I keep getting redirected to other websites

I keep getting redirected to other (related) websites while using safari on my MacBook Air. Any suggestions? I'm guessing I have inadvertently downloaded something that I need to uninstall or delete.

Click here and follow the instructions, or if there’s a type of adware not covered by them on the computer, these ones. If you're willing to use a tool to remove it(you don't need to, but may find it easier), you can instead run Adware Medic; this link is a direct download.
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I am having trouble downloading ITunes without getting a virus or other problem. I went to Apple clicked on ITunes and then hit get redirected to itunes.descargar.es. I don't trust this because I have heard that it is not safe.
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Don

Let's try a malware scan to see if we can knock out any redirecters you might have picked up.
Download and install the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free
Update your MBAM definitions and then run a full scan of the PC. (Takes about 2 hours on my Lenovo.)
Does the scan find any infections? If so, please paste the contents of the log file for the scan in a reply here so we can have a look.

I keep getting redirected to this website whenever I enter in my payment info. I've tried different payment methods, nothing seems to work. I don't know what to do at this point. Anyone know what is wrong?

I keep getting redirected to this website whenever I enter in my payment info. I've tried different payment methods, nothing seems to work. I don't know what to do at this point. Anyone know what is wrong?

iTunes Store: Changing your payment information
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1918
iTunes Store Accepted Forms of Payment
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5552
 Cheers, Tom

I constantly get redirected to other websites!! how the **** do I stop this?

the title explains it all.

No, it really doesn't explain much.
Helpful Links Regarding Malware Problems
If you are having an immediate problem with ads popping up see The Safe Mac » Adware Removal Guide and AdwareMedic.
Open Safari, select Preferences from the Safari menu. Click on Extensions icon in the toolbar. Disable all Extensions. If this stops your problem, then re-enable them one by one until the problem returns. Now remove that extension as it is causing the problem.
The following comes from user stevejobsfan0123. I have made minor changes to adapt to this presentation.
Fix Some Browser Pop-ups That Take Over Safari.
Common pop-ups include a message saying the government has seized your computer and you must pay to have it released (often called "Moneypak"), or a phony message saying that your computer has been infected, and you need to call a tech support number (sometimes claiming to be Apple) to get it resolved. First, understand that these pop-ups are not caused by a virus and your computer has not been affected. This "hijack" is limited to your web browser. Also understand that these messages are scams, so do not pay any money, call the listed number, or provide any personal information. This article will outline the solution to dismiss the pop-up.
Quit Safari
Usually, these pop-ups will not go away by either clicking "OK" or "Cancel." Furthermore, several menus in the menu bar may become disabled and show in gray, including the option to quit Safari. You will likely have to force quit Safari. To do this, press Command + option + esc, select Safari, and press Force Quit.
Relaunch Safari
If you relaunch Safari, the page will reopen. To prevent this from happening, hold down the 'Shift' key while opening Safari. This will prevent windows from the last time Safari was running from reopening.
This will not work in all cases. The shift key must be held at the right time, and in some cases, even if done correctly, the window reappears. In these circumstances, after force quitting Safari, turn off Wi-Fi or disconnect Ethernet, depending on how you connect to the Internet. Then relaunch Safari normally. It will try to reload the malicious webpage, but without a connection, it won't be able to. Navigate away from that page by entering a different URL, i.e. www.apple.com, and trying to load it. Now you can reconnect to the Internet, and the page you entered will appear rather than the malicious one.
An excellent link to read is Tom Reed's Mac Malware Guide.
Also, visit The XLab FAQs and read Detecting and avoiding malware and spyware.
See these Apple articles:
Mac OS X Snow Leopard and malware detection
OS X Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
OS X Mountain Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
OS X Mavericks- Protect your Mac from malware
About file quarantine in OS X
If you require anti-virus protection Thomas Reed recommends using ClamXAV. (Thank you to Thomas Reed for this recommendation.)
From user Joe Bailey comes this equally useful advice:
The facts are:
1. There is no anti-malware software that can detect 100% of the malware out there.
2. There is no anti-malware that can detect everything targeting the Mac.
3. The very best way to prevent the most attacks is for you as the user to be aware that
     the most successful malware attacks rely on very sophisticated social engineering
     techniques preying on human avarice, ****, and fear.
4. Internet popups saying the FBI, NSA, Microsoft, your ISP has detected malware on
    your computer is intended to entice you to install their malware thinking it is a
    protection against malware.
5. Some of the anti-malware products on the market are worse than the malware
    from which they purport to protect you.
6. Be cautious where you go on the internet.
7. Only download anything from sites you know are safe.
8. Avoid links you receive in email, always be suspicious even if you get something
    you think is from a friend, but you were not expecting.
9. If there is any question in your mind, then assume it is malware.

I keep getting redirected to a different website.

I keep getting redirected to a different website namely, ww9.mitsubishiconfort.com. The websites I'm visiting are safe www.thecrashblossoms.co.uk and www.atpworldtour.com both redirect me. I use Safari and Firefox and the problem happens on both? I have tried reseting Safari, but to no avail. I have also emptied the Internet plug-in folder and it still happens. I don't have any virus protection on my mac, which might be a problem as well? If someone could please help me that would be great please because it's getting very annoying!

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, or by corruption of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled on some models, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
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ip wccp web-cache
ip wccp 1
The 6509 interface that controls the subnet the netcache is on is configured thus:
interface Vlan1
ip address 164.72.49.131 255.255.255.128
ip wccp web-cache redirect out
ip wccp 1 redirect out
We have a PC on another subnet connected to the 6509 that we are using to test the config, and we can only get port 80 to be redirected to the Netchace. HTTPS port 443 never gets redirected. Service group 1 is configed on the Netcache as tcp port 443.
Here is the output of 'sh ip wccp':
ENGLAB-6513-Native#sh ip wccp
Global WCCP information:
Router information:
Router Identifier: 164.72.232.1
Protocol Version: 2.0
Service Identifier: web-cache
Number of Cache Engines: 1
Number of routers: 1
Total Packets Redirected: 3431
Redirect access-list: -none-
Total Packets Denied Redirect: 0
Total Packets Unassigned: 0
Group access-list: -none-
Total Messages Denied to Group: 0
Total Authentication failures: 0
Service Identifier: 1
Number of Cache Engines: 1
Number of routers: 1
Total Packets Redirected: 0
Redirect access-list: -none-
Total Packets Denied Redirect: 0
Total Packets Unassigned: 0
Group access-list: -none-
Total Messages Denied to Group: 0
Total Authentication failures: 0
ENGLAB-6513-Native#sh ip wccp 1 detail
WCCP Cache-Engine information:
Web Cache ID: 164.72.49.253
Protocol Version: 2.0
State: Usable
Redirection: GRE
Packet Return: GRE
Assignment: HASH
Initial Hash Info: 00000000000000000000000000000000
00000000000000000000000000000000
Assigned Hash Info: FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Hash Allotment: 256 (100.00%)
Packets Redirected: 0
Connect Time: 00:33:23
ENGLAB-6513-Native#sh ip wccp web-cache detail
WCCP Cache-Engine information:
Web Cache ID: 164.72.49.253
Protocol Version: 2.0
State: Usable
Redirection: GRE
Packet Return: GRE
Assignment: HASH
Initial Hash Info: 00000000000000000000000000000000
00000000000000000000000000000000
Assigned Hash Info: FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Hash Allotment: 256 (100.00%)
Packets Redirected: 2911
Connect Time: 23:37:29
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/prod_bulletin09186a00801599bc.html
Regards,
Gilles.

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