Do not use the illegal 10downloader.com YouTube converter website

What kind of page is 10downloader[.]com?

During a routine inspection of questionable websites, our researchers discovered the 10downloader[.]com webpage. This site is designed to allow users to convert YouTube video links into downloadable files. It must be mentioned that YouTube converter websites break copyright laws.

What is more, 10downloader[.]com uses rogue advertising networks that promote untrustworthy, deceptive, and malicious content. Hence, visitors to such pages are likely to access dubious/dangerous sites inadvertently. Additionally, 10downloader[.]com pushes browser notification spam.

10downloader[.]com overview

As previously mentioned, 10downloader[.]com is monetized through rogue advertising networks. Websites using these networks typically promote questionable and malicious online content. Visitors to 10downloader[.]com and other rogue sites can be immediately redirected to harmful pages or have them force-opened when hosted contact is clicked (e.g., buttons, text input fields, links, ads, etc.).

To elaborate, when we interacted with 10downloader[.]com and clicked one of the "Download" buttons, it resulted in a redirect to a webpage using fake CAPTCHA verification to promote browser notification spam (e.g., practically identical to wersi[.]club, notifpushnext[.]com, onevenadvllc[.]com, etc.).

Sites pushed by rogue advertising networks often promote scams. For example, fake virus alerts (e.g., "McAfee - TROJAN_2022 And Other Viruses Detected", "Surfshark - Your PC Is Infected With 5 Viruses!", etc.), tech support scams (e.g., "Your Windows OS Is Damaged", "1978 Act Of Protection Of Children", etc.), phishing (e.g., "USPS scam", "Win SAMSUNG GALAXY S22", etc.), hoax giveaways (e.g., "MicroStrategy Crypto Giveaway", "Elon Musk Twitter Giveaway", etc.), and so forth.

The promoted webpages may also endorse adware, browser hijackers, fake anti-virus tools, PUAs, trojans, ransomware, and other malware – as legitimate and useful products.

At the time of research, 10downloader[.]com requested its browser notification delivery to be enabled. Pages of this kind use their notifications to spam users with ads pushing unreliable and hazardous material (the same as promoted by rogue advertising networks).

It is noteworthy that while legitimate products and services can be encountered through spam notifications and questionable advertising networks, they are unlikely to be endorsed in this manner by the developers/creators. Scammers commonly abuse the affiliate programs of genuine content in order to acquire illegitimate commissions for the promotion.

In summary, through websites like 10downloader[.]com – users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Therefore, we strongly advise against visiting illegal downloading/streaming, Torrenting, and other sites that offer dubious services – since they are usually monetized via rogue advertising networks.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by 10downloader.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.219.104
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 websites

We have inspected thousands of webpages that employ rogue advertising networks; ytmusichub[.]com, snapinsta[.]io, and mp3-now[.]com are just a few examples of YouTube converters.

The use of questionable advertising networks for monetization purposes is widespread. Hence, we highly recommend exercising caution when browsing.

What threats does visiting a rogue website pose?

Websites that use rogue advertising networks tend to endorse online scams and untrustworthy/dangerous software. The former are deceptive messages designed to trick users into performing specific actions, e.g., making monetary transactions, purchasing content, disclosing private information, subscribing to services, downloading/installing software, and so forth.

Rogue sites promote software that can display intrusive advertisements, force-open webpages, and/or spy on users' browsing activity. The app/extensions can promise various features for a price; however, the software remains nonoperational even after purchase.

Malware is also spread through these advertising networks. The presence of malicious software on a system threatens device and user safety. High-end malware infections can result in decreased system performance or failure, data loss, severe privacy issues, hardware damage, financial losses, and identity theft.

How to avoid visiting rogue websites?

Websites that host pirated content or offer questionable services (e.g., illegal streaming/downloading, Torrenting, etc.) are usually monetized through rogue advertising networks. Therefore, it is expressly advised against visiting or using them.

We recommend paying attention to URLs and entering them with care – so as to access only the intended websites and avoid malicious fakes or redirects to suspicious pages.

Rogue sites are also promoted by intrusive adverts and spam browser notifications. Therefore, do not click suspicious ads and do not permit dubious webpages to display browser notifications (i.e., do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, deny notification delivery (i.e., click "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignore these requests.

Furthermore, adware pushes a variety of harmful content (including rogue websites). Hence, we advise downloading only from official/verified sources and approaching installation with caution (e.g., reading terms, exploring possible options, using "Custom/Advance" settings, and opting out of all additions).

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 10downloader[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by 10downloader.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?

While possible – it is unlikely to be the case. It is more probable for malicious advertisements to redirect you to websites capable of stealthily downloading/installing malware or deceiving you into doing so yourself.

Is 10downloader[.]com a virus?

No, websites like 10downloader[.]com are not classified as viruses. However, these sites can promote virulent content, e.g., online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and malware.

Will Combo Cleaner eliminate the threats posed by 10downloader[.]com website?

Combo Cleaner can scan visited websites and issue warnings when the pages are found to be suspicious or malicious. It can also restrict all access to such websites. Furthermore, Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning downloaded files for harmful content.

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