Push4check.com POP-UP Redirect

What is push4check.com?

push4check.com is a rogue website similar to many others of this type (1bcde.com, ilowcost.ru, audienceline.com, etc.) that redirect users to untrustworthy sites.

Most users visit push4check.com inadvertently - they are redirected by installed potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These programs are installed without consent and are designed to cause unwanted redirects, misuse system resources, deliver advertisements, and collect user information.

Once installed, potentially unwanted programs force browsers to open push4check.com in new windows or tabs. The website then redirects users to other untrustworthy websites (typically 2-3) that might be potentially malicious and cause high-risk computer infections.

Furthermore, PUPs tend to deliver intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, pop-ups, surveys, etc.) that, once clicked, redirect users to other untrustworthy websites or execute scripts that download and install potentially unwanted programs (often, malicious).

Furthermore, these ads can be frustrating, since they are often displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site (and conceal underlying content). Potentially unwanted programs also collect user information, including IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, keystrokes, search queries, visited websites, geo-locations, and so on.

Some of this information might contain personally identifiable details or sensitive data. The information is shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) and used to generate revenue.

Therefore, users could encounter privacy issues or even identity theft. Additionally, some potentially unwanted programs are capable of running various background tasks. This can reduce computer performance. We strongly recommend that you uninstall all potentially unwanted programs immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	push4check.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 many potentially unwanted programs such as this. Most are very similar. They offer "useful" tools and features, however, these programs are designed only to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than delivering any real value for regular users, PUPs pose a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.

How did adware install on my computer?

Potentially unwanted programs can often be downloaded from their official websites, however, most infiltrate systems without users' knowledge. The most common ways to install PUPs are through intrusive advertisements or together with regular software. Software developers often use the "bundling" method to trick users into installing PUPs.

Bundling is a deceptive marketing method used to stealthily install or download software with other software. In most cases, PUPs are hidden in the "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar options/settings of the installation processes.

Generally, these installations are not properly disclosed, and thus users are often tricked into installing software they do not need or want. This situation is most common when users skip software installation steps.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Be careful when downloading and installing software, and when browsing the web. Download software from official and trustworthy sources only, and using direct links. Do not use third party software downloaders, installers, or torrents. Do not rush through the installation steps - carefully analyze each by studying each checkbox, "Custom", "Advanced", and other settings.

Deselect unwanted offers/software and only then finish the installation. Take precautions when browsing the web - avoid clicking intrusive ads and bear in mind that clicking them can result in redirects to untrustworthy or suspicious websites (such as gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.) If you happen to click such an advertisement, close its window or tab and check for any unwanted entries installed on your browser (extensions, plug-ins, add-ons) and uninstall them.

Also check the list of installed programs on your computer. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

IMPORTANT NOTE! This deceptive site asks to enable browser notifications.

Therefore, before commencing, perform these steps:

Google Chrome (PC):

• Click the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen
• Select "Settings", scroll down to the bottom and click "Advanced"
• Scroll down to the "Privacy and security" section, select "Content settings" and then "Notifications"
• Click three dots on the right hand side of each suspicious URL and click "Block" or "Remove" (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again)

Google Chrome (Android):

• Click on the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen and click "Settings"
• Scroll down, click on "Site settings" and then "Notifications"
• In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs and click on them one-by-one
• Select "Notifications" in the "Permissions" section and click "Block"

Mozilla Firefox:

• Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner of the screen
• Select "Options" and click on "Privacy & Security" in the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen
• Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and click the "Settings" button next to "Notifications"
• In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs, click the drop-down menu and select "Block"

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Quick menu:

• What is push4check.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 push4check.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 push4check.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 push4check.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 push4check.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 push4check.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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