Adblock does not block ads from opening in new tabs

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vikkilynne50
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Adblock does not block ads from opening in new tabs

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Whenever I click on something, especially on Netflix or YouTube, an ad comes up in a new tab and I'm getting tired of clicking them away every single time I click something else. It didn't happen for a while but it started happening again. I even uninstalled it and reinstalled it so I don't understand what the problem is. Any help please?
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mapx
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Re: Adblock does not block ads from opening in new tabs

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Could you post some example ? What ad ?
You could upload a screenshot ==> use imgur.com for uploading then post here the link

other details:
-safari version ?
-op.system version ?
-ABP version ?
-filter lists enabled ?
vikkilynne50
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Re: Adblock does not block ads from opening in new tabs

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I'm using the safari version with iOS 8.
They are ads like Nix, the website design website,
Mackeeper,
and the worst, the *YOUR APPLE COMPUTER HAS BEEN BLOCKED* that pops up on multiple different websites that open in new tabs such as http://newinfotime.com. I can't exit out of the pop up unless I quit safari.
I'm using the most recent version of adblock plus.
No filter lists enabled.
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mapx
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Re: Adblock does not block ads from opening in new tabs

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well, it seems your system has some malware
see how to remove them on a mac system: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-mac-os-x-virus/

Then, you have no lists enabled ? ABP is working only using the filter lists (or you have to add your custom filters for all the sites you visit)
Anyway, click ABP icon, options, "filter lists" tab ==> you'll see your lists
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