Removal instructions for the ads delivered by the notifpushback.com site
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of page is notifpushback[.]com?
We discovered the notifpushback[.]com rogue page while checking out dubious websites. It promotes browser notification spam and redirects visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) webpages. Most users enter sites like notifpushback[.]com via redirects caused by pages using rogue advertising networks.
Notifpushback[.]com overview
The exact operation of rogue pages (i.e., what they load/endorse) may depend on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. When we accessed notifpushback[.]com, it presented us with an image of a robot and text instructing to - "Click Allow if you are not a robot". This bogus CAPTCHA verification is used to deceive visitors into enabling browser notification delivery.
The notifications (advertisements) are used to promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware. Therefore, through sites like notifpushback[.]com - users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Ads by notifpushback.com |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 172.67.214.42 |
Observed Domains | www1.notifpushback[.]com; www2.notifpushback[.]com; www3.notifpushback[.]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. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Browser notification spam in general
Updaterglobal[.]com, reportyouridentity[.]site, updateinfocity[.]com, and yourdesktopdataguard[.]site are merely some examples of rogue websites that we have analyzed recently.
These sites display browser notifications that push online scams and malicious content. It is noteworthy that any legitimate material encountered through these advertisements is most likely promoted by scammers who abuse its affiliate programs in order to acquire commissions fraudulently.
How did notifpushback[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites require user permission to deliver browser notifications. Hence, if you are receiving these ads from notifpushback[.]com - you've likely entered this site and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on it.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications, do not consent to their delivery from dubious websites (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification requests (i.e., press "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).
Should you keep experiencing continuous unprompted redirects to suspicious sites, it could be caused by adware installed on 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.
Screenshots of notifications/ads displayed by the notifpushback[.]com website:
Appearance of the notifpushback[.]com website (GIF):
Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by notifpushback[.]com using Combo Cleaner:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by notifpushback.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 notifpushback[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Webpages cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, you have likely accessed notifpushback[.]com and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.
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 dangerous content promoted through these adverts can cause serious problems (including malware infections).
Is notifpushback[.]com a virus?
No, sites like notifpushback[.]com are not categorized as viruses, but they can promote virulent content. Rogue webpages push online scams, untrustworthy/harmful apps, and even malware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove notifpushback[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and remove all the permissions given to notifpushback[.]com. It is also capable of blocking further access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious websites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.
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