Ad downloading without clicking

[chellesama]

An ad just downloaded. I didn't click on anything, just reading through a thread, and I got a download notification labeled 'advertisement' at the bottom of my screen. It was in my download files when I went to see about it.

I didn't open it so I don't know what it was, other than really not okay with me. Is there a way you can figure out which ad did that and get rid of it? Because I'm sure the company didn't clear such a thing with you!

Thanks, mods!

Chelle

 

[Wobbles]

BabyandBump do not have ads that download files onto your computer

I would need screenshots and further details of the ad you believe is the culprit and any further information you can assist with that could be useful. I would NOT recommend you open up a file.

At this point I have to admit I am confused, have you a virus scanner on your computer? I can only guess right now this is nothing to do with BnB. If anyone else has the same problem please provide as much information as possible.

 

[chellesama]

I've got Webroot and sweep with Malwarebytes, too. I just had the computer professionally cleaned up a couple of weeks ago so I'd be ready for class, so it's probably not something I came in with.

I deleted the download without opening it, and didn't think to screen cap since I came right over here to let you know what happened. If it happens again I'll definitely keep the info you need. As it was, I wasn't even paying attention to what ad was at the top of the screen.

Thanks, though, Wobbles!