Do not use the yt2conv.com illegal MP3 download website

What kind of page is yt2conv[.]com?

Yt2conv[.]com is a website that offers to convert YouTube links to downloadable MP3 audio files. In addition to this service breaking copyright laws, this site uses rogue advertising networks which are known to promote deceptive and malicious content.

Yt2conv[.]com overview

Websites using rogue advertising networks promote content by force-opening pages upon access or when ads, links, buttons, or similar are clicked.

During our analysis, yt2conv[.]com caused a redirect when we pressed the "Convert" button. The redirect landed on a website promoting an adblocker which, if installed, would likely operate as adware or a browser hijacker.

It is noteworthy that the interactive content (e.g., buttons, text input fields, etc.) can be deceptive ads or real and operational but be covered with a virtual layer, which causes the redirects.

At the time of research, yt2conv[.]com also requested visitors to enable its browser notification delivery. If allowed, the webpage will display notification spam that pushes similarly misleading or malicious content as that promoted on rogue advertising networks.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by yt2conv.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.18.163
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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Similar website examples

We have analyzed thousands of suspicious websites; youzik[.]app, youtubemp3[.]to, listenvid[.]com, flv3mp3[.]com are a few that operate as YouTube converters.

However, many types of sites use rogue advertising networks, such as Torrenting, illegal streaming/hosting/downloading, and various others that offer questionable services. Therefore, we strongly advise exercising caution when browsing.

What threats does visiting a rogue website pose?

Rogue websites endorse dubious/dangerous material through redirects, hosted advertisements, and browser notification spam.

The promoted content includes various scams, e.g., phishing, tech support, virus warnings, outdated program alters, lotteries, giveaways, etc. The endorsed websites proliferate adware, browser hijackers, PUAs, trojans, ransomware, etc.

To summarize, through sites like yt2conv[.]com - users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

How to avoid visiting rogue websites?

Rogue sites are most likely accessed via redirects caused by webpages using questionable advertising networks, misspelled URLs, spam browser notifications, and installed adware.

We advise avoiding websites that offer dubious services (e.g., Torrenting, illegal downloading/streaming, etc.) since they are typically monetized via rogue advertising networks. Pay attention to URLs and enter them with care.

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

Furthermore, download from official/trustworthy sources and be cautious when installing content (e.g., read terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, opt-out of additions, etc.) - to prevent bundled/harmful software from infiltrating your 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.

Screenshot of a notification/advertisement delivered by the yt2conv[.]com website:

Appearance of the yt2conv[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by yt2conv.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)

I have clicked on ads, is my computer infected?

Most likely not. Malvertising is not a particularly widespread malware proliferation method. It is more often the case that a suspicious ad redirects visitors to malicious sites capable of stealthily downloading/installing malware or tricking users into doing so themselves.

Is yt2conv[.]com a virus?

No, yt2conv[.]com is not classified as a virus, but it can promote virulent content. Websites of this kind use rogue advertising networks, which endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful apps, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner eliminate the threats posed by yt2conv[.]com website?

Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning visited sites and issuing alerts when a webpage is found to be suspicious, deceptive, or malicious. Additionally, Combo Cleaner can block access to such websites. Furthermore, it can scan downloaded files for harmful content.

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