Removing the notifications/adverts delivered by the twithdiffer.xyz website

What kind of page is twithdiffer[.]xyz?

Our researcher team found the twithdiffer[.]xyz rogue site while looking through various untrustworthy webpages. This page is designed to promote spam browser notifications and redirect visitors to other (likely unreliable or malicious) sites.

Twithdiffer[.]xyz and similar webpages are usually accessed through redirects caused by websites that employ rogue advertising networks.

Twithdiffer[.]xyz overview

When we entered twithdiffer[.]xyz, this page presented us with a cartoonish image of robots and the text "Click 'Allow' to confirm that you are not a robot" above it. This is a fake CAPTCHA verification intended to deceive visitors into allowing twithdiffer[.]xyz to deliver browser notifications.

It must be mentioned that the behavior of rogue websites (i.e., what they host/endorse) may vary depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

Pages like twithdiffer[.]xyz use notifications to advertise untrustworthy/hazardous sites and apps, online scams, and malware. Hence, through these websites users can experience system infections, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by twithdiffer.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	107.22.28.167
Observed Domains	ssyqf.twithdiffer[.]xyz; vfvxf.twithdiffer[.]xyz; slxqz.twithdiffer[.]xyz; kfhxi.twithdiffer[.]xyz; koiti.twithdiffer[.]xyz; kypja.twithdiffer[.]xyz; nhtww.twithdiffer[.]xyz; mxqjl.twithdiffer[.]xyz; jjlki.twithdiffer[.]xyz; yktep.twithdiffer[.]xyz; arykd.twithdiffer[.]xyz; etc.
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 countless rogue pages; mo*.biz, smartcaptcha[.]top, personal-scan[.]com, ads4pc[.]com, and antivirus-defence[.]com merely some examples.

These websites display browser notifications that endorse online scams and malicious content. Note that any legitimate products encountered via these ads are most likely promoted by scammers abusing their affiliate programs in order to acquire illegitimate commissions.

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

User consent is necessary for rogue webpages to deliver browser notifications. Therefore, if you are seeing these advertisements from twithdiffer[.]xyz - you've likely visited it and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option displayed on this page.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

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

And if you experience continuous unprompted redirects to questionable sites - it could be caused by adware installed onto the browser/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.

Screenshot of a notification/advertisements displayed by the twithdiffer[.]xyz website:

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

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by twithdiffer[.]xyz using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

Sites cannot deliver browser notifications without user permission. Therefore, you have likely entered twithdiffer[.]xyz and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

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

No, clicking a browser notification is harmless in itself. However, the content (e.g., websites, apps, etc.) promoted through these advertisements can be dangerous and cause serious issues.

Is twithdiffer[.]xyz a virus?

No, twithdiffer[.]xyz is not classified as a virus, but it can push virulent content. Rogue websites promote scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and get rid of the permissions given to the twithdiffer[.]xyz page. Furthermore, Combo Cleaner will block access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious websites. Hence, additional steps will be unnecessary.

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