How to avoid receiving notifications from unasc.co.in
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What kind of page is unasc.co[.]in?
During our investigation of unasc.co[.]in, our team uncovered its use of deceptive content designed to deceive visitors into subscribing to push notifications. Additionally, unasc.co[.]in may lead to other shady websites. Our encounter with unasc.co[.]in occurred while examining various pages that use rogue advertising networks.
Unasc.co[.]in in detail
Visitors to unasc.co[.]in are prompted to click the "Allow" button under the pretense of completing a CAPTCHA verification, intended to confirm their human identity and exclude robots. This clickbait approach is employed to gain consent for displaying notifications. Granting permission to unasc.co[.]in enables the site to exhibit deceitful advertisements, false alerts, and other unreliable notifications or ads.
Engaging with notifications sent by unasc.co[.]in can direct users to untrustworthy websites that aim to entice them into divulging sensitive information, downloading potentially harmful software, making unnecessary payments for services or products, or even granting scammers remote access to their computers.
Thus, it is highly advised to refrain from granting permission to unasc.co[.]in or any similar websites to display notifications. Another compelling reason to exercise caution with such pages is their tendency to redirect visitors to other similar websites, including those that employ deceptive tactics to obtain consent for sending notifications.
Name | Ads by unasc.co.in |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 172.67.145.108 |
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 websites of this type
Typically, users come across pages like unasc.co[.]in inadvertently, often as a result of clicking on suspicious advertisements or visiting websites that utilize illegitimate advertising networks. Occasionally, users encounter sites like unasc.co[.]in due to the presence of ad-supported software installed on their computers or added to their browsers.
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How did unasc.co[.]in gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites require user permission to send notifications, which is granted by clicking the "Allow" button when prompted by browsers notifying users about the website's request to display notifications. Therefore, unasc.co[.]in is able to show notifications because it has been granted permission to do so.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
To prevent receiving unwanted notifications, it is advisable to promptly close untrustworthy pages, particularly those that insist on clicking the "Allow" button under false pretenses such as confirming age, playing a video, passing a CAPTCHA, and so on. Another effective measure is to click the "Block" or equivalent button when a page requests permission to send notifications, thus avoiding unwanted notifications.
If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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- What is Ads by unasc.co.in?
- 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 unasc.co[.]in in the right lower corner of my desktop?
If you see ads or browser notifications from unasc.co[.]in emerging in the lower right corner of your desktop, it is probable that you have previously granted permission for these notifications to be displayed.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
Engaging with such ads can result in different outcomes, including being redirected to malicious websites. However, it is important to note that notifications cannot infect computers.
Is unasc.co[.]in a virus?
Websites such as unasc.co[.]in are not classified as viruses. Instead, their objective is to utilize deceptive tactics, such as misleading ads or false information, to lure visitors into interacting with their content or downloading potentially harmful software.
Will Combo Cleaner remove unasc.co[.]in ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
While utilizing Combo Cleaner, your computer will undergo a comprehensive scan to identify and remove all permissions granted to unasc.co[.]in. Furthermore, it will actively prevent any future access to the site. This process will not require any additional actions from you.
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