How to stop updatepcmc.xyz notifications

What kind of page is updatepcmc[.]xyz?

While inspecting websites that use rogue advertising networks, we came across updatepcmc[.]xyz - a deceptive page that runs the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. We also found that this site wants to show notifications. All messages displayed by updatepcmc[.]xyz are fraudulent. Thus, this page must be ignored.

Updatepcmc[.]xyz in detail

Updatepcmc[.]xyz displays a fake system scanner. Once the "scanning" process is finished, it shows a fake Windows warning stating that the operating system is infected with viruses and other malicious applications. That deceptive warning also states that viruses must be removed and damage repaired. It instructs visitors to click the "Renew License" button.

Clicking that button opens a legitimate McAfee website. It means that updatepcmc[.]xyz is controlled by affiliates who aim to collect illegitimate commissions. McAfee never uses sites like updatepcmc[.]xyz (or other fraudulent methods) to promote their products.

Also, updatepcmc[.]xyz wants to show notifications. In most cases, pages like updatepcmc[.]xyz display notifications designed to promote technical support and other scams, phishing pages, shady applications, etc. Therefore, they should never have permission to show notifications.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by updatepcmc.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	5.101.181.22
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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Websites of this type in general

Users do not visit pages like updatepcmc[.]xyz intentionally. They open them by clicking on shady ads or while visiting illegal movie streaming, torrent, and similar sites. Sometimes, these pages are promoted via adware or other questionable software. It is important to mention that notifications displayed by pages like updatepcmc[.]xyz can open malicious websites.

Examples of similar websites are now-scan[.]com, remindexpert[.]xyz, and cleaningupdate[.]xyz.

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

Web pages receive permission to show notifications after clicking the "Allow" button in a pop-up window displayed by a web browser. They cannot display notifications without permission. Usually, shady websites like updatepcmc[.]xyz display deceptive content to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Click the "Block", "Block Notifications", or equivalent button every time a shady page asks for permission to show notifications or close that page. Never trust websites claiming that it is required to click the "Allow" button to play/watch a video, download a file, prove that you are not a robot, verify your age, etc.

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

Appearance of updatepcmc[.]xyz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

This page shows notifications because it has been allowed to do so. This permission is granted by clicking the "Allow" button while visiting pages.

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

No, notifications coming from websites cannot infect computers. However, they can open malicious pages.

Is updatepcmc[.]xyz a virus?

Updatepcmc[.]xyz is not a virus. It fraudulently promotes legitimate software. This page displays deceptive content to trick visitors into purchasing McAfee subscriptions. It is operated by affiliates who aim to collect illegitimate commissions.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove permissions granted for updatepcmc[.xyz. Additionally, this app will block all further access to this page. No additional steps will be required.

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