Remove apps that open theweathersiren.com and similar sites

What is theweathersiren[.]com?

theweathersiren[.]com functions in a similar way to mediamodern[.]biz, keysdigita[.]com, zmusic-online[.]com and many other rogue web pages.

All are designed to open other bogus websites or load dubious content. In most cases, users arrive at these sites unintentionally - they are opened by browsers with potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed. Note that PUAs serve advertisements and collect information relating to browsing activity.

Generally, installed PUAs open sites such as theweathersiren[.]com in a new browser window or tab. When visited, these web pages load dubious content or open about two or three other untrusted sites - this depends on visitors' geoloactions.

Note that theweathersiren[.]com and similar sites tend to open other websites that can be malicious, designed to advertise dubious software, etc. Furthermore, theweathersiren[.]com invites visitors to receive notifications. In most cases, these websites feed users with notifications that contain dubious advertisements, links to untrusted websites, and other unwanted content.

As mentioned, PUAs can collect data relating to users' browsing habits. For example, IP addresses, entered search queries, addresses of visited websites, geolocations, etc. Some are capable of accessing personal, sensitive details. The data is sold to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) or misused to generate revenue in other ways.

PUAs also feed users with various intrusive advertisements. Typically, adware-type apps serve coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and other ads.

When clicked, these open dubious websites or even download and install unwanted applications by executing certain scripts. Since PUAs track information, users might experience issues relating to browsing safety, online privacy or they could even become victims identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by theweathersiren.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads.
Detection Names	Emsisoft (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal).
Serving IP Address	104.31.95.80
Observed Domains	wp.theweathersiren[.]com, dev.theweathersiren[.]com, staging2.theweathersiren[.]com, cms.theweathersiren[.]com, auto.theweathersiren[.]com, search.theweathersiren[.]com, new.theweathersiren[.]com, noti.theweathersiren[.]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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Users do not often download or install PUAs intentionally. The apps are advertised as useful and legitimate, however, they are useless and can cause serious issues. Therefore, remove all PUAs from browsers and computers immediately.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are often included into the download/installation set-ups of other programs. This distribution method is known as "bundling". Developers use it to deceive users into downloading and installing PUAs with regular software.

PUAs are listed in "Custom"," Advanced" and other settings of set-ups, however, many users fail to check and change them, thereby allowing rogue programs to be downloaded and installed with the required software. In some cases, unwanted downloads and installations are caused by clicking deceptive ads that execute certain scripts.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Check all "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual" and other similar settings of the download or installation setup before completing the process. Decline offers to download or install unwanted software. Download software only from official websites and via direct links.

It is not safe to download or install software from untrusted, unofficial websites, through torrent clients, eMule (or other Peer-to-Peer networks), third party downloaders, installers, etc. Do not click intrusive ads on dubious web pages, since they can open bogus websites or cause unwanted downloads and installations.

Remove any suspicious apps (extensions, add-ons, plug-ins) installed on the browser immediately. The same should be applied to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system. 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 theweathersiren[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by theweathersiren.com?
• 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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