Get rid of redirects to/from vinuser.biz

What is vinuser[.]biz?

Vinuser[.]biz is a rogue site, sharing many similarities with maroolatrack.com, mega-deals.mobi, soptarroutg.com and thousands of others. It operates by causing unauthorized redirects to untrustworthy and possibly malicious websites, as well as by delivering highly dubious content for user consumption (e.g. clickbait).

Few users ever visit this site willingly, most get redirected to it. Both intrusive ads and PUAs (potentially unwanted applications) are capable of causing such redirects. It is relevant to mention, that said rogue apps do not need express user permission to invade their devices.

Once successfully infiltrated, they generate rampant redirects, run invasive advertisement campaigns and some can even track data.

As stated in the introduction, both intrusive adverts and unwanted applications proliferate vinuser[.]biz and other rogue websites. When browsing, by clicking on invasive ads (which often look utterly ordinary), users can get redirected to unreliable/malignant sites.

PUAs already present within a system can force-open new browser tabs/windows and redirect users to likewise dubious web pages. Websites like vinuser[.]biz, begin their operations by firstly checking visitors' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses to learn their geolocations.

The latter data is crucial in determining further behavior. Depending on their geolocation, users are either redirected elsewhere and/or force-fed questionable material. Misuse of browser notifications by vinuser[.]biz is also noteworthy. This site hides the consent option to these notifications underneath clickbait - "Press 'Allow' to verify, that you are not robot".

If consented to, vinuser[.]biz begins delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns. Said ads are also deemed a threat, as they redirect to device/user safety threatening websites and due to their ability to execute scripts, designed to download/install PUAs. Unwanted applications also generate redirects to such hazardous sites and run invasive advert campaigns.

These apps implement a wide variety of tools to enable third party graphical content. Hence, the intrusive ads they deliver (pop-ups, banners, coupons and etc.) can overlay website content - that way seriously diminishing the browsing experience. Another ability that some PUAs posses is data tracking.

By monitoring users' browsing activity, they can find traces of their personal information. This data is then sold to third parties and can easily end up being used for criminal purposes. Therefore, data tracking can lead to severe privacy issues, even identity theft. To ensure device and user safety, all rogue applications must be removed without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	vinuser.biz pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Avira (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	178.128.241.54
Observed Domains	0.vinuser[.]biz, 1.vinuser[.]biz, 2.vinuser[.]biz, 3.vinuser[.]biz, 4.vinuser[.]biz, 7.vinuser[.]biz, 8.vinuser[.]biz, 9.vinuser[.]biz
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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PUAs are innumerous and many share certain similarities. They are designed for maximum legitimacy and they often succeed in this endeavor. By looking authentic and offering a wide range of "useful" and "beneficial" features, they trick users into installing them.

However, the features they promise rarely work as advertised and in most cases are outright nonfunctional. The only goal of PUAs is to generate revenue for their developers; to users they have no real value. Unwanted applications generate redirects, run intrusive advertisement campaigns and gather sensitive data.

How did adware install on my computer?

Some unwanted applications have "official" websites where they can downloaded. They also spread through installation pack/bundles. "Bundling" is a deceitful marketing technique, by which ordinary software is packed together with PUAs. User haste and inexperience with installation processes aids the spread of these rogue apps.

By ignoring terms, skipping steps and using pre-set options - they often miss the presence of undesirable content. Invasive adverts can also make rogue downloads/installs of PUAs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to always use official and trustworthy download sources, preferably via direct download links. Using third party downloaders is advised against, as they are more likely to offer bundled content. Installation should be approached with attentiveness and caution.

That includes: reading terms, exploring possible options, using "Custom/Advanced" settings and opting-out from installing/downloading additional apps/features. The same approach should be used when browsing as well; i.e. avoiding suspicious websites and advertisements.

Routine system inspections are advised and all dubious applications and/or browser extensions/plug-ins found are to be removed immediately. 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 vinuser[.]biz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is vinuser.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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