How to eliminate the notifications/ads delivered by internal-scanning.com

What kind of page is internal-scanning[.]com?

Internal-scanning[.]com is a rogue page that runs scams, promotes browser notification spam, and redirects visitors to other (likely unreliable/dangerous) sites.

Our researchers discovered this untrustworthy webpage while inspecting websites that use rogue advertising networks. Typically, pages like internal-scanning[.]com are accessed via redirects caused by sites that are monetized through said networks.

Internal-scanning[.]com overview

The content encountered on and through rogue websites can vary depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). When we entered internal-scanning[.]com, it promoted the "You've visited illegal infected website" scam. This deceptive content is intended to trick users into downloading/installing and/or purchasing software - by making false claims about the visitors' devices being infected.

It must be stressed that this scam is not associated with either McAfee anti-virus or McAfee Corp. Furthermore, it must be mentioned that no website can detect threats/issues on visitors' devices - hence, any that make such claims are scams.

What is more, internal-scanning[.]com asked visitors to allow it to display browser notifications (ads). These advertisements promote online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware.

To summarize, through sites like internal-scanning[.]com - users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by internal-scanning.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.218.86
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 inspected countless rogue pages; powersoftwarepc[.]com, power-stability[.]com, webprotectionsurveys[.]live - are merely a couple of our newest finds.

These websites display browser notifications that push deceptive and malicious material. While legitimate content can also be encountered through these adverts, it is unlikely to be promoted by its actual developers/creators. Instead, the promotion is undertaken by scammers abusing its affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did internal-scanning[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Permission is given by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on webpages. Therefore, if you are receiving these ads from internal-scanning[.]com - it means that you've likely visited this page and selected such an option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications, do not permit suspect sites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification delivery (i.e., select "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

If you keep experiencing continuous unprompted redirects to dubious websites - it could be caused by adware installed onto the browser or 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.

Appearance of the internal-scanning[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by internal-scanning.com?
• 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 internal-scanning[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Websites can only display browser notifications with user permission. Therefore, you have likely accessed internal-scanning[.]com and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page.

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

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

Is internal-scanning[.]com a virus?

No, internal-scanning[.]com is not classified as a virus, but it does promote virulent material. Rogue sites endorse online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove internal-scanning[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and revert the permissions given to the internal-scanning[.]com webpage. Combo Cleaner can also restrict all further access to this and other rogue, scam, and malicious sites. Therefore, extra steps will be unnecessary.

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