Removal instructions for the notifications/ads delivered by gnuepf.com

What kind of page is gnuepf[.]com?

Our research team found the gnuepf[.]com rogue page during a routine inspection of untrustworthy websites. This webpage operates by pushing browser notification spam and redirecting users to other (likely unreliable/malicious) sites.

The majority of visitors to pages like gnuepf[.]com enter them via redirects caused by websites using rogue advertising networks.

Gnuepf[.]com overview

It must be mentioned that the content encountered on and through rogue sites might differ depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation).

When we investigated gnuepf[.]com, it displayed a fake video player, below which were instructions to – "Press 'Allow' to watch the video". This deception is intended to trick visitors into allowing gnuepf[.]com to deliver browser notifications. These adverts promote online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and potential malware.

Therefore, via websites like gnuepf[.]com – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by gnuepf.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Dr.Web (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	185.56.234.205
Observed Domains	hszbp.gnuepf[.]com; 8csbu.gnuepf[.]com
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 examined thousands of rogue pages; fynservice[.]com, selfarouck[.]xyz, news-wobuda[.]com, getarrectlive[.]com – are merely some examples of our latest finds.

Webpages of this kind display browser notifications that mainly endorse deceptive/malicious content. While it is possible to encounter legitimate products and services via these ads – they are unlikely to be promoted by their actual 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 gnuepf[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

No website can deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, if you are seeing these ads from gnuepf[.]com – it means that when this webpage was visited, permission for their delivery was given by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Should you access a suspicious webpage – do not permit it to deliver browser notifications. In other words, do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or any analogous options displayed on suspect pages. Instead, deny notification delivery (i.e., select "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignore these requests altogether.

In case of continuous unprompted redirects to questionable websites, check the device for installed 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 gnuepf[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications (advertisements) without user permission. Hence, you've likely visited gnuepf[.]com and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page.

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

While clicking on a browser notification will not result in a system infection, that does not extend to the content these ads promote. Spam notifications are known to push deceptive/malicious websites and software, which are capable of causing severe issues (including malware infections).

Is gnuepf[.]com a virus?

Sites like gnuepf[.]com are not considered to be viruses, although they can endorse virulent content. Rogue webpages commonly promote various scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning systems and revoking the permissions granted to this webpage. Additionally, Combo Cleaner can block all further access to rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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