Digitaldsp.com POP-UP Redirect

What is digitaldsp.com?

digitaldsp.com is a rogue website (virtually identical to geniustrainer.net, umprow.com, push4check.com, and many others) that redirect visitors to other dubious/untrustworthy sites.

In most cases, digitaldsp.com visitors arrive at this website unintentionally - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that are often installed inadvertently. PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements, misuse system resources, and gather data.

Once installed, potentially unwanted programs force browsers to open new tabs (or windows) and redirect users to the digitaldsp.com website, which then causes even more redirects to other untrustworthy sites (usually two or three). These typically contain malicious content  and visiting them risks computer infection.

Furthermore, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements (in the form of coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc.) that are displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site (and conceal underlying content).

Clicking these ads redirects users to potentially malicious websites, or they can even execute scripts that download and install potentially unwanted programs. Furthermore, potentially unwanted programs gather information, such as geo-locations, IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, visited websites, search queries, keystrokes, and so on.

Some of this collected data might be personally identifiable and shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) to generate revenue.

Information tracking and sharing can thus lead to privacy issues or even identity theft. Some potentially unwanted programs are capable of running various background processes, thus reducing computer performance. You are advised to uninstall PUPs immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	digitaldsp.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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Most potentially unwanted programs are similar, identical and share the same purpose - to generate revenue by delivering intrusive advertisements, collecting and sharing data, and causing unwanted redirects. Few PUPs deliver the functionality promised or give any real value to regular users.

How did adware install on my computer?

Many potentially unwanted programs of this type can be downloaded from their official websites, however, in most cases they are installed unintentionally - when users click intrusive ads (that execute scripts) or when developers use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".

Bundling is used to stealthily install potentially unwanted programs together with other regular software. Developers often hide PUPs in "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual", and other similar options/settings of the installation processes.

Typically, these installations are not properly disclosed and users tend to skip the installation steps without studying them. This makes it easier for developers to trick users into installing potentially unwanted programs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To avoid such installations, download software from official sources/websites and using direct links. Avoid using torrents or third party downloaders to download software. Downloaders are monetized by promoting potentially unwanted programs. Install software carefully and do not skip the installation steps without first checking the "Custom", "Advanced" and other settings.

Deselect unwanted offers, features, or software and only then finish the installation. Avoid clicking pop-up intrusive ads, especially when visiting dubious websites. There are many case whereby these ads redirect users to untrustworthy websites, such gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.

If you clicked an ad of the type and were redirected to a suspicious website, close it immediately and check your browser for any unwanted extensions, add-ons, or plug-ins, 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 .

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Quick menu:

• What is digitaldsp.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 digitaldsp.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 digitaldsp.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 digitaldsp.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 digitaldsp.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 digitaldsp.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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