How to remove software causing redirects to the n02.biz website?

What is the n02[.]biz site?

N02[.]biz is a rogue website sharing many similarities with maximus-time.com, video-change.digital, enquiryofh.fun, and thousands of others. This page operates by loading dubious content and/or redirecting visitors to untrustworthy and possibly malicious sites.

These webpages are rarely accessed intentionally; most users get redirected to them by intrusive ads or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

This software does not require express user permission to infiltrate systems. PUAs are designed to force-open websites, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and gather browsing-related information.

The n02[.]biz site's behavior depends on its visitors' geolocations. It learns this data from visiting users' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. In other words, whether visitors are presented with questionable material and/or redirected elsewhere - is determined by their geolocations.

Furthermore, rogue webpages typically use deceptive tactics (e.g., fake CAPTCHA verification, clickbait, etc.) to trick visitors into allowing their browser notifications. This is true of n02[.]biz as well; it instructs to "Press 'Allow' to verify, that you are not [a] robot". Should the instructions be followed and the notifications enabled - the site will start running intrusive advert campaigns.

The delivered ads are more than just a nuisance, they are also dangerous. These advertisements promote various sale-based, misleading, rogue, untrustworthy, deceptive/scam, compromised, and malicious websites.

Some intrusive adverts can even be triggered (by being clicked) to execute scripts to download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without user consent. Potentially unwanted applications can have varied heinous functionalities, which can be in different combinations.

For example, these apps can cause redirects and/or deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns. What is more, most PUAs have data tracking abilities. Targeted information includes: visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, etc.

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

Therefore, it is highly recommended to remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	n02.biz pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	alphaMountain.ai (Malicious), Kaspersky (Malware), Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	188.166.68.96
Observed Domains	0.n02[.]biz; 1.n02[.]biz; 5.n02[.]biz; 9.n02[.]biz; 7.n02[.]biz; 8.n02[.]biz; 3.n02[.]biz; 10.n02[.]biz; 4.n02[.]biz; 2.n02[.]biz; 6.n02[.]biz; ajo.n02[.]biz
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 harmless. Users are lured into download/installation and/or purchase with a broad range of functions. However, despite how "useful" the features may sound - they are seldom operational.

The sole purpose of unwanted apps is to generate profit for the developers; they have no real value to users. Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can force-open unreliable and malicious sites, run intrusive ad campaigns, and gather private information.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed through downloaders/installers of other programs. This false marketing technique of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions - is termed "bundling".

By rushing through download/installation processes (e.g., ignoring terms, skipping steps, etc.) - users risk unintentionally allowing bundled content into their devices, thereby endangering the systems with potential infections.

Intrusive advertisements are used to proliferate PUAs as well. Upon being clicked, the ads can execute scripts to make stealthy downloads/installations. PUAs may also have "official" promotional/download pages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is important to research software products before download/installation and/or purchase. Additionally, only official and verified download channels must be used.

Untrustworthy download sources, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer hazardous and/or bundled content.

When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, study all possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from additional apps, tools, features, etc. Intrusive adverts appear legitimate and innocuous; however, they redirect to unreliable and dubious sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and many others).

Should users experience such ads and/or redirects, they must inspect their devices and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. 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 n02[.]biz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is n02.biz 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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