How to remove the notifications/ads delivered by dating-universe.top

What kind of page is dating-universe[.]top?

Dating-universe[.]top is a rogue webpage that promotes browser notification spam and redirects visitors to other (likely unreliable/malicious) sites.

We discovered this page after investigating a spam email. In addition to such mail, visitors to websites like dating-universe[.]top access them primarily via redirects generated by sites using rogue advertising networks, mistyped URLs, intrusive ads, spam notifications, or installed adware.

Dating-universe[.]top overview

The behavior of rogue pages might differ depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). In other words, this information may determine the content encountered on and through such websites.

When we inspected the dating-universe[.]top page, it presented us with a fake video player that had a YouTube-style play button. The webpage also included instructions to – "Press 'Allow' to watch the video".

However, instead of playing the video, the "Allow" button enables dating-universe[.]top to display browser notifications. These advertisements promote online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.

In summary, through sites like dating-universe[.]top – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by dating-universe.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	CyRadar (Malicious), Dr.Web (Malicious), Fortinet (Phishing), Webroot (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Observed Domains	d.dating-universe[.]top; h.dating-universe[.]top; f.dating-universe[.]top; g.dating-universe[.]top; b.dating-universe[.]top; a.dating-universe[.]top; j.dating-universe[.]top; i.dating-universe[.]top; e.dating-universe[.]top; c.dating-universe[.]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, spam emails, 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 thousands of rogue sites; dariolelab[.]com, realatinusa[.]com, and coustaushaw[.]com are just a couple examples of our latest finds. These webpages deliver browser notifications that endorse online scams and malicious content.

It is noteworthy that while legitimate products and services can be encountered via these ads – they are unlikely to be promoted by their actual developers. It is most probable that this endorsement is undertaken by scammers who abuse the content's affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did dating-universe[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, if you seeing these adverts from dating-universe[.]top – it means that you have likely visited this page and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on it.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

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

Should you keep experiencing continuous redirects to suspect websites, it could be due to adware installed onto the browser or system. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Screenshot of a spam email used to promote the dating-universe[.]top website:

Text presented in this email:

Attention raffle "Apple Iphone 13" , do not miss, details here [url=-]-[/url]

Appearance of the dating-universe[.]top website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Sites need user permission to deliver browser notifications (ads). Hence, you've likely accessed dating-universe[.]top and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option displayed on this webpage.

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

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

Is dating-universe[.]top a virus?

No, sites like dating-universe[.]top are not considered to be viruses, but they can promote virulent content. Websites of this kind typically endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and revoke the permissions granted to the dating-universe[.]top webpage. It will also restrict all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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