How to remove redirects to and from vimlo.pro

What is vimlo[.]pro?

vimlo[.]pro is one of many rogue websites on the internet (costsimpleplay.com, sauwoaptain.com, and laddedmuzics.pro are other relevant examples of such sites). They present visitors with dubious content and generate redirects to untrustworthy, malicious web pages.

Few users access vimlo[.]pro and similar sites intentionally - most are redirected by intrusive ads or Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) already infiltrated into the system. These apps do not need express user permission to be installed onto devices.

Once successfully installed, they cause redirects, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, hijack browsers, and track sensitive data.

vimlo[.]pro first inspects visitors' IP addresses to learn their geolocations. According to this information, users are redirected elsewhere or are presented with dubious material. This web page also employs browser notifications, the consent option to which it hides beneath visual 'clickbait'.

It is implied that visitors need to allow notifications to watch a video displayed on the site. If permission is granted, vimlo[.]pro begins running intrusive ad campaigns. The unwanted and harmful ads generate similar redirects and can even stealthily download/install PUAs.

Note that these applications force-open sale-oriented, untrustworthy, compromised, deceptive/scam and malicious websites. They also deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns, by implementing various tools to enable third party graphical content to be displayed on any site.

Therefore, the ads they deliver (pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, etc.) significantly hinder browsing - limiting browsing speed and page visibility. Some types can make unauthorized changes to browsers and promote fake search engines. Regardless of type, most PUAs possess data tracking capabilities.

They monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, web pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and collect users' personal information (IP addresses, geolocations and other details). This private data can then be shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) intent on misusing it for financial gain.

In summary, PUAs can lead to various browser and system infiltration/infections, serious privacy issues, financial loss and even result in identity theft. To ensure device and user safety, remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	vimlo.pro pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads.
Detection Names	Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	88.208.60.53
Observed Domains	k7cq6.vimlo[.]pro; syojl.vimlo[.]pro; onztq.vimlo[.]pro; z7im9.vimlo[.]pro; 9m48u.vimlo[.]pro; s8hy6.vimlo[.]pro; r72u9.vimlo[.]pro; 7rl2a.vimlo[.]pro; pg5bf.vimlo[.]pro; q4cbd.vimlo[.]pro
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 often seem legitimate and lure users into installation with offers of "useful" and "beneficial" functions, however, these features are rarely often nonoperational.

The only purpose of these rogue apps is to generate revenue for the developers, whilst regular users receive no value. Rather than working as advertised, PUAs cause redirects to untrustworthy/malicious web pages, deliver intrusive adverts, hijack browsers and gather vulnerable data.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs commonly infiltrate systems via the download/install set-ups of other programs. This deceptive marketing method of pre-packing normal software with unwanted or malicious content is called "bundling".

Rushing download and installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, using pre-set options, skipping steps and sections, etc.) endangers devices with potential system infiltration and infections. Some PUAs have "official" download web pages. When clicked, intrusive ads can execute scripts designed to download/install PUAs without users' consent.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Research all content before downloading/installing. Download content only from official and verified download channels. Peer-to-Peer sharing networks (BitTorrent, Gnutella, eMule, etc.), free file-hosting sites and other third party downloaders are classed as untrustworthy and often promote bundled software.

Treat download and installation processes with caution. Read the terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings to opt-out of downloading/installing supplementary apps, tools, functions, etc. Intrusive ads usually seem legitimate and harmless, however, they can redirect to various dubious web pages (gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so on).

If you experience ads/redirects of this kind, check the device and remove all suspicious applications and/or browser extensions/plug-ins without delay. 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 vimlo[.]pro website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is vimlo.pro 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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