hacking attempt

[samy2022]

Hi, since July 6, when I access to some websites, I am redirected after 5 seconds to another website which tells me that I won something but I haven't participated to any contest 

as I can still access this page after the countdown is over, I have come to the conclusion that it is a hacking attempt

What should I do ?

[Jayman1973 · Accepted solution]

NEVER EVER click on these kind of promotions. They will just lead you to websites that can or will install malware/spyware on your mobile device. Just delete them. I have had these pop up on my S21 Ultra and I just delete them. Also more than likely the website address on the promotion is fake and will not work.

[samy2022]

ok so if I ignore these sites continuously they will stop popping up on their own?

[RedDogRabbit]

Not likely that they will stop on their own. 

If you're using Samsung's Internet Browser, Go to Settings > Browsing Privacy Dashboard & Scroll down a bit & you'll see the options to Block Popups, Redirects & Block Automatic Downloads.

 

[samy2022]

They are already activated

[RedDogRabbit]

Do you have both Samsung Internet & Samsung Internet Beta installed? 

If so, do you have the same settings on both?

With Block Automatic Downloads, you'll see this warning.

In this case, it's apk mirror, which I said previously is a Safe Site.

 

[samy2022]

No I dont have Samsung Internet Beta. Yes I always have this warning before downloading anything

[RedDogRabbit]

Well, yes & no. Most Browsers will display a Warning / Request a Contact if you REALLY want to download anything from sites, particularly questionable sites. 

Even apk mirror will trigger a warning, and apk mirror is a very safe site. 

You can also go into Settings & Toggle OFF "Install from Unknown Sources". 

[Jayman1973]

They should.

[samy2022]

Ok thank you :)