How to remove software causing redirects to the inteo.xyz website?

What is the inteo[.]xyz site?

Sharing common traits with auldlikeaver.top, rcgaxg.com, yourseismo.top, news-mosuka.cc, and countless others, inteo[.]xyz is a rogue webpage. It operates by loading dubious content and/or redirecting visitors to different sites (likely untrustworthy or malicious ones).

Users typically access these websites unintentionally; most get redirected to them by intrusive ads or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). These apps can infiltrate systems without explicit user consent and subsequently cause redirects, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collect browsing-related data.

Inteo[.]xyz in detail

The behavior of inteo[.]xyz is determined by its visitors' geolocations. The website learns this information by checking users' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. Therefore, whether visitors to inteo[.]xyz are presented with questionable material and/or get redirected elsewhere - depends on their geolocations.

Most rogue sites use deceptive tactics to trick users into allowing their browser notifications. This applies to inteo[.]xyz as well; it instructs to "Press Allow to watch the video", thereby tricking visitors into believing that the notifications must be enabled to continue watching online content.

Should they be enabled, the site will start running intrusive ad campaigns. The delivered ads endorse various sale-oriented, untrustworthy, scam, and malicious webpages. Some of these adverts can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - when they are clicked on.

How do potentially unwanted applications operate?

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

They can monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and collect sensitive information extracted from it (IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, etc.). The gathered 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, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. It is highly recommended to remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by inteo.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	ESET (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Observed Domains	862b68riryd8w59b.inteo[.]xyz; 45d3c8rbzftpmdc4.inteo[.]xyz; 2aca98rfnktmy7b0.inteo[.]xyz; secure-accesss-y52f8ii89s.inteo[.]xyz; 43cadbz9z3zvcd78.inteo[.]xyz; c30e6bzd5b7b70a5.inteo[.]xyz; 8fe48bzibzw9r6af.inteo[.]xyz; b24bbbz16u3oj851.inteo[.]xyz; secure-accesss-tp7kpnwbds.inteo[.]xyz; ceceabz52a4sy9ea.inteo[.]xyz; secure-accesss-legp0jkiwg.inteo[.]xyz; atest-news-8267dfng6a6u3620.inteo[.]xyz; 56da4bz52fye8f78.inteo[.]xyz; 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 appear legitimate and promise "useful" functionalities. However, the features are seldom operational. The only goal of unwanted apps is to generate profit for the developers. PUAs operate by causing redirects, delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collecting private and vulnerable information.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are spread via download/installation setups of other products. This deceptive marketing method of packing regular programs with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling". Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., ignored terms, used pre-set options, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the device.

Intrusive adverts are used to proliferate PUAs as well. Once clicked on, the ads can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user permission. PUAs may also have "official" promotional webpages from which they can be downloaded and/or purchased.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research products prior to download/installation and/or purchase. Additionally, all downloads must be performed from official and verified sources. Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and freeware sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - often offer bundled and harmful content.

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

In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the device must be inspected and all suspicious 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 advertisements delivered by the inteo[.]xyz website:

Appearance of the inteo[.]xyz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by inteo.xyz?
• 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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