Removing the notifications/ads displayed by the pipethogsurvey.space website
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of page is pipethogsurvey[.]space?
While investigating suspicious sites, our researchers discovered the pipethogsurvey[.]space rogue webpage. It operates by promoting dubious content and browser notification spam. Additionally, this page can redirect visitors elsewhere (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) websites.
Users typically access pipethogsurvey[.]space and similar sites via redirects caused by webpages using rogue advertising networks.
Pipethogsurvey[.]space overview
The behavior of rogue webpages (i.e., what they host/promote) might depend on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. When we visited pipethogsurvey[.]space, it presented us with a questionable survey. Such questionnaires often operate as phishing scams or redirect to sites hosting them.
Additionally, pipethogsurvey[.]space requested its browser notification delivery to be allowed. If permitted, this webpage will begin spamming the user with notifications/advertisements endorsing online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.
In summary, through websites like pipethogsurvey[.]space – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Ads by pipethogsurvey.space |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | Avira (Phishing), Combo Cleaner (Phishing), CRDF (Malicious), CyRadar (Malicious), Fortinet (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 104.21.46.32 |
Observed Domains | did.pipethogsurvey[.]space; dsw.pipethogsurvey[.]space; fzz.pipethogsurvey[.]space; inj.pipethogsurvey[.]space; ync.pipethogsurvey[.]space; zze.pipethogsurvey[.]space; bij.pipethogsurvey[.]space; yht.pipethogsurvey[.]space; q3x.pipethogsurvey[.]space; 4v7.pipethogsurvey[.]space; m95.pipethogsurvey[.]space; etc. |
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
We have inspected thousands of rogue webpages; yourbestlandever[.]com, productlifesoft[.]com, rdsurvey366[.]top – are merely a few examples of our latest finds.
These sites endorse deceptive and malicious content. Keep in mind that any genuine products or services encountered via these adverts are most likely promoted by scammers abusing their affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.
How did pipethogsurvey[.]space gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites cannot deliver browser notifications (advertisements) without user consent. Therefore, if you are seeing them from pipethogsurvey[.]space – it means that you've likely visited this webpage and permitted the ad delivery by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not enable suspicious websites to display them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise ignoring or denying notification requests (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).
Should your browser continuously force-open questionable sites – it could be caused by the presence of advertising-supported software (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 pipethogsurvey[.]space website (GIF):
Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by pipethogsurvey[.]space using Combo Cleaner:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by pipethogsurvey.space?
- 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 pipethogsurvey[.]space in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Websites need user permission to display browser notifications. Hence, you have likely accessed pipethogsurvey[.]space at some point and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page – thus enabling the advertisement delivery.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
While clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any system infection chains, these ads promote deceptive/malicious content capable of causing severe issues (including malware infections).
Is pipethogsurvey[.]space a virus?
Websites like pipethogsurvey[.]space are not categorized as viruses, but they can push virulent content. Rogue sites endorse various scams, unreliable/harmful software, and malware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove pipethogsurvey[.]space ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and revert the permissions given to the pipethogsurvey[.]space page. It is also capable of restricting all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious websites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.
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