Pttsite.com POP-UP Redirect

What is pttsite.com?

pttsite.com is a deceptive website similar to bestadbid.com, dealclicks.us, goldoffer.online, and many others. It redirects users to various potentially malicious websites.

Research shows that users typically visit pttsite.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive advertisements displayed by other malicious sites. In addition, PUPs often infiltrate systems without consent and, as well as causing redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements and gather sensitive data.

Potentially unwanted programs open new browser tabs/windows and redirect to pttsite.com. Users then encounter several (typically 2 or 3) consecutive redirects to other untrustworthy (e.g., gambling, pornography, etc.) websites. At least one is likely to contain malicious content. Therefore, redirects to/from pttsite.com can lead to high-risk computer infections.

With regard to redirects, potentially unwanted programs deliver various intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc.) that might also lead to malicious websites and even run scripts that stealthily download/install malware. Therefore, clicking these ads can also result in system infections.

Intrusive ads are often delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. In this way, they often conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience. Another important issue is information tracking.

Potentially unwanted programs record IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar information relating to Internet browsing activity.

Collected data (IP addresses, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc.) is often shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse private data to generate revenue. Therefore, the presence of information tracking app(s) can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. All PUPs must be uninstalled immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	pttsite.com pop-up
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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There are dozens of potentially unwanted programs, all of which are virtually identical. By offering a wide range of "useful features", they attempt to give the impression of legitimacy, however, all PUPs are designed only to generate revenue for the developers and deliver no real value for regular users.

PUPs cause unwanted redirects, deliver ads, and record user-system information, thereby posing a direct treat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.

How did adware install on my computer?

Some PUPs have official download/promotion websites, however, due to the lack of knowledge and careless behavior of many users, they often infiltrate systems without permission. Developers proliferate them using an advertising model called "bundling" and intrusive advertisements themselves. "Bundling" is stealth installation of PUPs together with regular programs.

Developers hide "bundled" software within "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes.

Many users rush these procedures and skip steps. In addition, they are very likely to click various advertisements without understanding the possible consequences. In this way, they expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent this situation, be very cautious when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Intrusive ads typically seem legitimate, but once clicked, redirect to gambling, adult dating, pornography, and other dubious websites. If you experience these redirects, immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins.

Furthermore, select "Custom/Advanced" settings, carefully analyze each step of the download/installation processes, and opt-out of all additionally-included programs.

You are also advised to avoid using third party download/installation tools, since developers monetize them by promoting PUPs. Software should be downloaded from official sources only, using direct download links. The key to computer safety is caution.

The appearance of pttsite.com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is pttsite.com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted programs, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes pttsite.com redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pttsite.com pop-up, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pttsite.com pop-up, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with pttsite.com pop-up removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pttsite.com pop-up, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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