Removal instructions for the ads delivered by thispcprotected.com site

What kind of page is thispcprotected[.]com?

During a routine inspection of dubious websites, our researchers discovered thispcprotected[.]com. This rogue webpage is designed to host deceptive content (scams), push browser notification spam, and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites. Most users enter such pages via redirects caused by websites using rogue advertising networks.

Thispcprotected[.]com overview

The behavior of rogue webpages (i.e., what they host/promote) might depend on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. When we accessed thispcprotected[.]com, it ran the "You've visited illegal infected website" scam, which consisted of a fake anti-virus interface, system scan, and threat reports. It has to be stressed that all the claims made by thispcprotected[.]com are false. Furthermore, this content is in no way associated with McAfee Corp.

Typically, scams of this kind endorse fraudulent and malicious software; more information on "You've visited illegal infected website" can be found in our article.

What is more, thispcprotected[.]com requests visitors to enable it to deliver browser notifications. The delivered notifications/advertisements promote untrustworthy/harmful sites and software, online scans, and even malware.

Therefore, via sites like thispcprotected[.]com, users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by thispcprotected.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.200.52
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

We have analyzed thousands of rogue pages; systemsecuritys[.]com, notcomp[.]com, yourdesktopdefence[.]com, and exclusivedealsfinder[.]com are just some examples.

Their browser notifications primarily endorse deceptive and malicious material. It must be emphasized that any legitimate products encountered through these adverts are unlikely to be promoted in this manner by their actual developers. Scammers who abuse affiliate programs commonly use notification spam to acquire illegitimate commissions.

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

Websites cannot display browser notifications without user permission. Therefore, you have likely accessed thispcprotected[.]com and permitted it to deliver these adverts. It is noteworthy that many rogue sites employ deception (e.g., clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, etc.) to trick visitors into allowing the notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications, we advise against clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or analogous options displayed by suspicious sites. Instead, we recommend ignoring or denying notification delivery (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open questionable webpages unprompted, it could 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 thispcprotected[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Hence, you've likely visited thispcprotected[.]com and permitted it to display them (i.e., pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option).

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any system infection processes. However, the content endorsed via these adverts can cause serious issues (including system infections).

Is thispcprotected[.]com a virus?

Sites like thispcprotected[.]com are not deemed to be viruses, yet they can promote virulent content. These webpages typically push online scams, untrustworthy/dangerous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and remove the permissions granted for the thispcprotected[.]com website. Additionally, it can also restrict further access to this and other rogue/malicious pages. Therefore, extra steps will be unnecessary.

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