How to remove software force-opening the matrix-news.net website?

What is matrix-news[.]net?

Similar to news-mosuka.cc, serch, boustahe.com, fewergkit.com, loloclicks.biz, and thousands of others, matrix-news[.]net is a rogue webpage. It is designed to load dubious material and/or redirect visitors to different sites (likely, unreliable or malicious ones).

Users typically access such websites unintentionally. Most get redirected to them by rogue pages, intrusive ads, or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). These apps can cause redirects, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collect browsing-related data.

Matrix-news[.]net in detail

Whether visitors to the matrix-news[.]net site are presented with questionable content and/or redirected to other webpages - depends on their geolocations. The website learns this information by checking visitors' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses.

Additionally, webpages of this type usually use deceptive tactics to trick users into allowing their browser notifications. Matrix-news[.]net is not an exception to this; it uses fake CAPTCHA verification for this purpose. Should the site's notifications be enabled - it will start running intrusive advert campaigns.

The displayed ads are misleading, untrustworthy, and may even be malicious. They promote various unreliable and dangerous websites. Furthermore, some intrusive advertisements can infiltrate software (e.g., PUAs) into systems - when they are clicked on.

How do potentially unwanted applications operate?

Potentially unwanted applications can have varied functionalities, which can be in different combinations. For example, these apps can force-open sites and/or deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns. PUAs typically have data tracking abilities.

These applications can record 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 (potentially, cyber criminals).

To summarize, the presence of unwanted software on devices can result in system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft. Therefore, it is highly recommended to remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	matrix-news.net pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
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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Potentially unwanted applications in general

PUAs appear legitimate and offer a broad range of "handy" features. However, the advertised functions are seldom operational. The only aim of unwanted apps is to generate profit for the developers. Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can cause redirects, run intrusive ad campaigns, and collect private information.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed via downloaders/installers with other programs. "Bundling" is the term describing this false marketing method of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions. Rushed downloads/installations (e.g., ignored terms, used pre-set options, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system.

Intrusive advertisements are also used to proliferate PUAs. Once clicked on, the adverts can execute scripts to download/install these applications stealthily. Some PUAs may also have "official" promotional webpages from which they can be downloaded.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research software prior to download/installation and/or purchase. 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 bundled and hazardous content.

When downloading/installing, it is recommended to read terms, study possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from supplementary apps, tools, functions, etc. Intrusive ads appear ordinary and harmless; however, they redirect to dubious sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so on).

In case of encounters with such adverts 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 ads delivered by the matrix-news[.]net website:

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

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Quick menu:

• What is matrix-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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