How to remove apps causing redirects to the yourfirmif.biz website?

What is the yourfirmif[.]biz site?

Yourfirmif[.]biz is a rogue website, which shares many similarities with tinhisearsh.club, centralheat.net, undwouldm.biz, and thousands of others. It operates by presenting visitors with dubious content and/or redirecting them to untrustworthy/malicious sites.

Users rarely enter webpages of this type intentionally; most get redirected to them by intrusive advertisements or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). These apps can infiltrate systems without user permission.

Following successful installation, PUAs can cause redirects, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collect browsing-related information.

When accessed, the first thing the yourfirmif[.]biz site does is check the visitors' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses in order to learn their geolocations. This data determines the webpage's further course of action. In other words, whether visitors get redirected elsewhere and/or are presented with questionable material - depends on their IP addresses/ geolocations.

Additionally, websites of this kind tend to use clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, and other deceptive content to trick visitors into allowing their browser notifications. This applies to yourfirmif[.]biz as well; it uses download-themed clickbait to lure users into allowing its notifications.

Should they be enabled, the page will begin running intrusive advert campaigns. The delivered ads endanger device and user safety.

Since upon being clicked, intrusive advertisements redirect to various unreliable/malicious sites, and some can download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without user consent. PUAs can have different heinous functionalities, and these functions can be in varied combinations.

For example, these apps can force-open websites and/or deliver intrusive ad campaigns. Furthermore, PUAs can have data tracking abilities.

They monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather sensitive information extracted from it (IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, etc.). PUA developers monetize the collected data by sharing it with and/or selling it to third-parties.

In summary, the presence of unwanted software on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. To protect device integrity and user privacy, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be removed immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	yourfirmif.biz pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	54.144.3.29
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 legitimate and useful. They also offer a broad range of functionalities. However, the features seldom work as advertised, and in most cases - they do not work at all.

The sole goal of unwanted apps is to generate profit at user expense. Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can cause redirects, run intrusive advert campaigns, and collect vulnerable information.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded/installed alongside other software. This deceptive marketing tactic of packing ordinary programs with unwanted or malicious additions - is termed "bundling". Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., ignored terms, used "Easy/Express" settings, etc.) increase the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system.

Intrusive adverts are used to proliferate PUAs as well. Once clicked on, the ads can execute scripts to make stealthy downloads/installations. Some PUAs have "official" promotional/download webpages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended 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 sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - often offer dangerous and/or bundled content.

When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, explore available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from additional apps, tools, features, and so forth. Intrusive advertisements appear legitimate and harmless; however, they redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., gambling, adult-dating, pornography, etc.).

In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the system must be checked and all dubious 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.

Screenshot of an advertisement delivered by the yourfirmif[.]biz website:

Appearance of the yourfirmif[.]biz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is yourfirmif.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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