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

Also Known As: Ads by mp3fy.com
Type: Adware
Damage level: Medium

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.comfastfrom.comdramacool.ac - are but a few examples.

mp3fy[.]com pop-up redirects

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.
Malware Removal (Windows)

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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):

mp3fy[.]com website appearance (GIF)

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Quick menu:

Adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Accessing Apps and Features in Windows 11

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:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 8

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:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 7

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:

Uninstall app in OSX (Mac)

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.

mp3fy[.]com adware uninstall via Control Panel

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:

Google Chrome logoRemove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Removing mp3fy[.]com  ads from Google Chrome step 1

Click the Chrome menu icon Google 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.

Removing mp3fy[.]com ads from Google Chrome step 2

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 Google 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.

Google Chrome settings reset step 1

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

Google Chrome settings reset step 2

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

Google Chrome settings reset step 3

Mozilla Firefox logoRemove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Removing mp3fy[.]com ads from Mozilla Firefox step 1

Click the Firefox menu firefox menu icon (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.

Removing mp3fy[.]com ads from Mozilla Firefox step 2

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, firefox menu icon in the opened menu, click Help.

Accessing settings (Reset Firefox to default settings step 1)

Select Troubleshooting Information.

Accessing Troubleshooting Information (Reset Firefox to default settings step 2)

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

Clicking on Refresh Firefox button (Reset Firefox to default settings step 3)

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

Confirm your want to reset Firefox settings to default (Reset Firefox to default settings step 4)

safari browser logoRemove malicious extensions from Safari:

removing adware from safari step 1 - accessing preferences

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

removing adware from safari step 2 - removing extensions

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...

resetting safari step 1

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

resetting safari step 2

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) logoRemove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Removing adware from Microsoft Edge step 1

Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) 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.

Removing adware from Microsoft Edge step 2

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 Microsoft Edge (chromium) menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 1

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 2

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.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 3

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

Summary:

declining installation of adware while downloading free software sampleCommonly, 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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Malware activity

Global malware activity level today:

Medium threat activity

Increased attack rate of infections detected within the last 24 hours.

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