Eliminate redirects to and from redtext.biz

What is redtext[.]biz?

redtext[.]biz is one of many untrustworthy, rogue web pages that redirects visitors to other dubious sites. Its operation is similar to nextyourcontent[.]com, tinhoranding[.]info, usecytonsmehers[.]info and many other sites of this type. In most cases, people who visit these sites are redirected to them by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

I.e., users do not generally visit them intentionally. In addition to unwanted redirects, PUAs usually display ads and record information.

The installed PUA opens redtext[.]biz in a new browser window or tab. This site then opens other dubious websites or displays dubious, possibly deceptive content. Its actions depend on the visitor's geolocation. People with PUAs installed on their systems are usually served with various intrusive ads.

For example, coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc. When clicked, they execute scripts that download and install potentially malicious apps or redirect users to untrustworthy websites. Furthermore, PUAs often operate as information tracking tools. They gather various data such as URLs of opened websites, entered search queries, geolocations, IP addresses, and so on.

Developers share all recorded details with third parties (possibly cyber criminals) who use the information to generate revenue. PUAs might also be designed to collect personal, sensitive data. Therefore, do not use PUAs or have them installed.

Threat Summary:

Name	redtext.biz pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	178.128.241.54
Observed Domains	2.redtext[.]biz, 4.redtext[.]biz, 7.redtext[.]biz, 5.redtext[.]biz, 8.redtext[.]biz, 9.redtext[.]biz, 6.redtext[.]biz, 3.redtext[.]biz, 1.redtext[.]biz, 0.redtext[.]biz
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed, unwanted redirects.
Distribution Methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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Developers promote PUAs as legitimate apps simply to trick people into downloading and installing them. In fact, PUAs deliver none of the promised/advertised features, tools, or any other value, and are used only to generate revenue for the developers. Furthermore, they might cause privacy/browsing safety issues or even more serious problems such as identity theft.

How did adware install on my computer?

Like most apps of this type, they are generally downloaded and installed without people's knowledge. Typically, this happens through intrusive ads or set-ups of other software. If clicked, some ads run scripts designed to download and install PUAs. Additionally, developers often bundle PUAs into set-ups of other programs.

Information about this is usually hidden in "Advanced", "Custom" and other parts. In summary, people often cause unwanted download and installation of PUAs through other software set-ups (when they leave the settings unchecked and unchanged).

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Do not skip download or installation setup steps without checking all included checkboxes or "Custom", "Advanced" (and other) settings. Deselect bundled software/applications and only then complete the setup. Do not download software from untrustworthy websites, via third party downloaders, Peer-to-Peer networks such as torrent clients, eMule, and so on.

Use only official websites. Avoid clicking intrusive ads, since they often lead to untrustworthy websites relating to gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc. If you encounter these ads or are redirected to unwanted websites, check for unwanted or unknown applications (extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons) installed on your browser and remove them immediately.

The same applies to programs of this type installed on 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 redtext[.]biz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is redtext.biz pop-up?
• STEP 1. Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome
• STEP 2. Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome (Android)
• STEP 3. Remove spam notifications from Mozilla Firefox
• STEP 4. Remove spam notifications from Microsoft Edge
• STEP 5. Remove spam notifications from Safari (macOS)

Disable unwanted browser notifications:

Video showing how to disable web browser notifications:

Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome:

Click the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen and select "Settings". In the opened window select "Privacy and security", then click on "Site Settings" and choose "Notifications".

In the "Allowed to send notifications" list search for websites that you want to stop receiving notifications from. Click on the three dots icon near the website URL and click "Block" or "Remove" (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome (Android):

Tap the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen and select "Settings". Scroll down, tap on "Site settings" and then "Notifications".

In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs and tap on them one-by-one. Once the pop-up shows up, select either "Block" or "Remove" (if you tap "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner of the screen. Select "Settings" 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 and block them using the drop-down menu or either remove them by clicking "Remove Website" at the bottom of the window (if you click "Remove Website" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Microsoft Edge:

Click the menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the Edge window and select "Settings". Click on "Cookies and site permissions" in the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen and select "Notifications".

Click three dots on the right hand side of each suspicious URL under "Allow" section and click "Block" or "Remove" (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Safari (macOS):

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 using the drop-down menu or either remove them by clicking "Remove" at the bottom of the window (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again)

How to avoid browser notification spam?

Internet users should be very skeptical when being asked to allow notifications. While this is a useful feature that allows you to receive timely news from websites you like, deceptive marketers frequently abuse it.

Only allow notifications from websites that you fully trust. For added security - use an anti-malware application with a real-time web browsing monitor to block shady websites that tries to trick you into allowing spam notifications. We recommend using Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

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