How to remove browser redirects to and from the freshaudio.net website

What is freshaudio[.]net?

freshaudio[.]net is yet another rogue website designed to redirect users to other dubious sites and deliver potentially malicious content. This site is very similar to hundreds of others of this type including mediafresh.online, sinentoldrewhap.pro, and seceno.com.

Research shows that many users visit freshaudio[.]net inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or advertisements delivered by other rogue sites. Furthermore, many PUAs infiltrate computers without users' consent. In addition to causing redirects, they generate intrusive advertisements and record information relating to browsing habits.

After successful infiltration, PUAs start force-opening new browser tabs/windows and redirecting users to freshaudio[.]net. This site then feeds users with certain dubious content or redirects them elsewhere (or both) - these actions depend on the visitor's geolocation, which is determined by checking the IP address.

In any case, users might end up encountering malicious content. Thus, redirects to and from freshaudio[.]net can lead to various system infections.

The same applies to intrusive advertisements delivered by PUAs. Pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other similar ads often redirect to malicious websites and can even run scripts that download/install additional unwanted/malicious apps. Therefore, even a single accidental click could result in a high-risk computer infection.

The intrusive advertisements are delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, they usually conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

Another important issue is information tracking. PUAs track IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar information that is likely to contain personal details. The information is shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue.

Since the recorded data usually includes personal details, these information-tracking apps might lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	freshaudio.net pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	159.69.9.65
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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The internet is full of potentially unwanted applications that all share many similarities. Bear in mind that PUAs usually offer 'useful' functions, however, these claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. PUAs deliver no real value for regular users.

Their purpose is to generate revenue for the developers by causing unwanted redirects, deploying advertisements, and gathering information.

How did adware install on my computer?

In some cases, PUAs have official download/promotion websites, however, they usually infiltrate computers without users' consent, since developers proliferate them using intrusive advertisements and a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Developers know that many users rush during the download/installation processes.

Therefore, they hide "bundled" applications behind "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes. By rushing download/installation processes and clicking advertisements, many users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy. This behavior often leads to inadvertent installation of third party applications.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent system infiltration by PUAs, be very cautious when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Bear in mind that developers invest time and money into intrusive ad design, thereby making ads seem legitimate. In fact, they usually redirect to dubious websites (such as pornography, adult dating, gambling, survey, and similar).

If you encounter these ads/redirects, eliminate all suspicious applications immediately. Furthermore, carefully analyze each step of the download/installation processes using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Deselect all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them.

Third party downloaders/installers are often monetized using the "bundling" method, and thus such tools should never be used. Download programs from official sources only, preferably using direct download links.

The key to computer safety is caution. 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 freshaudio[.]net website (GIF)

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Quick menu:

• What is freshaudio.net 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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