading my previous post, it sounds just too polemic, specially the last sentence, so sorry, was not my intention, I was irritated because that thing had just popped up.

Also, English is not my main language ( I'm doing what I can to learn it) :P
[About XDA developers] vbhtt:
This ad flashes in different colours and is very irritating
[About XDA developers] :
Yeah that's annoying. The fact it's got Apple on it too...

Sent with my Sonic Screwdriver
[About XDA developers] the_scotsman:
Those ads are almost all ones that display content based on your browsing history. He must be a closet Apple fan ;)
[About XDA developers] roofrider:
OMG!! A couple of times i got dating site ads, mentioned it here too earlier.

Holy! I must be watching too much pr0n then! :eek:
[About XDA developers] :
We have a traitor upon us.

Youdontsay.jpg

Sent with my Sonic Screwdriver
[About XDA developers] vbhtt:
Noooooo I've been framed!
[About XDA developers] _Variable:
I have benn an apple fan for almost a year, but I switched to Android/Sammy late 2012

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Sent from a dark and unknown place

Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100
[About XDA developers] :
I joined XDA when I was 10 or 11.

Sent with my Sonic Screwdriver
[About XDA developers] _Variable:
[MENTION=3499517]Wolf Pup[/MENTION] back in June I was 11

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Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100
[About XDA developers] :
Interesting. I was actually lurking XDA when I was 10, joined at 11.

Sent with my Sonic Screwdriver
[About XDA developers] PuffMaN:
Heh, when i was 10 we didnt even had internet.. But thats like 20 years ago..

I feel old...

Sent from my HTC Desire with Tapatalk Red because my XDA Premium app is beeing a female dog!
[About XDA developers] :
Lol. I was lurking XDA then to try and upgrade my "un-upgradable" passed on Win Mo device. Man, did that little search evolve into nearly 2000 posts and 200 thanks...

I know 200 thanks is little, but I don't contribute much after certain IRL incidents (theft).

Sent with my Sonic Screwdriver
[About XDA developers] PuffMaN:
annoying russian woman ads that want to marry me ...

screenshot in attachment.

link to ad > here< DO NOT CLICK IT!
[About XDA developers] :
Isn't it possible for XDA to change the ad sources?

Sent with my Sonic Screwdriver
[About XDA developers] roofrider:
vvvvvvv
[About XDA developers] :
I get the Google Pays Me! ad and I don't even Google that stuff.. In fact, I don't really Google. I have a bunch of tabs open.

Sent with my Sonic Screwdriver
[About XDA developers] roofrider:
I get that too, wait for a more technical explanation for that from someone else but in the meantime just use adblock.
[About XDA developers] :
I don't really browse XDA through PC.

Sent with my Sonic Screwdriver
[About XDA developers] PuffMaN:
Well, i dont know if u noticed, but when im surfing on a desktop, i use my linux box. Havent searched for an adblocker yet, but will do when i fire it up again. Maybe there is one available in the repositories.

Sent from my HTC Desire with Tapatalk Red because my XDA Premium app is beeing a female dog!
[About XDA developers] SeTha:
kelimelik app

There is an app in the play store as named kelimelik. I couldn't prevent its ads with anything.