Removing the notifications/adverts delivered by alcovenin.xyz website

What kind of page is alcovenin[.]xyz?

We discovered the alcovenin[.]xyz rogue webpage while inspecting untrustworthy sites. It operates by promoting the browser notification spam and redirecting visitors to other (likely unreliable/malicious) websites. Most users typically enter such webpages via redirects caused by sites using rogue advertising networks.

Alcovenin[.]xyz overview

The behavior of rogue pages can depend on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. In other words, the content endorsed on or through such websites can be determined by this information.

When we accessed alcovenin[.]xyz, it presented us with an image of a group of robots and text above it. This text, the fake CAPTCHA verification - 'Click "Allow" to confirm that you are not a robot.' - is designed to bait visitors into enabling alcovenin[.]xyz to display browser notifications that are used to run intrusive advertisement campaigns.

Once we clicked the 'Allow' button, it resulted in a redirect to the paymentsweb[.]org webpage.

If allowed, alcovenin[.]xyz will deliver notifications/advertisements promoting untrustworthy/harmful websites and software, online scams, and malware.

To summarize, through sites like alcovenin[.]xyz - users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by alcovenin.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Fortinet (Spam), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	107.22.28.167
Observed Domains	xadfs.alcovenin[.]xyz; nzaup.alcovenin[.]xyz; xbaai.alcovenin[.]xyz; tyzd4.alcovenin[.]xyz; img0h.alcovenin[.]xyz; 13npg.alcovenin[.]xyz; kidgz.alcovenin[.]xyz; 2kqd0.alcovenin[.]xyz; luopk.alcovenin[.]xyz; qyvdv.alcovenin[.]xyz
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 websites; allowtocontinue[.]com, cartech[.]space, news-tulode[.]com, se29[.]biz - are just some examples.

Their browser notifications typically push deceptive and malicious material. However, any legitimate products encountered through these advertisements are unlikely to be endorsed by their actual developers. Instead, this promotion is undertaken by scammers who abuse the products' affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did alcovenin[.]xyz gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user permission. Hence, you have accessed alcovenin[.]xyz and consented to its notification delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications, we advise against permitting suspicious webpages to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, we recommend ignoring or denying notification delivery requests (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser randomly and without prompt force-open questionable websites, it might be due to the presence of advertising-supported software (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 advertisements/notifications delivered by the alcovenin[.]xyz website:

Appearance of the alcovenin[.]xyz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Websites deliver browser notifications only if users permit them. Therefore, you've likely visited alcovenin[.]xyz and enabled it to display these ads (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 websites and applications pushed through these advertisements can be deceptive/malicious and cause serious issues (including malware infections).

Is alcovenin[.]xyz a virus?

No, alcovenin[.]xyz is not categorized as a virus, but it can promote virulent content. Rogue pages commonly endorse fraudulent/harmful software, online scams, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and revert the permissions given to the alcovenin[.]xyz webpage. Additionally, Combo Cleaner will block all further access to this and other rogue, scam, and malicious sites. Hence, no extra steps will be necessary.

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