How to remove apps causing redirects to the aloha-news.net site?

What is aloha-news[.]net?

There are thousands of untrustworthy websites on the Internet, aloha-news[.]net is but one of them. Gate15.xyz, awesomenewspush.com, and topnewsfeeds.net are some examples of rogue sites.

These pages operate by delivering questionable content and/or redirecting visitors to other unreliable/malicious websites. Users seldom access aloha-news[.]net and similar webpages intentionally.

Most get redirected to them by intrusive adverts or PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) already installed onto their devices. This software can infiltrate systems without user permission.

PUAs are designed to cause redirects, deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns, and gather browsing-related information.

The behavior of aloha-news[.]net and other rogue sites is determined by their visitors' geolocations, which are inferred from their IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. Therefore, whether visitors get redirected elsewhere and/or presented with dubious material - depends on their geolocations/ IP addresses.

Furthermore, webpages of this type use deceptive statements or content to trick users into enabling their browser notifications. Aloha-news[.]net is not an exception to this; it uses fake CAPTCHA verification - "Click Allow if you are not a robot" - to push visitors into allowing its notifications.

Should they be enabled, the site will begin running intrusive advert campaigns. The delivered ads are more than just a nuisance, they also pose a threat to device/user safety.

Intrusive adverts promote various rogue, untrustworthy, misleading, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Some of these advertisements can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - once clicked on.

PUAs can have a variety of heinous functionalities, which can be in different combinations. For example, these applications can force-open sites and/or run intrusive advertisement campaigns.

What is more, PUAs usually have data tracking abilities. Information of interest includes: URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, and so on.

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

To protect device integrity and user privacy, all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be eliminated immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	aloha-news.net pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	52.2.85.105
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 look legitimate and harmless. This software tends to offer a broad range of "useful" and "advantageous" features.

However, the functions seldom work as promised, and in most cases - they do not work at all. The sole aim of unwanted applications is to generate profit for the developers.

Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can cause redirects, run intrusive ad campaigns, and gather private information.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded/installed alongside other products. "Bundling" is the name of this false marketing technique - packing ordinary programs with unwanted or malicious additions. These supplements are either left unmentioned or hidden within the "Custom/Advanced" download/installation settings.

By rushing through download/installation processes (e.g., ignoring terms, skipping steps, using "Easy/Express" settings, etc.) - users risk inadvertently allowing bundled content into their devices. Upon being clicked, intrusive ads can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without user consent. These applications may also have "official" download webpages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research software 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 websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - often offer dangerous and/or bundled content.

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

Should users encounter such adverts and/or redirects, they must check their devices and immediately remove all suspicious 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 advertisements delivered by the aloha-news[.]net website:

Appearance of the aloha-news[.]net website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is aloha-news.net 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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