How to uninstall software causing redirects to takhiza.com website?

What is takhiza[.]com?

Takhiza[.]com is an untrustworthy website, which operates by presenting visitors with dubious content and/or redirecting them to other rogue or malicious sites. Users typically access pages like takhiza[.]com unintentionally; most get redirected to them by intrusive adverts or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

These apps do not require explicit permission to infiltrate devices; hence, users may be unaware of their presence. PUAs are designed to cause redirects, deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns, and gather browsing-related data.

There are thousands of websites akin to takhiza[.]com on the Web; admntrk.com, netflowcorp.com, news-back.org, rockstartpush.net - are but a few examples.

Exactly how takhiza[.]com behaves is determined by its visitors' geolocations, which the webpage learns from their IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. In other words, whether visitors get redirected elsewhere and/or are presented with questionable material - depends on their geolocations.

In addition, sites of this kind tend to use deceptive tactics (e.g., clickbait, etc.) to lure users into inadvertently allowing their browser notifications. This is true of takhiza[.]com as well; it instructs to "Click Allow if you are not a robot".

Should users be tricked by this fake CAPTCHA verification, they will enable the website to run intrusive advert campaigns. The delivered ads are more than a minor annoyance, they also endanger device/user safety.

Upon being clicked, intrusive advertisements redirect to unreliable/dangerous pages, and some can download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without user consent.

PUAs can have varied heinous functionalities, and they can be in different combinations. For example, these apps can force-open sites and/or deliver intrusive ad campaigns.

Furthermore, PUAs usually have data tracking abilities. They can monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and collect vulnerable data extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations, personally identifiable information, etc.).

PUA developers monetize this data by sharing it with and/or selling it to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals). In summary, the presence of unwanted software on devices - can result in system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

To protect device integrity and user privacy, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be removed without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	takhiza.com pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	34.237.164.122
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 appear ordinary and innocuous. Users are enticed into download/installation and/or purchase with offers of "handy" features. However, the advertised functions are rarely operational.

The only goal of unwanted apps is to generate revenue for the developers; hence, functionality and user safety are irrelevant. PUAs operate by force-opening untrustworthy and malicious websites, delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collecting private information.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are spread through downloaders/installers of other products. "Bundling" is the name of this deceptive marketing technique - pre-packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions.

By rushing through download/installation processes (e.g., skipping steps, using "Quick/Express" settings, etc.) - users risk allowing bundled content into their devices. Intrusive adverts proliferate PUAs as well.

Once clicked on, the ads can stealthily download/install these applications. Some PUAs also have "official" download webpages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is important to research products to verify their legitimacy before download/installation and/or purchase. Additionally, all downloads must be done from official and trustworthy sources.

Dubious download channels, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks (Torrent clients, eMule, Gnutella, etc.), and other third-party downloaders - often offer hazardous and/or bundled content.

When downloading/installing, it is recommended to read terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from supplementary apps, tools, features, and other additions. Intrusive advertisements appear legitimate and harmless; however, they redirect to various questionable websites (e.g., gambling, adult-dating, pornography, etc.).

Should users experience ads and/or redirects of this type, they must inspect their devices and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Screenshots of ads delivered by takhiza[.]com website:

Appearance of takhiza[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is takhiza.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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