spam on my blog

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  leahmorrigan · Member · Dec 20, 2012 at 9:20 pm

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  I’ve just discovered that there are three words in my latest blog that contain spam links! How did this happen and how do I get rid of it?

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  notawoodpecker · Member · Dec 20, 2012 at 9:30 pm

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  Do you mean underlined in some way?

  If so, you probably have a contaminated browser add-on, extension or toolbar.

  Try disabling any you have, especially unfamiliar one.

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  leahmorrigan · Member · Dec 20, 2012 at 9:45 pm

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  Thanks. I’ve disabled the extensions I found on my browser. The underlined words are still underlined and still show spam pop ups. Do you know how I can remove the links?

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  notawoodpecker · Member · Dec 20, 2012 at 9:49 pm

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  Have you run any security scans recently for adware or malware?

  malwarebytes is free,.

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  timethief · Member · Dec 20, 2012 at 9:54 pm

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  @leahmorrigan
  It’s not easy to remove some of these especially text enhance see here for instructions as the usual recommendations for it do not work. http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2012/09/14/bloggers-beware-of-adware/

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  leahmorrigan · Member · Dec 21, 2012 at 8:10 pm

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  @timethief – Thanks very much for the link – it did the trick!

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  timethief · Member · Dec 21, 2012 at 8:14 pm

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  Hi there,
  Text enhance is a b–ch to remove. You’re welcome.