Removal instructions for the notifications/ads displayed by amaferivvying.com
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of page is amaferivvying[.]com?
Amaferivvying[.]com is the URL of a rogue page that our research team discovered while inspecting dubious websites. This webpage is designed to promote browser notification spam and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) sites.
Users typically access pages like amaferivvying[.]com through redirects caused by websites using rogue advertising networks.
Amaferivvying[.]com overview
The content encountered on and via rogue webpages may vary depending on visitors' IP addresses (geolocations). When we investigated amaferivvying[.]com, it presented us with fake CAPTCHA verification.
At the top of the page was text instructing to – "Click 'Allow' to confirm that you are not a robot"; however, this button consents to the site's browser notification delivery rather than verifies that the visitor is not a bot. After we selected "Allow", amaferivvying[.]com displayed another CAPTCHA test in a pop-up window.
Rogue websites use their notifications to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. Hence, by allowing amaferivvying[.]com to display them – users will be spammed with ads that promote various scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.
In summary, through sites like amaferivvying[.]com – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Ads by amaferivvying.com |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 172.67.208.171 |
Observed Domains | hzgsp3.amaferivvying[.]com; rgx54z.amaferivvying[.]com; qyt8pi.amaferivvying[.]com; vjr2ws.amaferivvying[.]com |
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
Roathoowood[.]com, pipethogsurvey[.]space, yourbestlandever[.]com, productlifesoft[.]com, rdsurvey366[.]top – are just some examples of rogue pages that we have analyzed recently.
These websites display browser notifications endorsing deceptive and malicious material. Note that any legitimate content encountered via these advertisements – is unlikely to be promoted by its actual developers. Instead, this endorsement is undertaken by scammers abusing the products' affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.
How did amaferivvying[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites cannot deliver browser notifications (ads) without user permission. Therefore, you have likely entered amaferivvying[.]com and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page – thus enabling the notification delivery.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not permit suspicious sites to deliver them. In other words, do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or any analogous options presented on such webpages. Instead, we advise ignoring or denying notification requests – i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", or similar.
Should your browser continuously force-open dubious websites – 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 amaferivvying[.]com website (GIF):
Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by amaferivvying[.]com using Combo Cleaner:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by amaferivvying.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 amaferivvying[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Sites need user permission to deliver browser notifications. Hence, you've likely visited amaferivvying[.]com and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or similar.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
No, merely clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any system infection chains. However, these advertisements endorse harmful content capable of causing severe issues (including malware infections).
Is amaferivvying[.]com a virus?
No, amaferivvying[.]com is not considered to be a virus, but it can push virulent content. Rogue sites promote online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and malware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove amaferivvying[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and undo the permissions granted to the amaferivvying[.]com page. It can also restrict further access to this and other rogue, scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.
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