Stop redirects to and from hernclinicsfun.info

What is hernclinicsfun[.]info?

Like many others, hernclinicsfun[.]info is a rogue web page designed to present users with dubious content and redirect them to other untrustworthy, even malicious sites. Few visitors to hernclinicsfun[.]info access it intentionally - most are redirected to it by intrusive ads or Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) already present on the device.

Note that these apps do not need express user permission to infiltrate systems. After successful installation, PUAs cause redirects, run intrusive ad campaigns, and gather browsing-related data. The websites actraffic.info, vimlo.pro, and costsimpleplay.com are just some examples of others similar to hernclinicsfun[.]info.

hernclinicsfun[.]info first inspects visitors' IP addresses to learn their geolocations. This is crucial in determining its further course of action. According to their geolocations, users are redirected elsewhere and/or presented with highly dubious content. Furthermore, hernclinicsfun[.]info uses 'clickbait' to disguise the consent option to its browser notifications.

If users are tricked into giving consent, the page begins running intrusive ad campaigns. The ads (pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, etc.) that it delivers are more than just a nuisance, they are also a threat to system health. When clicked, they redirect to dangerous sites and some can even download/install PUAs without users' permission.

As mentioned, these apps generate redirects to likewise harmful web pages and run intrusive ad campaigns. The applications implement various tools that enable third party graphical content to be displayed on any site, thereby delivering ads that significantly diminish the browsing experience by limiting browsing speed and website visibility.

PUAs commonly have data tracking capabilities, which they employ to record users' browsing activity (browsing and search engine histories) and collect 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 cause browser and system infiltration/infections, and lead to serious privacy issues, financial loss and even identity theft. To protect yourself and your devices from these threats, immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins.

Threat Summary:

Name	hernclinicsfun.info pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads.
Detection Names	Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.18.26.136
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 offer a wide variety of "useful" functions, however, these features are rarely operational. The only purpose of all unwanted applications is to generate revenue for the developers. They provide no value for regular users. PUAs generate redirects to untrustworthy/malicious sites, run intrusive ad campaigns, and gather vulnerable data.

How did adware install on my computer?

The most common way that PUAs are spread is via the download/installation set-ups of other software. This deceptive marketing technique of packing normal programs with unwanted content is called "bundling".

Rushing download/installation processes (e.g. skipping steps and sections, using pre-set options, etc.) increases the risk of inadvertently allowing bundled software onto the system. Intrusive ads are also known to proliferate unwanted apps. When clicked, they can execute scripts designed to stealthily download/install PUAs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

You are strongly advised to research all content to verify its legitimacy, before downloading/installing. Use only official and verified download sources should. Peer-to-Peer sharing networks (BitTorrent, eMule, Gnutella, etc.), free file-hosting websites, third party downloaders and similar channels are untrusted and should be avoided.

When downloading and installing, read the terms, explore all available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out of supplementary apps, tools, functions, etc. While typically hosted by dubious web pages, intrusive ads often seem normal and harmless, however, when clicked they redirect to dubious sites, such as gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so on.

If you encounter ads/redirects of this type, inspect 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 hernclinicsfun[.]info website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is hernclinicsfun.info 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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