How to remove redirects to the pplyforthe.biz website?

What is pplyforthe[.]biz?

Pplyforthe[.]biz is a rogue website designed to deliver questionable content and/or redirect visitors to other unreliable/malicious pages. The Internet is full of sites like pplyforthe[.]biz; ribngh.com, wholecommonposts.com, nipwaghue.com - are but a few examples.

Users tend to access such webpages inadvertently. Most get redirected to them by intrusive advertisements or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

These apps can infiltrate systems without user consent and afterwards cause redirects, run intrusive advert campaigns, and collect browsing-related information.

The behavior of websites like pplyforthe[.]biz is determined by their visitors' geolocations. The pages learn this data by checking users' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses.

In other words, whether visitors get redirected elsewhere and/or are presented with dubious material - depends on their geolocations. Furthermore, most rogue sites use deceptive tactics (e.g., clickbait) to lure users into enabling their browser notifications.

This applies to pplyforthe[.]biz as well, and should its notification be allowed - the webpage will begin delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns. The delivered adverts are more than an annoyance, they also pose a threat to device/user safety.

Intrusive ads promote various untrustworthy/malicious websites, and some can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - once clicked on. PUAs can have varied harmful features, which can be in different combinations.

For example, these apps can force-open pages and/or deliver intrusive ad campaigns. Furthermore, unwanted applications usually have data tracking abilities.

PUAs can monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and collect vulnerable information extracted from it (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 lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	pplyforthe.biz pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	ESET (Malware), Fortinet (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	52.206.71.220
Observed Domains	xcpfv.pplyforthe[.]biz; dpbtp.pplyforthe[.]biz; tgesz.pplyforthe[.]biz; iawhq.pplyforthe[.]biz; bbmrj.pplyforthe[.]biz; pvmfl.pplyforthe[.]biz; xczxq.pplyforthe[.]biz; ckosv.pplyforthe[.]biz; oarbw.pplyforthe[.]biz; hvbwt.pplyforthe[.]biz; pwctm.pplyforthe[.]biz; bpxjk.pplyforthe[.]biz; jfwkh.pplyforthe[.]biz; jqklb.pplyforthe[.]biz; etc.
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 typically appear ordinary and harmless. Users are enticed into download/installation and/or purchase with offers of various "handy" functionalities. However, the advertised functions are seldom operational.

Functionality and user safety are irrelevant, as unwanted applications aim only to generate profit for the developers. Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can cause redirects, deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collect private data.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded/installed together with other software products. This false marketing technique of packing regular programs with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling". Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., ignored terms, skipped steps, etc.) increase the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system. Intrusive adverts are used to proliferate these applications as well. Once clicked on, the ads can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user permission. Some PUAs also have "official" download webpages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research products before download/installation and/or purchase. Additionally, all downloads must be performed from official and verified sources. Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - often offer dangerous and bundled content.

Download and installation processes must be approached with care. Therefore, it is important to read terms, explore possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and decline downloading/installing additional apps, tools, functions, etc.

Intrusive adverts appear legitimate; however, they redirect to highly questionable and unreliable websites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so forth). In case of encounters with ads and/or redirects of this kind, the system must be checked and all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - immediately removed from it.

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 pplyforthe[.]biz website:

Appearance of pplyforthe[.]biz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is pplyforthe.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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