How to remove notifications/ads delivered by the continue-to-read.com page

What kind of page is continue-to-read[.]com?

While inspecting dubious websites, our researchers discovered the continue-to-read[.]com rogue page. It promotes questionable content and spam browser notifications. Additionally, this page can redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) sites.

Users typically access websites like continue-to-read[.]com through redirects generated by pages employing rogue advertising networks.

Continue-to-read[.]com overview

It must be mentioned that the content encountered on and through rogue sites may differ depending on visitors' IP addresses (geolocations).

When we investigated the continue-to-read[.]com webpage, it displayed a bogus snapshot of a video, atop of which was a pop-up stating – "You video is ready/ Press Play to start the video/ Cancel/ PLAY".

Furthermore, continue-to-read[.]com requested permission to deliver browser notifications. If consented to, the page will display notifications advertising online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and potential malware.

In summary, through sites like continue-to-read[.]com – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by continue-to-read.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Avira (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Observed Domains	z1wc0.continue-to-read[.]com; pflm5.continue-to-read[.]com; d3hek.continue-to-read[.]com; vh4we.continue-to-read[.]com; lidui.continue-to-read[.]com; v9pua.continue-to-read[.]com; fn4et.continue-to-read[.]com; kruyg.continue-to-read[.]com; kil3w.continue-to-read[.]com; qqko0.continue-to-read[.]com; jjdw2.continue-to-read[.]com; xyiiu.continue-to-read[.]com; 1v1sc.continue-to-read[.]com; etc.
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 investigated countless rogue pages; swatonquoust[.]com, myrrhisunition[.]store, lolydatingcool[.]top, comedyrent[.]com – are merely a few examples of our newest finds. These websites deliver browser notifications that promote deceptive/malicious content.

It is noteworthy that while legitimate products/services may be encountered via these advertisements – they are unlikely to be endorsed in this fashion by their developers or other official parties. It is most probable that this promotion is undertaken by scammers who abuse the content's affiliate programs in order to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did continue-to-read[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

You have likely accessed continue-to-read[.]com at some point and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this webpage – since no site can deliver browser notifications (ads) without user permission.

It is worth mentioning that rogue webpages commonly use deception (e.g., clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification tests, etc.) to trick visitors into enabling notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving questionable browser notifications – do not permit suspicious websites to deliver them (i.e., do not select "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise ignoring or denying notification requests from such pages (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open dubious webpages, it could be caused by adware installed 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.

Screenshots of notifications/ads delivered by the continue-to-read[.]com website:

Appearance of the continue-to-read[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by continue-to-read.com?
• 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 continue-to-read[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Sites cannot display browser notifications without user permission. Hence, you've likely visited continue-to-read[.]com and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any system infection chains. However, these advertisements are known to endorse deceptive/malicious content capable of causing severe issues (including malware infections).

Is continue-to-read[.]com a virus?

No, websites like continue-to-read[.]com are not classed as viruses, but they can promote virulent content. Sites of this kind typically push various scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove continue-to-read[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and revoke the permissions given to the continue-to-read[.]com page. Additionally, Combo Cleaner will block all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be required.

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