How to uninstall apps causing redirects to the ywfiof.com website?

What is ywfiof[.]com?

Ywfiof[.]com is but one of many rogue sites on the Web; wholeactualjournal.com, bigclik.club, and aloha-news.net are some examples of webpages similar to it. Visitors to such pages are presented with questionable content and/or redirected to other unreliable and possibly malicious websites. Most users access sites of this kind via redirects caused by intrusive adverts or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

These apps can be installed onto devices without user permission. PUAs are designed to cause redirects, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collect data relating to browsing activity.

When accessed, the first thing ywfiof[.]com does is check the visitor's IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. By doing so, the website obtains their geolocation. This information dictates the ywfiof[.]com site's further course of action.

Therefore, whether visitors are presented with dubious material and/or redirected elsewhere - depends on their geolocations. Additionally, rogue pages typically use clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, and other misleading content - to lure users into allowing their browser notifications.

This applies to ywfiof[.]com as well; it claims that "Access to the website is limited/ To access the website content, click Allow!". If tricked by the deceptive statement, visitors will inadvertently enable ywfiof[.]com to run intrusive advert campaigns.

The delivered ads are more than just a nuisance, they also pose a threat to device and user safety. Once clicked on, intrusive advertisements redirect to untrustworthy/dangerous sites, and some can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs).

PUAs can have different functionalities, and these heinous functions can be in varied combinations. For example, these apps can force-open various webpages and/or deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns.

Furthermore, most PUAs can track data. They record browsing activity (visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, etc.) and gather sensitive information inferred from it (IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, etc.).

The collected 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. To ensure device integrity and user privacy, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be eliminated immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	ywfiof.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 usually appear ordinary and innocuous. Users are tempted into download/installation and/or purchase with offers of various features.

However, the functions rarely work as advertised, and in most cases - they do not work at all.

Unwanted apps only aim to generate revenue for the developers; hence, functionality and user safety are irrelevant. PUAs operate by causing redirects, delivering intrusive advert campaigns, and collecting vulnerable data.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed through download/installation setups of other programs. This deceptive marketing technique of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions - is termed "bundling".

Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., ignored terms, skipped steps and sections, etc.) increase the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system. Intrusive advertisements are used to proliferate PUAs as well.

Once clicked on, the intrusive ads can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user permission. PUAs may also have "official" promotional/download webpages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research software 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 websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer deceptive and/or bundled content. Intrusive adverts appear legitimate and harmless; however, they redirect to highly questionable pages (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the system must be checked and all suspect 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 advertisements delivered by the ywfiof[.]com website:

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

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Quick menu:

• What is ywfiof.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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