Being redirected to random websites/content not permitted in my post!

First things first - when I tried to post this query I got a message saying that I had included content which was not permitted. I'm wondering if it's to do with my overall problem which is that I have managed to pick up some kind of virus (I know Macs aren't supposed to get viruses but it's the only word I can think of) that's redirecting me to random websites - but not just when I'm in Safari/Firefox, when I'm in the middle of inserting information into a post, or anything online. For example, when I had to select a category below for the query, I ended up being directed to the Mackeeper site!
So something has got hold of my ability to access websites. I tried clearing the cache but that didn't make any difference. I then looked up how to clear the DNS cache and tried that, but with no luck.
I'm tearing my hair out now, so any help would be appreciated.
In case I can't update info below, I'm running Yosemite on a MacAir and use Safari as my main browser but as the problem also occurred in Firefox I'm guessing it's deeper than just cookies!
Thanks in advance!
WG

1. That's due to the board software and not malware.
2. Click here and follow the instructions, or if desired, download and run Adware Medic; to do this, copy and paste http://www.adwaremedic.com/AdwareMedic.dmg into your browser's address bar.
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