Stop receiving redirects to and from notabenemessage.com

What is notabenemessage[.]com?

leadnote.me, joophesh.com, and beeaimaid.com are just some examples of rogue sites similar to notabenemessage[.]com. This website operates by delivering dubious content and redirecting visitors to other untrustworthy/malicious sites.

Most users access notabenemessage[.]com through redirects caused by intrusive ads or Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) already present on the system. These apps do not require explicit permission to infiltrate devices. They also generate redirects, run ad campaigns, and record browsing activity.

The geolocation determines the actions of notabenemessage[.]com. It learns this information by checking the visitors' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. Depending on the geolocations, it redirects users elsewhere and/or feeds them with dubious content.

Note that notabenemessage[.]com uses browser notifications and hides the consent option for them within 'clickbait' (e.g. "Click 'Allow' To Download"). If consent is given, notabenemessage[.]com begins running intrusive advertisement campaigns. The resultant ads are a nuisance and a threat.

They redirect to various untrustworthy and malicious websites, and some can also execute scripts to stealthily download/install PUAs. As mentioned, unwanted applications also cause redirects to likewise dangerous sites and deliver intrusive ads (e.g. pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, etc.).

By implementing various tools, PUAs present ads, which can significantly diminish the browsing experience (limit browsing performance and web page visibility). Additionally, these rogue apps have data tracking abilities.

They monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather users' personal information (IP addresses, geolocations, and other private details). The data is then passed on to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) seeking to generate revenue by misusing it.

Therefore, the presence of data tracking content on systems can lead to severe privacy issues, financial loss, and even identity theft. To ensure device and user safety, remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	notabenemessage.com pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads.
Detection Names	DrWeb (Malicious), ESET (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	88.85.69.175
Observed Domains	3gthg.notabenemessage[.]com, 9ug7a.notabenemessage[.]com, adshort-world.notabenemessage[.]com, elpgg.notabenemessage[.]com, f7t5d.notabenemessage[.]com, fifqx.notabenemessage[.]com, mrix5.notabenemessage[.]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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There are countless PUAs available, most of which share many similarities. They often seem legitimate and offer "useful" features, however, these rarely work as advertised (if they are operational at all). The only purpose of unwanted files and apps is to generate revenue for the developers, whilst regular users receive no real value.

PUAs simply cause redirects, deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collect sensitive information.

How did adware install on my computer?

The most common mode of PUA proliferation is via download/install set-ups of other software. The deceptive marketing method of packing unwanted or malicious software with regular programs is called "bundling". The method is widely used by PUA developers and is often successful in proliferating their malicious products.

Furthermore, by rushing download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, using pre-set options, skipping steps and sections, etc.), many users endanger their devices with potential infiltration and infections. Some PUAs have "official" promotional websites, on which they can typically be downloaded free of charge.

Intrusive advertisements are also known to spread unwanted apps. When clicked, they can execute scripts designed to make these downloads/installs without users' permission.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Use only official and verified download channels (preferably, direct downloads). Peer-to-Peer sharing networks (e.g. BitTorrent, Gnutella, eMule, etc.), unofficial and free file-hosting websites, third party downloaders, and similar sources are untrustworthy and should not be used.

These channels can offer deceptive and bundled content. Approach download and installation processes with caution. Read the terms, study possible options, use "Custom/Advanced" settings, and decline downloading/installing additional apps, tools, features, etc.

Intrusive advertisements usually seem normal and innocuous, however they often redirect to dubious sites (e.g. pornography, adult-dating, gambling, and others). If you experience these ads/redirects, inspect the system and remove all suspect applications and/or 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 notabenemessage[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is notabenemessage.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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