How to stop yourdesktopdatasecurity.site from delivering ads

What kind of page is yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site?

Yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site is a rogue page discovered by our researchers while inspecting dubious websites. The webpage promotes online scams, pushes spam browser notifications, and can redirect visitors to different (likely untrustworthy/hazardous) sites.

Most users access pages like yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site via redirects caused by websites that use rogue advertising networks.

Yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site overview

The behavior of rogue webpages (i.e., what they load/promote) might vary based on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

During our inspection, yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site ran the "Norton Security - Your PC Might Be Infected With Viruses!" scam. It consists of a fake anti-virus interface, system scan, and reports. This deceptive content is not associated with Norton, and all the claims made by it are false.

It must also be mentioned that no website can detect threats or issues on visitors' devices; therefore, all that proclaim such - are scams. This scam model is typically used to promote unreliable, fraudulent, and malicious applications.

Furthermore, when we visited yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site, it requested its browser notification delivery be enabled. If allowed, the page will start displaying notifications (ads) that endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful sites and software, and even malware.

In summary, through websites like yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site - users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by yourdesktopdatasecurity.site
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	54.243.179.61
Observed Domains	lae.yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site
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

Filedownloader2[.]one, cirlaing[.]com, informblurb[.]com, and onenads24[.]com are merely some examples of rogue webpages that we have analyzed recently.

These sites deliver browser notifications promoting online scams and malicious content. Note that any legitimate products encountered via these adverts are most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can only display browser notifications with user permission. Therefore, you have likely entered yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site and permitted the ad delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

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

Should your browser keep force-opening dubious webpages, it might 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 yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

Websites need user consent to deliver browser notifications. Hence, you have likely visited yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar 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 processes. However, these adverts can promote deceptive/malicious content and cause severe issues (including malware infections).

Is yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site a virus?

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

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and revert the permissions given to the yourdesktopdatasecurity[.]site webpage. Furthermore, Combo Cleaner can block access to this and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.

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