F-Secure Chrome Browser Extension is Blocking Google Maps Ads

JackM

I look on Google Maps, check out hotels or whatever. I get a detail panel with info on a specific hotel and ads for others. I try to click and ad and it is blocked by my F-Secure browsing protection extension. Error page says:

ad.doubleclick.net is blocked

This page has been blocked by an extension

Try disabling your extensions.

ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT

This is new behavior and seems like a false positive to me. Anyone else having this problem>

s41y4j1n

I am also experiencing the same issue, but with Google sponsored search results being blocked by the F-Secure extension. When I disable the extension, the sponsored results can be opened, but the browsing protection is also disabled.

The best workaround I have found so far is to disable the ad blocker in the F-Secure app settings. This will allow the sponsored results to be displayed while still keeping the browsing protection enabled.

I hope the F-Secure team will be able to fix this issue soon. In the meantime, I will continue to use this workaround.

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Firmy

Hello @JackM @Steve_C

Welcome to the F-Secure Community. Thank you for your post and comment.

Our R&D team has released a new version of the extension. The issue should be fixed.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to let us know. Have a wonderful day.

JackM

Thanks, Yes, I have the same problem with Google sponsored Search results. I was not aware of the Ad Blocker option but I found it and am trying it.

Agree that hopefully F-Secure will fix soon.

Steve_C

https://community.f-secure.com/en/discussion/comment/134098#Comment_134098

For me, it is happening after searches via Google and via Bing.

Redirection from the ad-link results are being blocked.

Turning off the Ad Blocker in Settings helps. {Open F-Secure application -> Secure Browsing & Banking -> Setting (admin password might be required) -> Turn off Ad Blocker)

Thank-you s41y4j1n for the tip