How to stop redirects to and from ltheyearr.online website?

What is ltheyearr[.]online?

Ltheyearr[.]online is the address (URL) of a rogue website, which operates by loading dubious content and/or redirecting visitors to other untrustworthy/malicious pages. Users seldom access this site intentionally; most get redirected to it by intrusive ads or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

These apps can infiltrate systems without express user permission. PUAs are designed to cause redirects, run intrusive advert campaigns, and gather browsing-related data.

The Internet is full of rogue websites similar to ltheyearr[.]online; special-update.online, saytoyoup.fun, christianivory.pro, and totalnicestories.com - are but a few examples.

The behavior of ltheyearr[.]online is determined by its visitors' geolocations. The webpage learns this information by checking users' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. Therefore, whether visitors get redirected elsewhere and/or are presented with questionable material - depends on their geolocations.

Additionally, sites of this kind typically use deceptive tactics (e.g., clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, etc.) to trick users into allowing their browser notifications. Should the ltheyearr[.]online page's notifications be enabled, it will begin running intrusive advertisement campaigns.

The delivered ads are more than a minor annoyance because they also endanger device/user safety. Upon being clicked, the adverts redirect to unreliable/malicious websites, and some can download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without user consent.

Potentially unwanted applications can force-open various webpages and/or deliver intrusive advert campaigns. These undesirable functionalities are typically unmentioned in the promotional material and/or hidden within the download/installation setups.

Furthermore, most PUAs have data tracking abilities. Information of interest includes: URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, etc. The gathered data is then shared with and/or sold 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 suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be removed immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	ltheyearr.online pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	54.237.125.12
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 usually appear legitimate and ordinary. Users are lured into download/installation and/or purchase with offers of various "useful" and "advantageous" features. However, the promised functions rarely work.

The only goal of unwanted apps is to generate revenue for the developers; hence, functionality and user safety are irrelevant. Instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can force-open unreliable and dangerous sites, run intrusive ad campaigns, and collect private information.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded/installed together with other software. This false marketing technique of packing regular programs with unwanted or malicious additions - is termed "bundling".

Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., ignored terms, skipped steps, used pre-set options, etc.) increase the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the device.

Intrusive advertisements are used to spread PUAs as well. Once clicked on, the adverts can execute scripts to stealthily download/install these applications. Some PUAs have "official" download webpages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research software products before download/installation and/or purchase. Additionally, all downloads must be done from official and verified sources.

Since untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer deceptive and/or bundled content.

When downloading/installing, it is recommended to read terms, explore available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from additional apps, tools, features, and so forth.

Intrusive advertisements appear ordinary and harmless; however, they redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.). In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the system must be checked and all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - removed from it 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.

Screenshots of ads delivered by ltheyearr[.]online website:

Appearance of ltheyearr[.]online website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is ltheyearr.online 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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