Removing the notifications/ads delivered by yourdesktopdefence.com site

What kind of page is yourdesktopdefence[.]com?

During a routine inspection of untrustworthy websites, our researchers discovered the yourdesktopdefence[.]com webpage. It promotes scam content, pushes spam browser notifications, and redirects visitors to other (likely unreliable/malicious) sites.

Most users enter yourdesktopdefence[.]com and similar webpages via redirects caused by sites using rogue advertising networks.

Yourdesktopdefence[.]com overview

It is noteworthy that what is encountered on or via rogue webpages might depend on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

When we accessed yourdesktopdefence[.]com, it presented us with the "Norton Security - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. It consists of a fake Norton anti-virus interface, system scan, and threat reports that proclaim the "detection" of five viruses. It has to be stressed that all this content is fraudulent, and in fact, no website can find threats/issues present on a visitor's device.

Additionally, it has to be emphasized that this scam is in no way associated with NortonLifeLock Inc. - the developers of Norton anti-virus. Scams of this kind are usually used to promote untrustworthy and harmful software; more information on this scam can be found in our "Norton Security - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" article.

Furthermore, yourdesktopdefence[.]com asks visitors to enable its browser notifications. If allowed, the notifications will be used to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. The delivered notifications/ads endorse untrustworthy/harmful sites and software, online scams, and even malware.

To summarize, through pages like yourdesktopdefence[.]com, users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by yourdesktopdefence.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Webroot (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	34.192.40.54
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

Dating-point[.]top, exclusivedealsfinder[.]com, and systemsecuritys[.]com are just some examples of the rogue webpages we have analyzed.

The browser notifications displayed by such sites typically push dubious and malicious content. Any legitimate products encountered via these adverts are unlikely to be promoted by their actual developers. Instead, this endorsement is undertaken by scammers who abuse affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

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

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user permission. Hence, you have likely accessed yourdesktopdefence[.]com and permitted it to display these advertisements. It is pertinent to mention that many rogue webpages employ clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, or similar - to trick visitors into enabling their notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications, do not consent to suspicious websites delivering browser notifications (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise ignoring or denying notification delivery - i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", or similar options.

Should your browser continuously force-open questionable webpages, it might be due to adware installed onto it or 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.

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

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by yourdesktopdefence[.]com using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

You've likely visited yourdesktopdefence[.]com and allowed it to display the browser notifications, as websites cannot deliver these ads without user consent.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any malware download/installation processes. However, the content promoted via these advertisements can be deceptive/malicious and cause severe issues (including system infections).

Is yourdesktopdefence[.]com a virus?

No, yourdesktopdefence[.]com is not considered to be a virus, yet it can endorse virulent content. Websites of this kind typically promote untrustworthy/harmful software, online scams, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and undo the permissions given to the yourdesktopdefence[.]com webpage. Additionally, Combo Cleaner can block all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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