Constantly New Tabs Opening While Browsing

I use both safari and chrome for browsing in my macbook air, ever since i updated it to OS X Yosemite version 10.10.2 i am experiencing irritating problems while browsing in either of the browsers. Constantly a new tab opens with a new website while clicking on any links on the existing web page. Just dont understand what to do, thought the new software update would resolve the problem but it still remains the same. Please Help

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