Weird Hyperlinks linking to advertisements

[pinkguitars15]

Hi guys!

I downloaded a new program for work and since then I have had lots of weird hyperlinks on web pages I look at. The links link to definitions, weird ads and login forms. Also, there are more pop-ups that are tailored to what I have previously been searching, especially when I go to a new webpage.

I thought Macbook Pros had spam and spyware protection on them, so I hope its nothing too serious.

Here are screenshots of the created hyperlinks and pop up ads.




P.S One more thing! My search bar now redirects through 3 or 4 different web addresses to Bing, and it used to always go to google.

 

[christarp]

I'd restore from a time machine backup to before you installed the program for work and do some research on either the program or the place you downloaded the program from.

 

[simon48]

It looks like you installed a browser extension. I'd uninstall any you don't need.

 

[iHackPro]

You might have installed some bundled crapware from a program. Browser extension, etc.