How to stop the gl0w-4rtis4n.xyz website from displaying notifications (ads)

What kind of page is gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz?

Our research team found the gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz rogue webpage while inspecting suspicious sites. This page is designed to promote scams and browser notification spam. Additionally, gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz can redirect visitors to different (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) websites.

Most visitors access pages like gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz through redirects generated by sites that use rogue advertising networks.

Gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz overview

It must be noted that the behavior of rogue websites (i.e., what they load/endorse) may vary depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

When we accessed the gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz webpage, it promoted the "You've visited illegal infected website" scam. To elaborate, the page alerts the visitor that they have visited an illegal, malicious website – hence, their device might be infected.

The scheme recommends a scan, and after the appropriate button is clicked, gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz presents a fake anti-virus interface and runs a likewise bogus system scan. The latter then finds a myriad of threats on the visitor's system.

However, all these claims are false, and they are in no way associated with the actual McAfee. Typically, scams of this kind are used to promote untrustworthy, harmful, and malicious applications. It must also be stressed that no website can detect threats or issues on devices.

Furthermore, gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz requested its browser notification delivery to be enabled. If allowed, the webpage will display advertisements that promote online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

In summary, through sites like gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by gl0w-4rtis4n.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	5.61.58.76
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

Dating-roo[.]xyz, basicdates[.]top, date4you2[.]top, exceilentdate[.]com, and unsoning[.]com are merely some examples of rogue pages that we have investigated recently. These websites deliver browser notifications (ads) that push online scams and malicious content.

Keep in mind that while legitimate products or services may be encountered via these advertisements – they are highly unlikely to be promoted by their actual developers or other official parties. It is most probable that this endorsement is undertaken by scammers who abuse the content's affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can only display browser notifications (adverts) with user consent. Therefore, you have like entered gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option – thus permitting the advertisement delivery.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not enable dubious websites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise denying notification requests from such pages (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignoring them altogether.

Should your browser continuously force-open suspicious sites without prompt, it could be due to the presence of adware on 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.

Appearance of the gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by gl0w-4rtis4n.xyz?
• 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 gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Sites require user permission to deliver browser notifications. Hence, you've likely entered the gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz webpage and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on it.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any malware download/installation chains. However, these ads often endorse deceptive/malicious content capable of causing severe issues (including system infections).

Is gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz a virus?

No, websites like gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz are not classified as viruses, but they can push virulent content. Rogue sites typically promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and eliminate the permissions given to the gl0w-4rtis4n[.]xyz webpage. Furthermore, it will block access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious sites. Therefore, additional steps will be unnecessary.

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