How to stop the rockdriller.top website from delivering notifications (ads)

What kind of page is rockdriller[.]top?

Our researchers discovered the rockdriller[.]top rogue webpage during a routine inspection of suspicious websites. It operates by promoting browser notification spam and redirecting visitors to different (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) sites.

Users typically enter pages like rockdriller[.]top through redirects caused by websites that employ rogue advertising networks.

Rockdriller[.]top overview

It must be mentioned that the behavior of rogue websites (i.e., what they host and/or endorse) might differ depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

When we investigated the rockdriller[.]top page, it presented us with a loading graphic and the statement – "Checking your browser". Rockdriller[.]top also provided deceptive instructions – "To access the website, click Allow" and "click the Allow button".

If deceived by this text, the user will unintentionally permit the page to deliver browser notifications (ads) rather than gain entry to a website.

These advertisements promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and malware. Therefore, via sites like rockdriller[.]top – users may experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by rockdriller.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Quttera (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.140.117
Observed Domains	a.rockdriller[.]top; b.rockdriller[.]top; c.rockdriller[.]top; d.rockdriller[.]top; dwa.rockdriller[.]top; h.rockdriller[.]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 countless rogue pages; newsnourish[.]com, reqdfit[.]com, and pioxu[.]live are merely a few examples of our newest finds.

These websites deliver browsing notifications that primarily endorse deceptive and malicious material. Note that any genuine products/services encountered through these ads are most likely promoted by scammers who abuse their affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.

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

Websites cannot display browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, if you are receiving these adverts from rockdriller[.]top – it means that the "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option was selected when this page was visited.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not enable suspicious sites to deliver them (i.e., do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification delivery (i.e., click "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

In case of continuous unprompted redirects to questionable websites, check the device for the presence of advertising-supported software (adware). 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 rockdriller[.]top website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Webpages need user permission to deliver browser notifications (advertisements). Hence, you've likely accessed rockdriller[.]top at some point and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option – thus enabling the ad delivery.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not result in a system infection. However, these adverts often promote deceptive/malicious content capable of causing severe issues (including malware infections).

Is rockdriller[.]top a virus?

No, websites like rockdriller[.]top are not deemed to be viruses, even though they may endorse virulent content. Rogue pages commonly push online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and remove the permissions granted to the rockdriller[.]top website. Furthermore, Combo Cleaner can block access to this and other rogue/malicious pages. Therefore, no additional steps will be required.

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