How to stop foylosd.xyz from showing notifications

What kind of page is foylosd[.]xyz?

Our team has examined securityguardplus[.]site and found that this page uses deceptive marketing to promote legitimate antivirus software. It shows deceptive messages to trick visitors into believing that their computers might be infected. We determined that securityguardplus[.]site runs the "You've visited illegal infected website" scam.

Foylosd[.]xyz in detail

Foylosd[.]xyz presents a false warning claiming that the Windows operating system has been infected with viruses and malicious applications, urging visitors to remove the viruses and repair any system damage. Additionally, the site displays a fabricated pop-up message/security alert indicating that the visitor has accessed an illegal/infected website.

Further investigation revealed that clicking the "Renew License" button on foylosd[.]xyz redirects to an affiliate link. The site uses deceptive marketing to promote legitimate antivirus software, with the creators receiving commissions for each antivirus subscription purchased through their affiliate link.

Furthermore, foylosd[.]xyz requests permission to display notifications. However, notifications from sites like foylosd[.]xyz often promote questionable websites and apps. Clicking on such notifications can direct visitors to pages intended to deceive them into paying for unnecessary or counterfeit software, calling fake technical support numbers, or providing sensitive information.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by foylosd.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	5.45.112.153
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, unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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How did foylosd[.]xyz gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Web pages cannot display notifications without the visitor's permission. Therefore, foylosd[.]xyz must have been granted permission to show notifications. This permission is typically granted by clicking the "Allow" or "Allow Notifications" button while visiting the site.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

When a shady website requests permission to display notifications, it is recommended to either click the "Block" or "Block Notifications" button or close the page. Do not trust websites that display messages instructing you to click the "Allow" button to perform certain actions, such as playing a video, downloading a file, proving that you are not a robot, etc.

If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of foylosd[.]xyz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by foylosd.xyz?
• 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 foylosd[.]xyz in the right lower corner of my desktop?

In order for a website to deliver browser notifications, the user must first grant permission. This implies that it is probable that you have previously visited foylosd[.]xyz and allowed it to show notifications.

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

It is generally safe to click on a browser notification by itself. However, it is important to be cautious of the websites to which these notifications may lead, as they could be malicious.

Is foylosd[.]xyz a virus?

Websites such as foylosd[.]xyz are not classified as viruses. They are often utilized as tools to promote scams or questionable and potentially malicious applications and websites.

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

Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove any permissions granted for shady sites, including foylosd[.]xyz. Additionally, it will block further access to these sites, eliminating the need for any additional steps.

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