How to uninstall software force-opening the welftheraz.space website?

What is the welftheraz[.]space site?

Welftheraz[.]space is a rogue website sharing many similarities with jashautchord.com, alpha-news.org, vigilated.space, time4news.net, and thousands of others. It operates by loading questionable content and/or redirecting visitors to various sites (likely untrustworthy or malicious).

These webpages are seldom intentionally accessed; most users get redirected to them by rogue websites, intrusive ads, or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). These apps can infiltrate systems and subsequently force-open sites, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collect browsing-related data.

Welftheraz[.]space in detail

When welftheraz[.]space is accessed, it checks the visitors' IP (Internet Protocol) address to learn their geolocations. This information determines the website's further course of action. Therefore, whether visitors get redirected elsewhere and/or are presented with dubious material - depends on their geolocations.

Additionally, most rogue sites use deceptive content (e.g., clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, etc.) to lure users into allowing their browser notifications. This applies to welftheraz[.]space as well, and should its notifications be enabled - it will start delivering intrusive advert campaigns.

The displayed ads are misleading, untrustworthy, deceptive/scam, and may even be malicious. Intrusive adverts also endorse unreliable/dangerous websites, and some can download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without user permission - once they are clicked on.

How do potentially unwanted applications operate?

PUAs can have varied harmful functionalities, and these functions can be in different combinations. For example, these apps can cause redirects and/or deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns. Furthermore, most PUAs have data tracking abilities.

They record browsing activity (URLs visited, webpages 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 lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. Therefore, it is crucial to remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	welftheraz.space pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Observed Domains	hbsmj.welftheraz[.]space; fomda.welftheraz[.]space; lzmzl.welftheraz[.]space; ciyxi.welftheraz[.]space; fdvgt.welftheraz[.]space; elrcj.welftheraz[.]space; yuynm.welftheraz[.]space; velhu.welftheraz[.]space; novzc.welftheraz[.]space; 1xjaz.welftheraz[.]space; ywefb.welftheraz[.]space; jktxi.welftheraz[.]space; hisus.welftheraz[.]space; etc.
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 usually appear legitimate and harmless. They also offer a wide variety of "useful" functionalities. However, the advertised features are rarely operational. The sole aim of unwanted applications is to generate profit for the developers. PUAs are designed to force-open sites, run intrusive ad campaigns, and collect vulnerable data.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded/installed alongside other programs. This false marketing method of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling". Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., skipped steps, used pre-set options, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system.

Intrusive advertisements are used to proliferate PUAs as well. Upon being clicked, the ads can execute scripts to stealthily download/install these applications. Some PUAs also have "official" promotional sites from which they can be downloaded and/or purchased.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to always research software before download/installation. Furthermore, 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 to opt-out from additional apps, tools, features, etc. Intrusive adverts appear legitimate and innocuous; however, they redirect to questionable sites (e.g., gambling, adult-dating, pornography, and so forth).

In case of encounters with ads and/or redirects of this kind, the system must be checked and all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - removed from it without delay. 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 welftheraz[.]space website:

Appearance of the welftheraz[.]space website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is welftheraz.space 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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