How to remove the notifications/ads displayed by the smartopc.xyz website

What kind of page is smartopc[.]xyz?

While investigating suspicious sites, our research team found the smartopc[.]xyz rogue webpage. It operates by promoting browser notification spam and redirecting users to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) websites.

Users typically access smartopc[.]xyz and similar pages via redirects caused by websites using rogue advertising networks.

Smartopc[.]xyz overview

When we accessed smartopc[.]xyz, it presented us with a loading bar and text instructing to - "Press 'Allow' to continue", which was immediately overlaid with a pop-up. By following these deceptive instructions, visitors will enable smartopc[.]xyz to deliver browser notifications.

It is noteworthy that the behavior of rogue webpages may vary depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). In other words, this information can dictate the content encountered on and through such sites.

The notifications (ads) displayed by rogue websites - promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and malware. Therefore, through pages like smartopc[.]xyz - users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by smartopc.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	ESET (Malware), Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	5.45.112.153
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

Ourwowspot[.]com, stream-trust[.]xyz, flowerself[.]xyz, scanprotectiontoday[.]com, and adforyounews[.]com are merely some examples of the rogue websites that we have analyzed recently.

These pages deliver browser notifications that endorse deceptive and malicious content. Note that any legitimate products encountered through these advertisements are most likely promoted by scammers who abuse their affiliate programs to acquire commissions fraudulently.

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

Websites cannot display browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, if you are seeing these ads from smartopc[.]xyz - you have likely visited it and permitted the page to deliver them (i.e., clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.).

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications, do not permit questionable sites to display them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification requests (i.e., press "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open suspicious websites without prompt, it could be caused by 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.

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

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by smartopc[.]xuz using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

Websites require user permission to display browser notifications. Therefore, you've likely entered smartopc[.]xyz and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this webpage.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any malware download/installation processes. However, the content promoted via these adverts can be deceptive/malicious and cause serious issues (including system infections).

Is smartopc[.]xyz a virus?

No, websites like smartopc[.]xyz are not classified as viruses, but they can promote virulent content. Sites of this kind typically push online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and remove the permissions granted for the smartopc[.]xyz site. It can also block all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious websites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.

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