Removal instructions for the notifications displayed by basicnetworkpc.com

What kind of page is basicnetworkpc[.]com?

Basicnetworkpc[.]com is a rogue page that promotes online scams, pushes spam browser notifications, and redirects visitors to different (likely unreliable/hazardous) websites.

Our researchers discovered this page while inspecting sites that use rogue advertising networks. In fact, most users enter webpages like basicnetworkpc[.]com through redirects caused by websites using such networks.

Basicnetworkpc[.]com overview

The content promoted on/through rogue sites can vary depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). When we accessed basicnetworkpc[.]com, it presented us with the "You've visited illegal infected website" scam.

No website can perform system scans or detect threats on visitors' devices, and basicnetworkpc[.]com is not an exception. Typically deceptive content of this ilk is employed to promote untrustworthy, fake, and malicious apps. More information on this scam can be found in our article on it.

Furthermore, basicnetworkpc[.]com requested users to allow it to deliver browser notifications. These advertisements endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and malware.

In summary, via websites like basicnetworkpc[.]com - users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by basicnetworkpc.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.177.113
Related Domain	basicnetworkconn[.]com
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 thousands of rogue webpages; yourcommonblog[.]com, chainedprotol[.]com, and yourdatadefencebulwark[.]live are merely a few of our newest finds.

These websites display browser notifications endorsing deceptive and malicious content. It is noteworthy that any legitimate products encountered through these advertisements are most likely promoted by scammers abusing affiliate programs in order to acquire commissions fraudulently.

How did basicnetworkpc[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Sites need user consent to display browser notifications. Hence, you have likely entered basicnetworkpc[.]com and permitted it to deliver these advertisements by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you enter a dubious website, do not enable it to deliver browser notifications (i.e., do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification delivery requests (i.e., click "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should you keep experiencing continuous unprompted redirects to questionable sites, 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 basicnetworkpc[.]com website (GIF):

Example of a browser notification delivered by a related website - basicnetworkconn[.]com:

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Quick menu:

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

Websites can only deliver browser notifications (advertisements) with user permission. Therefore, you've likely entered basicnetworkpc[.]com and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page.

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

No, merely clicking on a browser notification will not infect your device. However, these ads push deceptive/dangerous content that can cause severe issues (including system infections).

Is basicnetworkpc[.]com a virus?

No, basicnetworkpc[.]com is not categorized as a virus, but it can promote virulent content. Websites of this kind endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and revoke all the permissions given to this webpage. Additionally, Combo Cleaner will block all further access to it and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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