Safari opens random advertising tabs

Today my computer started to open random advertising tabs. These tabs are typically related to whatever topic I've searched for or am visiting. I've looked for add ons, shut off extensions in my preferences, shut off pop up windows and it STILL happens. Please help. I have OS Yosemite 10.10.2
Thanks

Check the links below for options to remove the Adware.
The Easy, safe, effective method:
http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071

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