Blogsfeed.info POP-UP Redirect
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is blogsfeed.info?
blogsfeed.info one of many rogue websites (virtually identical to push-checking.com, hajoopteg.com, lythenheckwo.info, and many more) designed to cause redirects to untrustworthy and potentially malicious websites or display dubious content. Most users arrive at blogsfeed.info inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
These programs are usually installed unintentionally without users' consent. In addition to redirects, PUAs deliver intrusive ads and collect data.
Potentially unwanted applications regularly force browsers to open new windows or tabs and redirect users to the blogsfeed.info rogue website, which then causes even more (typically 2-3) redirects to other untrustworthy sites or displays dubious content. The way in which it operates depends on the visitor's geolocation.
Redirects to dubious pages might result in computer infections. Furthermore, most PUAs record data such as IP addresses, URLs of visited websites, geolocations, entered search queries, etc. PUA developers regularly share the data with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue.
This can lead to privacy, browsing safety issues or even identity theft. When installed, many PUAs deliver intrusive ads (coupons, banners, pop-ups, surveys, and so on) displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. In summary, these ads conceal underlying content of visited websites.
When clicked, they often cause redirects to untrustworthy websites or even execute scripts designed to download and install other unwanted apps. Therefore, remove all PUAs immediately.
Name | blogsfeed.info 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. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
There are many (virtually identical) PUAs on the Internet. Developers who create these apps generally offer potential users 'useful' tools and features, however, these PUAs are used only to generate revenue, rather than delivering any real value for regular users. Furthermore, when installed, they pose a direct threat to online privacy and internet browsing safety.
Blogsfeed.info website technical analysis:
- Serving IP address: 104.27.149.9
- Related domains: affairmaster.com; chancelinks.com; fidelityfun.com; likepersonal.com; meetcyber.com; meetinghot.com; peoplesolo.com; sendcute.com; sharenaughty.com; visitpicture.com
- Full list of detections: VirusTotal
How did adware install on my computer?
People rarely download unwanted apps of this kind intentionally. Generally, they are installed when they click intrusive advertisements that download and install PUAs. These are usually displayed on dubious, untrustworthy websites. Another way to distribute these apps is using the "bundling" method.
Developers employ this method to trick people into downloading and installing unwanted apps together with other, voluntarily downloaded and installed, software.
They achieve this by hiding information regarding the inclusion (bundling) of PUAs in download or installation setups such as "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar sections. To achieve this, however, users must leave these setting unchanged or even unchecked.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Software should be downloaded using official websites. Other sources such as Peer-to-Peer networks, unofficial websites, third party downloaders, and other such tools should not be trusted. Installation should be handled correctly, especially if the downloaded software is free. Check "Custom", "Advanced", and other settings when installing or downloading software.
Dismiss offers to install/download unwanted apps. Do not click advertisements that occur on dubious websites, since they often cause redirects to other untrustworthy sites (gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on) or lead to unwanted downloads or installations.
If you experience these ads on visited websites, or unwanted redirects happen regularly, this is probably due to unwanted apps installed on your system. In this case, check installed extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins on your browser and uninstall all unwanted, unknown entries immediately.
Additionally, uninstall unwanted programs from the operating system. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Appearance of blogsfeed.info website (GIF):
IMPORTANT NOTE! This deceptive site asks to enable web 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 set the toggle button to "OFF"
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"
Internet Explorer:
- Click the Gear button on the right upper corner of the IE window
- Select "Internet options"
- Select the "Privacy" tab and click "Settings" under "Pop-up Blocker" section
- Select suspicious URLs under and remove them one by one by clicking the "Remove" button
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the Edge window
- Scroll down, find and click "Settings"
- Scroll down again and click "View advanced settings"
- Click "Manage" under "Website permissions"
- Click the switch under each suspicious website
Safari (Mac):
- Click "Safari" button on the left upper corner of the screen and select "Preferences..."
- Select the "Websites" tab and then select "Notifications" section on the left pane
- Check for suspicious URLs and apply the "Deny" option for each
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Quick menu:
- What is blogsfeed.info?
- 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 blogsfeed.info 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 blogsfeed.info 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 blogsfeed.info 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 blogsfeed.info 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 blogsfeed.info 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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