Removing the adverts delivered by topraw.net website

What kind of page is topraw[.]net?

Our researchers identified a new address - topraw[.]net - used for browser notification spam. At the time of research, this site pushed its notifications and promoted other untrustworthy/malicious websites. Pages of this kind are typically accessed via others that use rogue advertising networks, which is how we detected topraw[.]net as well.

Topraw[.]net overview

When we analyzed topraw[.]net it loaded a fake CAPTCHA verification intended to trick visitors into enabling its browser notifications. The deception entails presenting users with a picture of a red robot urging them to 'Click "Allow" if you are not a robot'. Pressing this button will enable the site to deliver notifications.

However, the behavior of (e.g., displayed/endorsed material by) such websites depends on their visitors' IP addresses/ geolocations. Hence, they may appear/operate differently based on this information. For example, when we checked it - topraw[.]net promoted another untrustworthy webpage that likewise used fake CAPTCHA.

Once sites are allowed to deliver browser notifications, users start receiving dubious and dangerous ads. These notifications have been observed promoting various scams, unreliable/harmful websites and software, and even malware.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by topraw.net
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

Mydesktopdefence.com, payments4u.org, goodcaptchastyle.top, and allcoolnewz.com are just some examples of websites similar to topraw[.]net, which we have researched.

These pages attempt to lure/scare visitors into allowing their browser notifications. If enabled, the webpages usually deliver misleading, deceptive, and even malicious adverts. Should you encounter genuine products endorsed through these advertisements, it is noteworthy that they are unlikely to be promoted by their developers but rather by affiliates seeking to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did topraw[.]net gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

It must be mentioned that sites can only display browser notifications with user permission. We've noted opraw[.]net using fake CAPTCHA to lure visitors into allowing its browser notifications. Hence, you may have been tricked into enabling them with the fraudulent verification.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications, do not click any consent options like "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc. Notification requests should either be ignored or declined (e.g., press "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser be force-opening untrustworthy/harmful sites (e.g., topraw[.]net), it is likely due to installed adware. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Screenshot of the advertisement delivered by the topraw[.]net website:

Appearance of the topraw[.]net website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by topraw[.]net using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by topraw.net?
• 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 topraw[.]net in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Websites display browser notifications with user consent. Hence, you've most likely visited topraw[.]net and allowed it to do so. Note that such sites are usually accessed inadvertently, and they use deceptive content (e.g., fake CAPTCHA, clickbait, etc.) to deceive visitors into enabling their notifications.

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

Merely clicking on a browser notification will not cause a system infection. However, these advertisements are often used to promote hazardous sites/apps that can trigger malware download/installation processes.

Is topraw[.]net a virus?

While topraw[.]net is not a virus, it can endorse virulent content. This type of website is commonly used to push various scams, untrustworthy applications, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and revert all the permissions granted for this website. Furthermore, it can block access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.

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