How to stop justcoolcaptcha.top from sending notifications
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of page is justcoolcaptcha[.]top?
After analyzing justcoolcaptcha[.]top, we discovered that this website displays a deceptive message and requests authorization to display notifications. Also, justcoolcaptcha[.]top may redirect to other sites of this kind. We came across justcoolcaptcha[.]top while scrutinizing sites that employ fraudulent advertising networks.
Justcoolcaptcha[.]top in detail
Justcoolcaptcha[.]top displays a fake CAPTCHA to trick visitors into clicking the "Allow" button. Doing so allows the website to display notifications, which may contain deceptive messages and lead to untrustworthy sites, including those hosting phishing pages, adware, and malicious software.
Our investigation discovered that notifications displayed by justcoolcaptcha[.]top assert that the computer is infected with multiple viruses, subscription payment has failed, and potentially include other misleading messages.
Furthermore, justcoolcaptcha[.]top may be able to redirect visitors to similar sites that can host unreliable software and carry out various types of scams. As a result, it is highly recommended to refrain from accessing justcoolcaptcha[.]top and any pages that are promoted by it.
Name | Ads by justcoolcaptcha.top |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | Combo Cleaner (Malware), CyRadar (Malicious), Fortinet (Malware), G-Data (Malware), Seclookup (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 45.76.255.150 |
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. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
More about pages of this type
We have found that websites like justcoolcaptcha[.]top are usually accessed through untrustworthy advertisements and sites that use questionable advertising networks, including illegal movie streaming sites, torrent pages, adult sites, etc. Additionally, users may land on these pages if they have adware installed on their devices or web browsers.
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How did justcoolcaptcha[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
To show notifications, justcoolcaptcha[.]top must obtain permission from the user by clicking the "Allow" button when prompted by the browser. It is crucial to understand that no website can display notifications without obtaining permission from the user.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
It is advisable to either close a suspicious website or click the "Block", "Block Notifications", or a similar button if it requests permission to display notifications. It is essential to be cautious of websites that necessitate clicking the "Allow" button for specific actions like downloading a file, playing a video, or verifying that one is not a robot.
If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Appearance of justcoolcaptcha[.]top website (GIF):
Notifications from justcoolcaptcha[.]top:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by justcoolcaptcha.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 justcoolcaptcha[.]top in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Justcoolcaptcha[.]top sends browser notifications because it has been given permission to do so. Websites are unable to deliver notifications to the browser unless the user has granted permission by clicking the "Allow" or "Allow Notifications" button on the website.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
Although clicking on notifications may not necessarily lead to harm, it is crucial to exercise caution when accessing the websites to which these notifications direct users, as they could be potentially malicious.
Is justcoolcaptcha[.]top a virus?
Justcoolcaptcha[.]top and similar websites are not classified as viruses, but they often employ deceptive tactics to trick users into permitting them to display notifications. Once permission is granted, these sites can promote a variety of scams and questionable applications.
Will Combo Cleaner remove justcoolcaptcha[.]top ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove permissions granted for justcoolcaptcha[.]top. It will also block all further access to justcoolcaptcha[.]top. No additional steps will be required.
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