Removing the notifications/ads delivered by the vipcaptchanow.top page

What kind of page is vipcaptchanow[.]top?

Vipcaptchanow[.]top is a rogue page that our researchers discovered while checking out untrustworthy websites. It is designed to promote browser notification spam and redirect visitors to other (likely unreliable/harmful) webpages.

Most users access websites like vipcaptchanow[.]top through redirects caused by pages that employ rogue advertising networks.

Vipcaptchanow[.]top overview

The behavior of rogue webpages (i.e., the content they load/promote) might vary depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). When we entered the vipcaptchanow[.]top site, it presented us with an image of a robot stating – "CLICK ALLOW TO CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE NOT A ROBOT!".

The purpose of this bogus CAPTCHA test is to deceive visitors into enabling vipcaptchanow[.]top to display browser notifications. These advertisements primarily endorse various scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

In summary, through websites like vipcaptchanow[.]top – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by vipcaptchanow.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Malware), malwares.com URL checker (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	155.138.161.229
Observed Domains	c.vipcaptchanow[.]top; b.vipcaptchanow[.]top; vipcaptchanow[.]top; a.vipcaptchanow[.]top; e.vipcaptchanow[.]top
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 thousands of rogue pages; authenticpcnetwork[.]com, coolcaptchahere[.]top, and us-safehub[.]click are merely a couple examples of our latest finds.

These websites deliver browser notifications endorsing deceptive and malicious content. Note that any legitimate products or services encountered via these adverts – are unlikely to be promoted by their developers. Instead, this endorsement is undertaken by scammers who abuse the content's affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did vipcaptchanow[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, you have likely accessed vipcaptchanow[.]top at some point and permitted the advertisement delivery.

Keep in mind that rogue webpages often use deceptive content (e.g., clickbait, fake CAPTCHA, etc.) to trick users into allowing the notifications/ads.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not permit suspect websites to deliver 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 dubious sites without prompt, it could be due to adware installed onto 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.

Screenshot of a notification/ad delivered by the vipcaptchanow[.]top website:

Appearance of the vipcaptchanow[.]top website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by vipcaptchanow[.]top using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user permission. Hence, you've likely visited vipcaptchanow[.]top and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page – thus enabling the advertisement delivery.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any system infection processes. However, these adverts endorse harmful content capable of causing serious problems (including malware infections).

Is vipcaptchanow[.]top a virus?

No, vipcaptchanow[.]top is not considered to be a virus, but it can promote virulent content. Rogue sites typically promote online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and undo the permissions given to the vipcaptchanow[.]top webpage. Additionally, Combo Cleaner can block further access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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