Removal instructions for notifications delivered by funksolutions.org site

What kind of page is funksolutions[.]org?

During a routine inspection of shady websites, our researchers found the funksolutions[.]org page. It operates by pushing browser notification spam and redirecting visitors to other (likely unreliable/malicious) sites. Webpages like funksolutions[.]org are usually accessed via redirects caused by sites using rogue advertising networks.

Funksolutions[.]org overview

When we accessed funksolutions[.]org, we observed it using fake CAPTCHA verification to lure visitors into enabling its browser notifications. To elaborate, this scam verification appears as an image of a pink robot beside the instructions - "Click 'Allow' if you are not a robot".

It is pertinent to mention that the behavior of websites like funksolutions[.]org can depend on the user's IP address/ geolocation. Hence, what visitors encounter on and through them - can vary.

The notifications/advertisements delivered by rogue pages typically endorse scams, untrustworthy/harmful sites and apps, and even malware. Therefore, via funksolutions[.]org and similar webpages, users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by funksolutions.org
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (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

Checkpcsecurity[.]com, notadsnow[.]com, and captcha4greatpeaple[.]top are just a couple examples of the rogue webpages we have inspected.

The browser notifications displayed by them usually push deceptive and malicious content. Any legitimate products encountered through these adverts are unlikely to be promoted by their actual developers. This promotion is primarily undertaken by scammers who abuse affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

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

Sites can only deliver browser notifications with user consent. Therefore, you have likely visited funksolutions[.]org and allowed it to display them. Note that most rogue pages employ deception (e.g., fake CAPTCHA verification, clickbait, etc.) to bait visitors into enabling the notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you enter a suspicious website, do not permit it to deliver browser notifications. In other words, do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or analogous options displayed by dubious pages. Instead, we recommend ignoring or denying notification delivery requests - i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", or similar.

Should a browser continuously force-open questionable sites, it might be due to the presence of 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.

Screenshots of ads/notifications displayed by the funksolutions[.]org website:

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

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Quick menu:

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

You've likely visited funksolutions[.]org and allowed it to display browser notifications. During our inspection, this site used fake CAPTCHA verification to trick visitors into giving permission.

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

No, merely clicking on a browser notification will not trigger any infection processes. However, the content (e.g., sites, software, etc.) promoted through these ads can be deceptive/malicious and cause severe problems.

Is funksolutions[.]org a virus?

While funksolutions[.]org is not categorized as a virus, it can endorse virulent content. Rogue webpages commonly promote scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and remove the permissions given to the funksolutions[.]org webpage. It is also capable of blocking all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Hence, no additional steps will be required.

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