Removal instructions for browser redirects to mediafresh.online

What is mediafresh[.]online?

mediafresh[.]online is a rogue website that is virtually identical to checking-in-progress.com, ciessimple.pro, deloplen.com, and many others. Once visited, mediafresh[.]online redirects users to other rogue sites and delivers dubious content.

Many visitors arrive at mediafresh[.]online inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive advertisements delivered by untrusted sites. PUAs infiltrate computers without users' consent. As well as causing redirects, they deliver advertisements and monitor browsing activity by gathering data.

After successful infiltration, PUAs start force-opening new browser tabs/windows and redirect users to mediafresh[.]online. Once opened, this site immediately determines the visitor's geolocation by checking the IP address. This is to determine whether mediafresh[.]online redirects users elsewhere or displays certain content (or both).

In any case, users might end up seeing malicious content (presented by mediafresh[.]online and/or other sites). Therefore, visiting this site can lead to system infections. The same applies to intrusive advertisements delivered by potentially unwanted applications.

Coupons, banners, pop-ups, and other generated ads usually redirect to dubious websites and can even run scripts that download/install other potentially unwanted/malicious applications. Therefore, even a single accidental click might result in a computer infection. Intrusive ads are delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site.

Therefore, they often conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience. Data tracking is also an issue. Most PUAs record data such as IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar information relating to browsing activity.

Collected data usually includes personal details that developers share with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) to generate revenue.

These third parties then misuse the information to generate even more revenue. Therefore, data tracking might lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. We strongly recommend that you eliminate all potentially unwanted applications immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	mediafresh.online pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	178.62.225.201
Observed Domains	0.mediafresh[.]online, 1.mediafresh[.]online, 2.mediafresh[.]online, 3.mediafresh[.]online, 4.mediafresh[.]online, 5.mediafresh[.]online, 6.mediafresh[.]online, 8.mediafresh[.]online, 9.mediafresh[.]online
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, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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All PUAs are very similar. Most offer useful functions, however, such claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

They typically have just one purpose: to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than giving any real value for regular users, these programs cause unwanted redirects, deliver ads, and gather information, thereby diminishing the browsing experience and posing a threat to your privacy and computer safety.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs usually infiltrate computers without users' permission, since developers proliferate them using intrusive advertising and "bundling" methods. "Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of third party applications with regular software. Developers hide "bundled" applications behind "Custom/Advanced" settings or other sections of the download/installation processes.

Furthermore, many users often rush these procedures and skip steps. Additionally, they click various advertisements, thereby exposing their systems to risk of various infections and compromising their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The key to computer safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Carefully analyze each download/installation step using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Opt-out of all additionally-included applications and decline offers to download/install them.

Download programs from official sources only, using direct download links. Third party downloaders/installers often include rogue applications and, therefore, you should not use them. Bear in mind that intrusive advertisements typically seem legitimate, as developers invest many resources into their design.

In fact, they often redirect to dubious websites (gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.). If you experience these ads/redirects, remove all dubious applications and browser plug-ins. 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 mediafresh[.]online website (GIF)

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Quick menu:

• What is mediafresh.online 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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