Removal instructions for the notifications/ads delivered by foundedscan.com

What kind of page is foundedscan[.]com?

Our researchers discovered the foundedscan[.]com rogue webpage while inspecting suspicious websites. It operates by promoting scams and spam browser notifications. Additionally, this page can redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites.

Users typically enter pages like foundedscan[.]com via redirects caused by websites that use rogue advertising networks.

Foundedscan[.]com overview

The content promoted on and through rogue sites may vary based on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). When we inspected the foundedscan[.]com page, it ran the "You've visited illegal infected website" scam.

This scheme is composed of a fake anti-virus interface, system scan, and threat reports. It must be emphasized that this content is in no way associated with either McAfee or McAfee Corp. This scam model (fake virus) is primarily used to promote fraudulent, unreliable, and malicious applications. It must be mentioned that no website can detect threats or issues on visitors' devices.

Furthermore, foundedscan[.]com requested users to allow it to display browser notifications. These advertisements endorse various scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and malware.

In summary, through sites like foundedscan[.]com – users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by foundedscan.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.159.233
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; authenticinspect[.]com, foundedcontrol[.]com, and pcworksscanner[.]com are just a few of our latest finds.

These sites deliver browser notifications (ads) that promote deceptive and malicious material. It is noteworthy that any legitimate content encountered via these advertisements is unlikely to be endorsed by its developers. Scammers often abuse affiliate programs of genuine products in order to obtain illegitimate commissions for the promotion.

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

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Hence, you have likely entered foundedscan[.]com at some point and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option – thus enabling the advert delivery.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not permit dubious websites to deliver them (i.e., do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise ignoring or denying notification requests from such pages (i.e., clicking "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open suspicious sites without prompt, it could be due to adware installed onto it or the 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 foundedscan[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Sites need user permission to display browser notifications. Hence, if you are seeing these advertisements from foundedscan[.]com – it means that you've likely visited this page and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on it.

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

While clicking on a browser notification is harmless, the content these ads promote – is not. Spam notifications typically push deceptive/malicious websites and software that can cause severe issues (including system infections).

Is foundedscan[.]com a virus?

No, websites like foundedscan[.]com or not categorized as viruses, but they can promote virulent content. Rogue sites endorse scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and remove the permission given to the foundedscan[.]com site. Additionally, Combo Cleaner will block further access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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