How to remove apps force-opening the worldactualstories.com site?

What is worldactualstories[.]com?

Worldactualstories[.]com is an untrustworthy website sharing many common traits with mahaidroagra.com, attohearally.biz, pesoaniz.com, and thousands of others. Visitors to this page are presented with questionable material and/or redirected to different unreliable and malicious sites.

Websites of this kind are seldom accessed unintentionally; most users get redirected to them by intrusive advertisements or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). This software can infiltrate systems without explicit permission; hence, users may be unaware of its presence. PUAs are designed to force-open sites, run intrusive advert campaigns, and collect browsing-related data.

When accessed, the first thing worldactualstories[.]com does is check the visitor's IP (Internet Protocol) addresses to learn their geolocation. This information determines the webpage's further course of action.

In other words, whether visitors are presented with dubious content and/or get redirected elsewhere - depends on their IP addresses/ geolocations. Furthermore, rogue websites typically use deceptive statements or visuals to lure users into allowing their browser notifications.

This is true of worldactualstories[.]com as well. It instructs to "Click the Allow button to subscribe to the push notifications and continue watching", thereby implying that it must be done to resume watching/streaming online video content.

Should the notifications be enabled, worldactualstories[.]com will start delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns. The delivered adverts are more than just a nuisance, they also pose a threat to device and user safety.

Once clicked on, intrusive ads redirect to various untrustworthy/malicious sites, and some can download/install software (e.g., PUAs) stealthily. PUAs can have heinous functionalities, which can be in different combinations.

For example, these apps can cause redirects and/or deliver intrusive advert campaigns. What is more, PUAs usually have data tracking abilities.

They record browsing activity (URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather vulnerable 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).

To summarize, the presence of unwanted software on devices can result in system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. Therefore, it is highly recommended to eliminate all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	worldactualstories.com pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	139.45.197.147
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 legitimate and harmless. Users are enticed into download/installation and/or purchase with offers of various features. However, despite how "useful" the functions may sound - they are rarely operational.

The sole aim of PUAs is to generate revenue for the developers; hence, functionality and user safety are irrelevant. PUAs operate by causing redirects, running intrusive ad campaigns, and collecting private information.

How did adware install on my computer?

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

Hence, 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. Some PUAs can have "official" promotional/download pages. Upon being clicked, intrusive ads can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user consent.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research software before download/installation and/or purchase. Furthermore, only official and verified download channels must be used.

Untrustworthy download sources, e.g., Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, unofficial and free file-hosting websites, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer bundled and/or harmful content. When downloading/installing, it is recommended to read terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out from supplementary apps, tools, features, and other additions.

It is just as important to exercise caution when browsing. Intrusive adverts appear ordinary and innocuous; however, they redirect to various unreliable and questionable webpages (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.). Should users encounter advertisements and/or redirects of this kind, they must check 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.

Screenshot of an advertisement delivered by the worldactualstories[.]com website:

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

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Quick menu:

• What is worldactualstories.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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