Spaces.slimspots.com POP-UP Redirect

What is spaces.slimspots.com?

spaces.slimspots.com is a rogue website similar or identical to Ionanewsupdate.info, zippnewsupdate.info, and wolve.pro. As with other rogue sites, spaces.slimspots.com causes unwanted redirects to other untrustworthy sites.

Most users end up visiting spaces.slimspots.com inadvertently - potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) cause redirects to this site. Typically, PUAs are installed without users' consent, deliver redirects, deploy ads, and collect data.

Once installed, PUAs force browsers to open new tabs/windows and redirect users to spaces.slimspots.com, which then causes even more redirects (usually 2-3) to other untrustworthy websites that might be malicious and infect computers with high-risk infections.

Furthermore, when a PUA is installed, users often experience intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, surveys, etc.). These are displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content.

If clicked, they are likely to cause redirects to untrustworthy websites or execute scripts designed to download and install other potentially unwanted applications. Another downside of potentially unwanted applications is information tracking.

PUAs collect data (IP addresses, search queries, URLs of visited websites, keystrokes, geo-locations, etc.) that developers use to generate revenue - they sell it to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse private information to generate revenue.

This situation can lead to various privacy or browsing safety problems. As the collected information could include personal or sensitive details, some users become victims of identity theft. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you uninstall all PUAs immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	spaces.slimspots.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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Many PUAs offer different features, but most are bogus programs designed to generate revenue for their developers. They provide none of the functionality promised. Few PUAs are legitimate and safe to use.

How did adware install on my computer?

Many potentially unwanted applications can be downloaded from their official websites, but they are commonly installed through clicked intrusive ads or when software developers use the "bundling" method. Bundling is stealth installation of PUAs with other regular software.

Software developers trick users to install PUAs by hiding them in "Advanced", "Custom" and other settings/options of the installation dialogs. They do not disclose information about bundled apps. Furthermore, many users skip installation steps, thus causing inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted applications.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The best way to avoid PUA installation is to use official/trustworthy sources to download software. Avoid third party software downloaders/installers, torrents, and other similar channels. Check "Advanced", "Custom" and other options and settings of the installation processes. Do not skip installation steps and decline offers to install PUAs. Do not click intrusive ads.

Malicious or untrustworthy advertisements may seem legitimate, but once clicked, often redirect users to untrustworthy websites (gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.). If you encounter ads that redirect you to untrustworthy sites, check installed plug-ins, add-ons, and extensions on your browser, and unwanted programs on your computer.

Uninstall unwanted/unknown entries immediately. 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 spaces.slimspots.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 applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes spaces.slimspots.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 spaces.slimspots.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 spaces.slimspots.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 spaces.slimspots.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 spaces.slimspots.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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