How to stop downloadwiky.lol from showing notifications

What kind of page is downloadwiky[.]lol?

While examining shady websites that use rogue advertising networks, we discovered downloadwiky[.]lol - another untrustworthy page. The purpose of this site is to lure visitors into downloading a file and agreeing to receive notifications. Also, downloadwiky[.]lol may redirect visitors to other websites of this kind.

Downloadwiky[.]lol in detail

Downloadwiky[.]lol displays the text "Your download link is ready..." and indicates that the file is ready for download. It prompts the user to click the "DOWNLOAD" button to initiate the download process. There is a high chance that downloadwiky[.]lol downloads adware, browser hijacker, or other unwanted software, or even malware.

Also, downloadwiky[.]lol wants to show notifications. Notifications received from websites like downloadwiky[.]lol often comprise advertisements that can lead users to unsafe websites and deceive them into revealing personal information, making payments for counterfeit products or services, downloading malicious applications, or contacting fraudulent technical support numbers.

Another reason to avoid downloadwiky[.]lol is that it may redirect visitors to other untrustworthy (potentially malicious) websites. Thus, it is strongly recommended not to visit downloadwiky[.]lol, trust files downloaded from it, or agree to receive notifications from this site.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by downloadwiky.lol
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	ESET (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.64.80.1
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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More about websites of this type

Users generally do not intentionally visit pages like downloadwiky[.]lol. They are primarily promoted through suspicious advertisements and websites utilizing illicit advertising networks, including illegal movie streaming sites, torrent pages, and adult websites. At times, these websites are also endorsed through rogue applications (e.g., adware).

Examples of websites that employ deceptive content to entice visitors into enabling notification permissions are webdespardllc[.]com, captchawizard[.]top, and akice-co[.]in.

How did downloadwiky[.]lol gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

For a website to display notifications, it is necessary to obtain the visitor's consent. Therefore, downloadwiky[.]lol is able to show notifications because you visited the site and clicked on the "Allow" button, granting permission for it to do so. In other words, this page has the authorized consent to exhibit notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving notifications from a website, click the "Block" or "Block Notifications" button or close the site. It is advised never to consent to receive notifications from pages that falsely claim that clicking the "Allow" button is required to perform certain actions (e.g., to play a video or download a file).

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

Appearance of downloadwiky[.]lol website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

In order for a page to show browser notifications, the user must initially grant permission. This indicates that you have likely visited downloadwiky[.]lol and authorized it to display notifications.

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

In general, clicking on a notification is considered harmless. However, it is crucial to be aware that the websites to which these ads direct users may pose a threat and be malicious.

Is downloadwiky[.]lol a virus?

Websites like downloadwiky[.]lol are not categorized as viruses. Instead, they serve as platforms for promoting scams, questionable content, or potentially malicious applications and pages.

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

Combo Cleaner will conduct a comprehensive scan of your computer and revoke all permissions granted to downloadwiky[.]lol. Furthermore, it will prevent any future access to downloadwiky[.]lol. No further actions will be necessary on your part.

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