[xubuntu-users] Is distrowatch.com not safe for Android devices?

[Cody Smith]

Yes, that was an ad, and depending on the type of advertisement setup they
have, it might be beyond their control to remove it.

--c_smith


On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 8:16 PM, Qua Purna <quapurna at gmail.com> wrote:

> Halo.
>
> It is not about xubuntu but I think it is not really off topic since
> the site is about linux distros in general, including xubuntu.
>
> Have you ever visited distrowatch.com by using android device, then a
> pop up appeared saying that your device might contain viruses and
> asked you to tap a button ?
>
> I have sent the following email to distrowatch.com
>
> thanks.
>
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>
> Halo.
>
> Yesterday, I opened distrowatch.com by using my Android tablet.
>
> A popup appeared saying that my "phone" might contain viruses and I
> should click the buttons to go to google play store.
>
> What is/was it ?
>
> If it is one of your advertisements, I think you should stop it.
> It is misleading and people may not trust your site due to that kind
> of advertisement.
>
> Thanks
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