When I attempt to open a link on google, firefox opens a new, unrelated "spam" website. In addition, new windows are popping up out of nowhere - how can I fix this? Is this a virus?

I'm trying to figure out if this is a virus or not. When I open the various links they enter sites I did not ask for and often they say I have won something or should register for something

This type of behavior can be caused by malware, try running a full scan with your anti-virus and anti-malware scanners.

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