Do not visit the copyright-infringing and potentially harmful mp3fy.com site

What is mp3fy[.]com?

Mp3fy[.]com is a rogue website designed as a YouTube converter/downloader. In other words, this site allows users to convert YouTube videos (via links) to downloadable MP3 (audio) files. This service infringes copyright laws.

Furthermore, mp3fy[.]com uses rogue advertising networks, which promote various (likely untrustworthy and malicious) sites. Using such advertising networks is a common monetization technique; hence, thousands of websites on the Internet employ it, and bigyshare.com, fastfrom.com, dramacool.ac - are but a few examples.

Mp3fy[.]com overview

Rogue advertising network using sites endorse webpages by force-opening them and/or causing redirects when hosted content (e.g., buttons, links, ads, etc.) is clicked on. The promoted websites can be sale-based (offering legitimate or fraudulent products), untrustworthy, compromised, deceptive/scam, and even malicious.

Furthermore, rogue pages often host intrusive ads and/or try to trick visitors into enabling their browser notification (which, if allowed, allow the site to run intrusive ad campaigns). In addition to promoting dubious/dangerous sites, some intrusive advertisements can download/install software stealthily - upon being clicked.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by mp3fy.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.72.30
Observed Domains	api.mp3fy[.]com; remake.mp3fy[.]com; beta.mp3fy[.]com; discover.mp3fy[.]com; subscribe.mp3fy[.]com; yt.mp3fy[.]com; bm.mp3fy[.]com; download.mp3fy[.]com; m.mp3fy[.]com
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 application overview

Suspicious and unreliable websites are seldom accessed intentionally. Most users enter them via redirects caused by other rogue pages, intrusive adverts, or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

These apps can infiltrate systems without express user permission, and they typically have harmful abilities. PUAs can force-open webpages, deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns (adware), modify browsers (browser hijackers), and gather private information.

To summarize, unwanted software can cause system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

Intrusive ads proliferate PUAs by executing scripts to download/install them without user consent - when they are clicked on. Some unwanted apps also have "official" promotional/download sites.

The most common distribution technique is "bundling" - packing regular programs with unwanted/malicious additions. By rushing through download/install processes (e.g., using "Easy/Express" settings, etc.) - users risk allowing bundled content into their devices.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research software and download it from official/verified channels. Untrustworthy sources like unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc. - often offer bundled and hazardous software/media.

When downloading/installing, it is crucial to read terms, explore available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from all supplements. Intrusive adverts appear legitimate; however, they redirect to questionable sites (e.g., pornography, adult-dating, gambling, etc.).

Should users encounter ads and/or redirects of this kind, they must check their devices and immediately remove all dubious 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.

Appearance of the mp3fy[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is mp3fy[.]com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes mp3fy[.]com redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by mp3fy.com, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by mp3fy.com removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by mp3fy.com, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I have clicked on ads, is my computer infected?

It is possible to trigger an infection by clicking on an advertisement; however, ads are more commonly used to promote virulent content rather than stealthily download/install it. In other words, it is likelier for malicious adverts to redirect a user to a website endorsing or capable of infiltrating malware into systems.

Is mp3fy[.]com a virus?

Websites like mp3fy[.]com are not considered to be viruses, yet they can promote malicious content (e.g., sites, applications, etc.). Mp3fy[.]com uses rogue advertising networks, which are known to endorse various scams, undesirable/harmful software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner eliminate the threats posed by mp3fy[.]com website?

Combo Cleaner can scan the websites you visit and warn you if they are found to be questionable or downright malicious. Additionally, it can block all access to sites of this type. What is more, Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning downloaded files and alerting users if they are deemed to be harmful.

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