How to remove the notifications/ads delivered by buygadsgroup.com
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of page is buygadsgroup[.]com?
Our researchers discovered the buygadsgroup[.]com rogue webpage while inspecting dubious websites. At the time of research, this page promoted browser notification spam using fake CAPTCHA verification. Additionally, this website can redirect visitors to different (likely unreliable/harmful) pages.
Buygadsgroup[.]com and webpages akin to it – are most commonly entered via redirects caused by sites that use rogue advertising networks.
Buygadsgroup[.]com overview
The behavior of rogue sites may depend on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). In other words, this information can determine the content encountered on and through such webpages.
When we entered the buygadsgroup[.]com, it presented us with an image of a pink robot beside text instructing to – "Click 'Allow' if you are not a robot". If deceived by this content, users will inadvertently enable buygadsgroup[.]com to display browser notifications. Rogue websites use them to run intrusive ad campaigns.
The delivered notifications/advertisements promote online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware. Therefore, through webpages like buygadsgroup[.]com – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Ads by buygadsgroup.com |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | alphaMountain.ai (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 104.21.95.251 |
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 analyzed thousands of rogue pages; cleburackers[.]com, amaferivvying[.]com, and arachidefit[.]com are merely a few examples.
These websites display browser notifications endorsing deceptive and malicious content. Keep in mind that any genuine products/services encountered via these adverts are most likely promoted by scammers who abuse their affiliate programs in order to acquire illegitimate commissions.
How did buygadsgroup[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, you've likely entered buygadsgroup[.]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 suspect sites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification delivery (i.e., select "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).
Should your browser keep force-opening dubious webpages 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 buygadsgroup[.]com website (GIF):
Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by buygadsgroup[.]com using Combo Cleaner:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by buygadsgroup.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 buygadsgroup[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Websites need user consent to display browser notifications. Hence, you have likely entered buygadsgroup[.]com and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
While clicking on a browser notification will not result in a system infection, the content these ads endorse can be deceptive/malicious and cause severe issues (including malware infections).
Is buygadsgroup[.]com a virus?
Websites like buygadsgroup[.]com are not classified as viruses, but they can endorse virulent content. Rogue sites promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and malware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove buygadsgroup[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and remove all the permissions given to the buygadsgroup[.]com website. It will also restrict further access to this and other rogue, scam, and malicious sites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.
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