How to stop desparnd.com from sending notifications

What kind of page is desparnd[.]com?

While analyzing desparnd[.]com, we uncovered its utilization of a clickbait technique to entice visitors into granting permission for notifications. Our investigation of pages linked to unreliable advertising networks led us to discover desparnd[.]com. It is important to note that this website has the potential to redirect users to other untrustworthy pages.

Desparnd[.]com in detail

Desparnd[.]com employs a deceptive tactic to mislead visitors into thinking that clicking the "Allow" button is necessary to pass a CAPTCHA test. The website presents a message stating that clicking that button is necessary to verify that visitors are humans and not robots. However, in reality, clicking the button while on desparnd[.]com enables the website to display notifications.

Notifications displayed by desparnd[.]com offer to remove pop-ups from a browser, install antivirus software for free, claim that a computer is in danger and the system is infected, and contain other shady offers and deceptive messages. Interacting with these notifications can lead to untrustworthy (including malicious) pages.

Notifications from desparnd[.]com may open websites hosting dubious apps (e.g., adware or browser hijackers), scam pages requesting sensitive information (e.g., credit card details or login credentials), malicious sites, etc. Thus, it is strongly recommended not to allow desparnd[.]com to show notifications.

Also, desparnd[.]com may lead/redirect visitors to other websites of this kind. Those pages should not be trusted as well.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by desparnd.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.167.2
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.
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More about similar pages

Websites like desparnd[.]com are often encountered unintentionally through deceptive advertisements or pop-ups on untrustworthy websites. They may also be accessed through pages linked to questionable advertising networks, such as illegal movie streaming sites, torrent pages, or adult content websites.

Adware or similar software can also be used to promote such pages. More examples of websites similar to desparnd[.]com are gserience[.]xyz, groovinews[.]com, and gripehealth[.]com.

How did desparnd[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

For a website to show notifications, it must obtain explicit permission from the visitor, which is granted by clicking the "Allow" button. Hence, desparnd[.]com is capable of showing notifications because the "Allow" button was clicked during a previous visit, giving the website permission to do so.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you wish to avoid receiving notifications from a website you are currently visiting, there are a few options you can consider. One option is to close the page. Alternatively, you can locate and click the "Block" button or a similar option provided by your browser. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of desparnd[.]com website (GIF):

Notifications from desparnd[.]com:

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Quick menu:

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

If you see notifications delivered by desparnd[.]com, it is likely because you have granted permission for this website to show notifications. These permissions are typically granted when you visit a website and click the "Allow" button.

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

Clicking on notification ads alone does not infect computers. However, it is important to exercise caution when interacting with notifications, as they can sometimes lead to harmful websites.

Is desparnd[.]com a virus?

Desparnd[.]com itself is not classified as a virus. However, it is important to note that similar websites, including desparnd[.]com, may engage in deceptive practices or be associated with potentially malicious content.

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

If you have granted permissions to a website like desparnd[.]com and are experiencing unwanted notifications or ads, running a scan with Combo Cleaner can help identify and remove any related permissions. Also, this app can block all further access to sites like desparnd[.]com. No additional steps are required.

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