Tricky Adware /Tracker only affecting browsers

[Twixx33]

Have an adware or malicious tracker that is only affecting browsers on my phone (Chrome, Samsung internet). It does not redirect or issue pop-ups, but when visiting sites like Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon; there's a block of ads that appear at the bottom of the page for other stores. These types of ads should not appear on these kind of sites. This appears to be the only issue it causes.

All Play store anti-mals return zero threats as do trojan killers. I've done a cache wipe, safe mode (ads still show), and factory reset (full disclosure I backed up and reinstalled so prob just put the Mal back on). Installed Brave Browser and the ads don't appear

Is there a way to locate the source or options to remove I haven't tried? Any idea is welcome.

Info: This did not come as a result of downloading an app. Only could have come from visiting a site. Have not added any new apps in 2019. All google/YT searches return info that does not address my particular issue

Galaxy s10+
Android 9/ one ui 1.1
Security patch level July 1 2019

 

[mustang7757]

Have an adware or malicious tracker that is only affecting browsers on my phone (Chrome, Samsung internet). It does not redirect or issue pop-ups, but when visiting sites like Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon; there's a block of ads that appear at the bottom of the page for other stores. These types of ads should not appear on these kind of sites. This appears to be the only issue it causes.

All Play store anti-mals return zero threats as do trojan killers. I've done a cache wipe, safe mode (ads still show), and factory reset (full disclosure I backed up and reinstalled so prob just put the Mal back on). Installed Brave Browser and the ads don't appear

Is there a way to locate the source or options to remove I haven't tried? Any idea is welcome.

Info: This did not come as a result of downloading an app. Only could have come from visiting a site. Have not added any new apps in 2019. All google/YT searches return info that does not address my particular issue

Galaxy s10+
Android 9/ one ui 1.1
Security patch level July 1 2019

On the Samsung browser have you enabled ad blocker?

 

[Twixx33]

Yes I have. I don't actually even use Samsung browser - I'm only using it now to check if the problem is still there

 

[mustang7757]

Yes I have. I don't actually even use Samsung browser - I'm only using it now to check if the problem is still there

Have you tried to uninstall both browser updates and dont update to see if still there?

 

[Twixx33]

I have not-will try now. Thanks!

 

[mustang7757]

I have not-will try now. Thanks!

Ok , just to test see what happens.

 

[Twixx33]

Ok , just to test see what happens.

Unfortunately, this didn't work - thanks for the suggestion tho- I hadn't tried that solution yet.

 

[mustang7757]

Unfortunately, this didn't work - thanks for the suggestion tho- I hadn't tried that solution yet.

You have this on in chrome browser
Stop ad tracking. In privacy
Your welcome we can try few more steps

 

[Twixx33]

You have this on in chrome browser
Stop ad tracking. In privacy
Your welcome we can try few more steps
View attachment 306455

Oh yea absolutely - I did this first and even reset chrome. Whatever this is it's hidden deep. I wish I knew where to even go looking for it in my phone. No luck however

 

[mustang7757]

Oh yea absolutely - I did this first and even reset chrome. Whatever this is it's hidden deep. I wish I knew where to even go looking for it in my phone. No luck however

I'm going keep searching, yes must be hidden deep .

 

[mustang7757]

How about here , you checked?

 

[Twixx33]

How about here , you checked?View attachment 306457

I have. I cleaned and reset each browser I have but it comes back.

 

[mustang7757]

I have. I cleaned and reset each browser I have but it comes back.

Ok , just want make sure we cover stuff .
Have you tried safe mode ?

 

[Twixx33]

Ok , just want make sure we cover stuff .
Have you tried safe mode ?

I ran safe mode before doing a cache wipe and factory reset. But it shows up. I've been doing some research and I think something called doubelclick and ethno.io (don't visit this site!) might be part of the problem. However, nobody online has an answer for how to remove it- every YT vid and blog suggests doing the same things you and I have already covered.

 

[mustang7757]

I ran safe mode before doing a cache wipe and factory reset. But it shows up. I've been doing some research and I think something called doubelclick and ethno.io (don't visit this site!) might be part of the problem. However, nobody online has an answer for how to remove it- every YT vid and blog suggests doing the same things you and I have already covered.

What's strange it went to both browsers.
Sorry I'm making go through things again , but something we missing here .
I'm going look that up.

 

[Twixx33]

What's strange it went to both browsers.
Sorry I'm making go through things again , but something we missing here .
I'm going look that up.

Thank you! I'm still researching also.

 

[mustang7757]

Thank you! I'm still researching also.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/08/01/track-block-rogue-ads-android/
See if anything useful

 

[mustang7757]

You also cleared site storage?

 

[Twixx33]

I did clear storage - thanks for the link - Reading through it now!