Removing the ads delivered by the protectionsurveys.online website

What kind of page is protectionsurveys[.]online?

Protectionsurveys[.]online is a rogue webpage that our research team discovered while inspecting dubious sites. It is designed to promote deceptive content, push spam browser notifications, and redirect visitors to different (likely untrustworthy/harmful) websites. Users typically enter these pages via redirects caused by sites that use rogue advertising networks.

Protectionsurveys[.]online overview

It is pertinent to mention that the behavior of rogue websites (i.e., what they host/promote) may depend on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

At the time of research, protectionsurveys[.]online ran the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. It must be stressed that all the claims made by it are false, and it is in no way associated with the actual McAfee. Furthermore, no site can detect threats/issues existing on visitors' devices. Typically, scams of this kind are used to endorse unreliable, fraudulent, or malicious applications.

Additionally, protectionsurveys[.]online requested users to allow it to display browser notifications. Rogue sites use them to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. The notifications/advertisements promote online scams, untrustworthy/dangerous software, and even malware.

In summary, through webpages like protectionsurveys[.]online - users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by protectionsurveys.online
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	54.243.179.61
Observed Domains	luhl.protectionsurveys[.]online; pay.protectionsurveys[.]online
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 pages; allcontrolpc[.]com, finchi[.]click, defense-software[.]com, roclin[.]click, and stayundercontrol[.]online are merely some examples.

These websites push deceptive/malicious material. Note that any legitimate products encountered via these adverts are most likely promoted by scammers who abuse affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did protectionsurveys[.]online gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user permission. Therefore, you have likely entered protectionsurveys[.]online and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this webpage.

It is noteworthy that rogue sites often use deception (e.g., clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, etc.) to lure/scare visitors into enabling the delivery of these ads.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications, do not permit suspicious websites to deliver them (i.e., do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, we advise ignoring or denying notification requests (i.e., clicking "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open dubious sites without prompt, it could be caused by the presence of adware on the device. 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 protectionsurveys[.]online website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Websites can only display browser notifications with user permission. Hence, you have likely visited protectionsurveys[.]online and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option and thus enabled notification delivery.

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 content endorsed via these advertisements can be deceptive/malicious and cause serious issues (including malware infections).

Is protectionsurveys[.]online a virus?

No, sites like protectionsurveys[.]online are not categorized as viruses, but they do promote virulent content. Rogue pages endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful apps, and malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and revert the permissions given to the protectionsurveys[.]online webpage. It is also capable of restricting all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious websites. Hence, no additional steps will be necessary.

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