How to remove permissions associated with lacmeeftsurvey.space
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What kind of page is lacmeeftsurvey[.]space?
After inspecting lacmeeftsurvey[.]space, we concluded that it is an untrustworthy page running a survey scam. Also, lacmeeftsurvey[.]space wants to show notifications and redirect users to other websites. It is worth mentioning that users do not open pages like lacmeeftsurvey[.]space intentionally.
Lacmeeftsurvey[.]space in detail
Lacmeeftsurvey[.]space displays a message offering visitors a chance to become millionaires by 2023. The page aims to exploit users' interest in making money online by enticing them to take a survey, which may lead to deceptive schemes or attempts to collect personal information. Typically, such pages are used to extract money or information like credit card details or ID card information.
Also, lacmeeftsurvey[.]space asks for permission to show notifications. If allowed, it could send notifications to promote other scams (or the same survey scam), potentially malicious applications, and fraudulent websites. Thus, it is strongly recommended not to agree to receive notifications from lacmeeftsurvey[.]space.
Another reason to be wary of lacmeeftsurvey[.]space is its potential to redirect users to questionable websites. In our investigation, we were redirected to the Chrome Web Store, a legitimate store owned by Google. However, the application promoted through lacmeeftsurvey[.]space on that store may function as a browser hijacker or ad-supported app, raising concerns about its reliability and potential impact on user experience.
Name | Ads by lacmeeftsurvey.space |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | Avira (Phishing), Combo Cleaner (Malware), Fortinet (Phishing), Kaspersky (Phishing), Sophos (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 104.21.22.122 |
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. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
More about similar pages
Typically, the primary purpose of websites like lacmeeftsurvey[.]space is to trick visitors into allowing them to show notifications. On top of that, these pages can redirect visitors to other pages and (or) run various scams. Users end up on such pages mainly by clicking dubious ads or visiting pages associated with unreliable advertising networks (e.g., adult sites, illegal movie streaming pages, or torrent sites).
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How did lacmeeftsurvey[.]space gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
For a website to display notifications, it requires the consent of the visitor. Therefore, in the case of lacmeeftsurvey[.]space, notifications are shown because you visited the website and clicked on the "Allow" button during your visit. In other words, you have granted lacmeeftsurvey[.]space permission to display notifications.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
In order to prevent the receipt of potentially harmful notifications, it is required to take the following actions when prompted by a suspicious website: click the "Block", "Block Notifications", or an equivalent button or close the page altogether. It is important to remember that reputable websites never require you to click the "Allow" button for tasks like playing a video, downloading a file, etc.
If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by lacmeeftsurvey.space?
- 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 lacmeeftsurvey[.]space in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Lacmeeftsurvey[.]space sends notifications because it obtained permission to show them. This permission has been granted by clicking the "Allow" button while visiting lacmeeftsurvey[.]space.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
No, your computer is not infected. Notifications cannot inject malware. However, notifications from pages such as lacmeeftsurvey[.]space can open untrustworthy websites.
Is lacmeeftsurvey[.]space a virus?
Websites like lacmeeftsurvey[.]space are not viruses. This particular site runs a survey scam. Also, it is used to promote questionable apps.
Will Combo Cleaner remove lacmeeftsurvey[.]space ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all the permissions granted for lacmeeftsurvey[.]space. It will also block all further access to lacmeeftsurvey[.]space. No additional steps will be necessary.
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