How to eliminate the ads displayed by investmentstar.org website

What kind of page is investmentstar[.]org?

Investmentstar[.]org is a rogue site aiming to trick visitors into allowing its browser notifications. It can also redirect users to other untrustworthy/harmful websites. Pages like investmentstar[.]org are typically pushed by others that use rogue advertising networks.

Investmentstar[.]org overview

The content displayed by rogue webpages can vary, as their behavior (i.e., what they promote, etc.) is determined by their visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

Investmentstar[.]org has been noted using fake CAPTCHA verification to trick users into clicking the "Allow" button, thereby permitting the site to run intrusive advertisement campaigns (display browser notifications). The delivered ads/notifications endorse dubious websites, applications, scams, etc. These adverts may promote legitimate content - however, this marketing method is not used by its developers/creators but rather affiliates.

Furthermore, investmentstar[.]org can cause redirects to questionable sites akin to those pushed by intrusive advertisements.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by investmentstar.org
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
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, false claims within visited websites, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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Browser notification spam in general

The Internet is rife with webpages similar to investmentstar[.]org; goodcaptchastyle.top, antirobotsystem.com, and kap03ut-editi56on.xyz are just a few examples. Notifications displayed by such sites are used in various affiliate programs. Affiliates behind rogue pages can promote genuine software/products in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did investmentstar[.]org gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Rogue websites typically contain deceptive messages that lure visitors into enabling them to display browser notifications (i.e., by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). It is noteworthy that sites cannot display notifications without user consent.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver notifications without user permission. Hence, such options (e.g., "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.) must not be clicked. While visiting an unreliable site, ignore their notification requests or decline them (e.g., press "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should a browser be force-opening questionable sites (e.g., investmentstar[.]org) it can be due to the presence of adware on the system. 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 displayed by the investmentstar[.]org website:

Appearance of the investmentstar[.]org website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by investmentstar.org?
• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why am I seeing ads (browser notifications) delivered by investmentstar[.]org in the right lower corner of my desktop?

You have likely visited investmentstar[.]org and permitted it to deliver its browser notifications. Note that such sites can use deceptive content (e.g., fake CAPTCHA, clickbait, etc.) to lure/scare visitors into doing so.

I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?

No, browser notifications are not used in malvertising; hence, clicking on one will not initiate any malware download/installation processes. However, the websites/applications promoted through these notifications can be malicious and lead to system infections.

Is investmentstar[.]org a virus?

No, investmentstar[.]org is not classified as a virus, but it can promote virulent content. Websites like investmentstar[.]org are commonly used to push various scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove investmentstar[.]org ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and revert the permissions given to investmentstar[.]org. Additionally, it is capable of blocking all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be required.

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