How to block desktopnotificationsnews.com notifications

What kind of page is desktopnotificationsnews[.]com?

Desktopnotificationsnews[.]com is a deceptive website that we have discovered while analyzing torrent, illegal movie streaming, and other sites that use shady advertising networks. After examining desktopnotificationsnews[.]com, we learned that it attempts to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications.

Desktopnotificationsnews[.]com in detail

Desktopnotificationsnews[.]com displays a message claiming that it is necessary to click the "Allow" button to prove that you are not a robot. It uses a clickbait technique (a fake CAPTCHA) to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications.

Typically, when websites like desktopnotificationsnews[.]com have permission to show notifications, they display notifications that promote various scams, questionable/potentially malicious websites, and applications. Thus, desktopnotificationsnews[.]com should never be allowed to display its notifications.

A big part of websites similar to desktopnotificationsnews[.]com is used by affiliates who promote legitimate software (mostly antivirus solutions). They seek to collect illegitimate commissions. Legitimate developers never use such websites to advertise their software.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by desktopnotificationsnews.com
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, unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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Pages of this type in general

Websites of this type can redirect to other shady pages (including websites designed to trick visitors into granting them permission to show notifications). Also, they can display messages stating that it is required to click the "Allow" button to download a file, play a video, etc.

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How did desktopnotificationsnews[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Desktopnotificationsnews[.]com got permission to show notifications after clicking the "Allow" button that a browser displayed while this site was opened. Websites do not show notifications until they are allowed to do so. Sites like desktopnotificationsnews[.]com usually are designed to trick visitors into clicking the "Allow" button.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Never trust websites claiming that the "Allow" or a similar button has to be clicked to continue browsing them, play a video, download a file, etc. Click the "Block" (or equivalent) button when a shady website asks for permission to show notifications or close that site.

If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of desktopnotificationsnews[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

This website shows notifications because it has been visited, and the "Allow" (or similar) button has been clicked. Websites do not show notifications unless they are allowed.

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

A notification can open a malicious website (or another untrustworthy page). However, it cannot directly infect a computer.

Is desktopnotificationsnews[.]com a virus?

Desktopnotificationsnews[.]com and similar sites are not viruses. In most cases, they display deceptive content and ask for permission to show notifications to promote various scams, questionable apps, and websites.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and remove permissions granted for desktopnotificationsnews[.]com. This app will also block further access to this site. No additional steps will be required.

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