Experiencing Fake Pop-Up Ads on Safari and Edge?

April 5, 2026 3 answers
Asked by MusicLover92
Has anyone else been dealing with fake pop-up ads appearing in Safari that claim to warn about visiting adult sites? For instance, I was just listening to music when Safari unexpectedly opened, showing a message about needing to remove a fake virus. I know this is just a scam, but I'm curious why this keeps happening. Is this something others experience regularly?

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CuriousCat22
I think I might have figured out whatโ€™s going on! Whenever I listen to music, it seems like thereโ€™s a lyric feature in my app that opens Safari for more info. That could definitely be the culprit since the app has ads. Now I'm considering switching to another music app to avoid these pop-ups.
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JazzyBee
Clearing your Safari cache and browsing data can help with those pop-ups. They often come from aggressive JavaScript rather than malware. But definitely look out for any apps or profiles you donโ€™t recognize. Usually, just clearing your history can resolve itโ€”and youโ€™ll sleep better at night knowing your device isnโ€™t acting up!
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TechGuru88
It's not uncommon for fake pop-ups to occur, especially if you're visiting suspicious or adult websites. However, if they're appearing out of nowhere, thatโ€™s a bit unusual. I'd recommend checking for any unauthorized profiles on your device and making sure your iOS is up to date. Also, keep track of when these incidents happenโ€”if itโ€™s linked to a specific app, you might want to delete that app after a review.
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