How to uninstall software force-opening the rtenmy.com website?

What is rtenmy[.]com?

Rtenmy[.]com is a rogue website sharing similarities with oundoutth.biz, pplyforthe.biz, allcommonblog.com, and countless others. Visitors to this webpage are presented with questionable content and/or redirected to unreliable and possibly malicious sites.

Users rarely access such pages inadvertently; most get redirected to them by intrusive adverts or PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) already installed onto their devices.

These apps do not require explicit user permission to be installed onto systems. PUAs are designed to force-open websites, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and gather browsing-related data.

Once a visitor enters rtenmy[.]com, the webpage checks their IP (Internet Protocol) address. This is done to learn their geolocation because the data determines the site's further course of action.

In other words, whether visitors get redirected elsewhere and/or are presented with dubious material - depends on their geolocations. Additionally, most rogue pages use deceptive statements and/or content to trick users into enabling their browser notifications.

This is also true of rtenmy[.]com; it instructs to "Press 'Allow' to watch the video". Should its notifications be allowed, the page will begin delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns.

The delivered ads are more than just a nuisance, they are considered to be dangerous as well. Once clicked on, intrusive adverts redirect to untrustworthy/malicious websites, and some can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs).

Unwanted applications can have various functionalities, and these heinous functions can be in different combinations. For example, PUAs can cause redirects and/or deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns.

Furthermore, these apps usually have data tracking abilities. They can monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, searched queries, 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.

It is strongly advised to remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	rtenmy.com pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	185.56.234.205
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 innocuous. This software also offers a broad range of "handy" features, which are usually nonoperational.

The only goal of unwanted apps is to generate profit for the developers - so functionality and user safety are irrelevant. Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can force-open sites, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collect private data.

How did adware install on my computer?

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

By rushing through download/installation processes (e.g., skipping steps and sections) - users risk allowing bundled content into their devices. Intrusive advertisements are also employed to proliferate PUAs.

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

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research software products before download/installation and/or purchase. Only official and verified download sources must be used.

Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks (Torrent clients, eMule, Gnutella, etc.), and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer deceptive and bundled content.

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

In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, users 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.

Screenshots of adverts delivered by the rtenmy[.]com website:

Appearance of the rtenmy[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is rtenmy.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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