How to stop softlifeinfo.com from displaying notifications/advertisements

What kind of page is softlifeinfo[.]com?

Our researchers discovered the softlifeinfo[.]com rogue webpage during a routine inspection of dubious sites. This page promotes untrustworthy/harmful software and browser notification spam. Additionally, it can redirect visitors to different (likely unreliable/hazardous) websites.

Users typically access pages like softlifeinfo[.]com through redirects caused by sites that employ rogue advertising networks.

Softlifeinfo[.]com overview

How rogue webpages operate (i.e., what they host/endorse) may vary based on the visitors' IP addresses/ geolocations. When we entered the softlifeinfo[.]com page, it presented us with a deceptive download – "Your download link is ready.../ If link is not clickable, copy and paste it into the address bar.".

These delusive instructions are especially effective if the user is redirected to softlifeinfo[.]com after intentionally clicking a "download" option on a website that offers downloadable content and is monetized via rogue advertising networks.

Sites like softlifeinfo[.]com usually promote installers bundled with adware, browser hijackers, fake anti-viruses, and PUAs. In rarer instances, such webpages proliferate trojans, ransomware, and other malware. Websites similar to softlifeinfo[.]com that we have investigated previously have distributed installation setups bundled with a browser hijacker named App and the following fake extensions disguised as "Chrome", "Google Docs", and "Google Translate".

Furthermore, when we inspected softlifeinfo[.]com, it requested its browser notifications delivery to be enabled. If allowed, the webpage will spam users with notifications/ads endorsing various scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

To summarize, through webpages like softlifeinfo[.]com – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by softlifeinfo.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names (softlifeinfo[.]com)	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (softlifeinfo[.]com)	104.21.17.52
Detection Names (rogue installer)	Avast (Win32:PWSX-gen [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Tedy.293687), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/Packed.VMProtect.AIL), Kaspersky (Trojan.Win32.Packed.clq), Microsoft (Trojan:Win32/Tiggre!rfn), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
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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Browser notification spam in general

We have inspected countless rogue websites; foylosd[.]xyz, topcaptchatoday[.]top, and adsforcomputertech[.]com are just a couple examples of our latest finds.

These sites deliver browser notifications that promote deceptive and malicious content. While legitimate products and services can be encountered through these adverts – they are unlikely to be endorsed by their actual developers/creators. It is most probable that it is undertaken by scammers who abuse the content's affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions for the promotion.

How did softlifeinfo[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, you've likely visited softlifeinfo[.]com and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page.

It is pertinent to mention that rogue pages often use deceptive content (e.g., fake CAPTCHA verification, clickbait, etc.) to trick visitors into enabling the notification/ad delivery.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you enter a questionable website – do not permit it to display browser notifications (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, we recommend ignoring or denying notification requests from such sites (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open suspicious websites unprompted, 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 softlifeinfo[.]com website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by softlifeinfo[.]com using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, you've likely entered softlifeinfo[.]com at some point and permitted the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this webpage.

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

While clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any malware download/installation processes. However, these advertisements push dangerous content that can cause severe issues (including system infections).

Is softlifeinfo[.]com a virus?

Websites like softlifeinfo[.]com are not classified as viruses, but they do endorse virulent content. Sites of this kind promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan systems and revoke the permissions granted to the softlifeinfo[.]com webpage. Additionally, Combo Cleaner can restrict further access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious sites. Therefore, extra steps will be unnecessary.

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