How to uninstall apps causing redirects to auldlikeaver.top website?

What is the auldlikeaver[.]top website?

Auldlikeaver[.]top is a rogue site, which operates by presenting visitors with dubious content and/or redirecting them to other (possibly unreliable or malicious) webpages. The Internet is full of such pages; seumsiden.online, rcgaxg.com, news-ciwuwi.cc, allhotfeed.com - are but some examples.

Users rarely intentionally access these websites. Most get redirected to them by rogue sites, intrusive adverts, or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). This software can infiltrate systems without explicit user permission. PUAs are designed to cause redirects, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and gather browsing data.

Auldlikeaver[.]top in detail

How rogue webpages operate is determined by their visitors' geolocations. The websites learn this information by checking users' IP addresses. This also applies to auldlikeaver[.]top; therefore, whether visitors to this page are presented with questionable material and/or get redirected elsewhere - depends on their geolocations.

Furthermore, most sites use clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, and other deceptive tactics - to trick users into enabling their browser notifications. Auldlikeaver[.]top is not an exception to this; should its notifications be allowed - the webpage will begin running intrusive ad campaigns.

The delivered advertisements can be misleading, untrustworthy, and dangerous. They promote various sale-based, deceptive/scam, and even malicious websites. What is more, some intrusive adverts can execute scripts to download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without user consent.

How do potentially unwanted applications operate?

Potentially unwanted applications can have varied harmful functionalities, which can be in different combinations. For example, this software can force-open webpages and/or deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns. PUAs usually have data tracking abilities.

Information of interest includes: visited URLs, viewed pages, search queries, IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, and so on. 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 apps 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	Ads by auldlikeaver.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Observed Domains	ukzwy.auldlikeaver[.]top; zpujy.auldlikeaver[.]top; ejwof.auldlikeaver[.]top; wcnas.auldlikeaver[.]top; lhrni.auldlikeaver[.]top; bfdun.auldlikeaver[.]top; konli.auldlikeaver[.]top; mrkxl.auldlikeaver[.]top; saeyv.auldlikeaver[.]top; tsvww.auldlikeaver[.]top; yesvz.auldlikeaver[.]top; vvmlc.auldlikeaver[.]top; tngzt.auldlikeaver[.]top; mfgyh.auldlikeaver[.]top; 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 typically appear legitimate and offer various "handy" features. However, these functions are seldom operational. The only goal of unwanted software is to generate revenue at user expense. Therefore, PUAs can cause redirects, run intrusive ad campaigns, and collect private and vulnerable data - instead of delivering on any promises.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded/installed together with other programs. This false marketing technique of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling". Rushed downloads/installations (e.g., skipped steps, etc.) increase the risk of inadvertently allowing bundled content into the device.

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

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research software before download/installation. Only official and verified download channels must be used. Untrustworthy sources, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer bundled and dangerous content.

When downloading/installing, it is important to read terms, explore possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings to opt-out from additional apps, tools, functions, etc. Intrusive adverts appear harmless; however, they redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., adult-dating, pornography, gambling, and so on).

In case of encounters with ads and/or redirects of this type, the device 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 auldlikeaver[.]top website:

Appearance of the auldlikeaver[.]top website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by auldlikeaver.top?
• 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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