How to stop redirects to/from push4free.com

What is push4free[.]com?

Push4free[.]com is a dubious website, akin to dredrewlaha.info, newsfrog.me, goodmedia.me and countless others. It operates by redirecting to untrustworthy/dangerous sites and presenting users with highly suspect, potentially malicious content. It should be mentioned that it is rarely accessed intentionally.

Most visitors enter it by way of redirection from other unreliable sites (or more accurately, the intrusive advertisements they host) or by having it force-opened by PUAs (potentially unwanted applications). Said apps rarely require user permission to invade their systems. PUAs are designed to cause undesirable redirects, deliver invasive ad campaigns and track user data.

Redirection to push4free[.]com is caused by clicking on intrusive adverts, as well as PUA presence in one's device. This rogue site begins its actions by checking visitor's IP (Internet Protocol) address, in order to extract their geolocation from it.

Once this information is known, it redirects users to different, hazardous websites and/or begins force-feeding them duplicitous, even outright malicious content. The push4free[.]com site also employs browser notifications; what is noteworthy about them is that when allowed - they bring invasive advertisement campaigns (e.g. pop-ups, banners, coupons and similar types).

As previously mentioned, these adverts can cause redirects, but that is not the only heinous ability they possess. Intrusive ads can also execute scripts to begin unauthorized downloads/installs of PUAs. Unwanted applications can cause redirects and by employing a variety of tools they also enable third party graphical content.

Therefore the invasive adverts they deliver can have a strong affect on the browsing experience, limiting both speed and content visibility. The data tracking abilities that some PUAs have pose a huge risk to device and user safety.

By gathering intel on browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search engine history), they extract personal information (IP address and user identity details).

This data is then passed onto third parties (not unlikely, to cyber criminals) and can lead to severe privacy and identity issues - even culminate in identity theft. That is why, all PUAs should be immediately removed from one's device.

Threat Summary:

Name	push4free.com pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	46.101.188.42
Observed Domains	ama.push4free[.]com, brb.push4free[.]com, cul.push4free[.]com, dnd.push4free[.]com, eig.push4free[.]com, fyi.push4free[.]com, gr8.push4free[.]com, hal.push4free[.]com, ike.push4free[.]com, kik.push4free[.]com, rnd.push4free[.]com
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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PUA developers employ a variety of cunning tactics to lure users into installing their product. They use an underhanded marketing method termed "bundling"; it works by bundling regular software installation packs with undesired applications.

Mention of these apps present in the installation bundle can be buried within lengthy terms, and all options of declining them hidden behind "Custom/Advanced" settings. Additionally, unwanted applications can be mismarketed as "functional" and "useful".

However, it should be known that no matter the advantageous features they offer - most of them are entirely nonfunctional. The only goal of PUAs is to generate revenue for their developers. So instead of following through with their promises, undesired applications cause redirects, deliver intrusive ad campaigns and gather intel.

How did adware install on my computer?

Inattentiveness when downloading/installing software and reckless browsing are the main causes of PUA infiltrations. As stated previously, the distractedness of users is freely abused by rogue application designers. Visits to compromised sites and clicks on intrusive ads can result in unwanted app infiltrations as well.

Rushed installation processes (step-skipping, ignoring terms, options and settings) and downloading from untrustworthy sources can end in a variety of system invasions and infections.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

User knowledge and vigilance are essential to ensuring device and personal safety. Official and verified sources are recommended for all software downloads (preferably, direct download links), as opposed to third party downloaders.

When installing software it is advised to always: study terms, possible options, as well as use "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out from installing/downloading additional apps/features. Exercising caution while browsing is likewise recommended. This includes avoiding untrustworthy websites and refraining from clicking various ads.

The latter is important, as intrusive advertisements tend to look absolutely innocuous and rouse no immediate suspicion. However, the sites they redirect to (pornography, adult-dating, gambling and etc.) - can help expose their inauthenticity. In case of such ads/redirects, users should inspect their device and remove any dubious applications and browser extensions/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 push4free[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is push4free.com 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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