Removal instructions for the ads delivered by trusted-captcha.top site

What kind of page is trusted-captcha[.]top?

Our research team discovered the trusted-captcha[.]top rogue page while inspecting dubious websites. It is designed to push browser notification spam and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites. Most users access such webpages through redirects caused by sites using rogue advertising networks.

Trusted-captcha[.]top overview

The behavior of rogue pages (i.e., what they host and promote) can depend on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

When we entered trusted-captcha[.]top, it presented us with fake CAPTCHA verification - "Click Allow if you are not a robot". These instructions are intended to deceive visitors into enabling trusted-captcha[.]top to display browser notifications.

Once we pressed "Allow", it resulted in a redirect to a webpage promoting a scam similar to the "Amazon loyalty program".

The notifications/advertisements endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful sites and software, and even malware. Hence, through webpages like trusted-captcha[.]top - users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by trusted-captcha.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	162.55.59.222
Observed Domains	d.trusted-captcha[.]top; c.trusted-captcha[.]top; b.trusted-captcha[.]top
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

Captchatest[.]top, advnottech[.]com, updatenotification[.]xyz, and news-fesihe[.]cc are merely some examples of the rogue webpages that we have analyzed recently.

These sites deliver browser notifications that primarily endorse deceptive and malicious material. It is pertinent to mention that while reputable developers do not use notification spam to promote their products - they can still be encountered through these ads. This promotion is usually undertaken by scammers abusing the products' affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did trusted-captcha[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can only display browser notifications with user permission. Therefore, if you are seeing such adverts from trusted-captcha[.]top - you have likely visited it and permitted it to show them (i.e., clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", and similar).

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications, do not consent to their delivery by suspicious sites. In other words, do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or any analogous options presented on such webpages. Instead, we advise ignoring or denying notification delivery (i.e., clicking "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open questionable websites unprompted - it might be caused by 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 the notifications/advertisements delivered by trusted-captcha[.]top website:

Appearance of the trusted-captcha[.]top website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by trusted-captcha[.]top using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by trusted-captcha.top?
• 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 trusted-captcha[.]top in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Hence, you have likely visited trusted-captcha[.]top and permitted it to display them by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification is harmless in itself. However, the websites/apps endorsed through these advertisements can be dangerous and cause serious issues (including malware infections).

Is trusted-captcha[.]top a virus?

No, trusted-captcha[.]top is not classified as a virus, but it can endorse virulent content. Rogue sites promote online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove trusted-captcha[.]top ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning computers and removing the permissions granted for the trusted-captcha[.]top website. Additionally, it can block all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, extra steps will be unnecessary.

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