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How to stop the broadmaster.top website from delivering notifications/ads

Also Known As: Ads by broadmaster.top
Damage level: Medium

What kind of page is broadmaster[.]top?

Our research team discovered the broadmaster[.]top rogue webpage during a routine investigation of questionable websites. This page aims to trick visitors into allowing it to deliver spam browser notifications. At the time of research, it did so by using fake CAPTCHA verification.

Users typically access sites like broadmaster[.]top through redirects caused by pages that use rogue advertising networks. However, they can also be entered via spam notifications, intrusive ads, mistyped URLs, or force-opened by installed adware.

broadmaster[.]top pop-up redirects

Broadmaster[.]top overview

The behavior of rogue websites may vary based on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). In other words, this data might determine the content promoted on and through such pages.

When we inspected broadmaster[.]top, it presented us with a bogus CAPTCHA test – "Press 'Allow' to verify, that you are not a robot". This fake content aims to lure users into clicking the "Allow" option that will enable the site to display browser notifications (advertisements). Rogue webpages use them to run intrusive ad campaigns.

The delivered advertisements endorse online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware. Therefore, through sites like broadmaster[.]top – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:
Name Ads by broadmaster.top
Threat Type Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names Fortinet (Spam), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address 116.202.184.109
Observed Domains open.broadmaster[.]top; a.broadmaster[.]top; b.broadmaster[.]top; broadmaster[.]top; c.broadmaster[.]top; d.broadmaster[.]top; f.broadmaster[.]top; g.broadmaster[.]top; h.broadmaster[.]top; i.broadmaster[.]top; new.broadmaster[.]top
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 analyzed thousands of rogue webpages; gazpachuisthree[.]xyz, securityguardplus[.]site, batus[.]click, and yourtopdefencebulwark[.]site are just a few examples.

These sites display browser notifications promoting deceptive/malicious content. While legitimate products and services can be encountered via these adverts – they are highly unlikely to be endorsed in this manner by their developers/creators. Instead, this is likely done by scammers who abuse the affiliate programs of genuine content in order to acquire illegitimate commissions for the promotion.

How did broadmaster[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications (ads) without user permission. Therefore, if you are receiving them from broadmaster[.]top – it means that you have likely visited this webpage at some point and permitted the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you access a suspicious website – do not allow it to display browser notifications. In other words, do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or any analogous options presented on such pages. Instead, we advised ignoring or denying notification requests (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser keep redirecting to questionable sites without prompt, it could 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 the broadmaster[.]top website (GIF):

broadmaster[.]top website appearance (GIF)

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Quick menu:

Disable unwanted browser notifications:

Video showing how to disable web browser notifications:

Google Chrome logoRemove 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".

Disable web browser notifications in Google Chrome (step 1)

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).

Disable web browser notifications in Google Chrome (step 2)

Android logoRemove 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".

Disable web browser notifications in Google Chrome - Android (step 1)

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).

Disable web browser notifications in Google Chrome - Android (step 2)

Mozilla Firefox logoRemove 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".

Disable web browser notifications in Mozilla Firefox (step 1)

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).

Disable web browser notifications in Mozilla Firefox (step 2)

Microsoft Edge logoRemove 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".

Disable web browser notifications in Microsoft Edge (step 1)

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).

Disable web browser notifications in Microsoft Edge (step 2)

Safari logoRemove 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.

Disable web browser notifications in Safari - macOS (step 1)

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)

Disable web browser notifications in Safari - macOS (step 2)

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 broadmaster[.]top in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Sites need user permission to display browser notifications. Therefore, you've likely entered broadmaster[.]top and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option – thus enabling this page to deliver the advertisements.

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

No, merely clicking on a browser notification will not result in a system infection. However, these ads endorse deceptive/malicious content that can cause severe issues (including malware infections).

Is broadmaster[.]top a virus?

No, broadmaster[.]top is not considered to be a virus. Regardless, this site can promote virulent content, e.g., online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning computers and undoing the permissions given to the broadmaster[.]top webpage. Additionally, it can block all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious sites. Therefore, extra steps will be unnecessary.

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Tomas Meskauskas

Tomas Meskauskas - expert security researcher, professional malware analyst.

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Global malware activity level today:

Medium threat activity

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