How to stop getgadsgroup.com from sending notifications

What kind of page is getgadsgroup[.]com?

During our investigation of websites utilizing rogue advertising networks, we came across getgadsgroup[.]com, a site that employs a deceptive tactic to lure visitors into subscribing to notifications. It is important to note that users do not deliberately navigate to pages like getgadsgroup[.]com.

Getgadsgroup[.]com in detail

Getgadsgroup[.]com presents a false claim that visitors need to click the "Allow" button to verify their humanity (prove that they are not robots). The CAPTCHA displayed on the site is not authentic, and clicking the "Allow" button grants the website permission to show notifications. Users are advised to exercise caution when encountering suspicious websites that want to show notifications.

Getgadsgroup[.]com displays deceptive virus alerts falsely claiming that your computer is compromised by suspicious programs and infected with viruses. Furthermore, these notifications masquerade as alerts from McAfee, a reputable company specializing in computer security software.

It is common for affiliate marketers to create websites like getgadsgroup[.]com to generate commissions by promoting and selling McAfee and other antivirus subscriptions through their unique affiliate links. The McAfee company does not own getgadsgroup[.]com and notifications claiming to be from McAfee (or its software products) displayed by getgadsgroup[.]com are deceptive and misleading.

Notifications from getgadsgroup[.]com may open various web pages, including phishing sites that request sensitive information, websites promoting potentially malicious applications, or pages urging visitors to call fake technical support numbers. Thus, it is strongly recommended not to allow getgadsgroup[.]com to send notifications.

Also, getgadsgroup[.]com may redirect users to other unreliable websites.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by getgadsgroup.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.70.211
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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Getgadsgroup[.]com and similar pages are typically accessed unintentionally through dubious ads, notifications from other suspicious sites, or pages associated with untrustworthy advertising networks, including illegal movie streaming sites or torrent sites. In some cases, they may also be promoted through ad-supported applications.

It is important to note that users generally do not intentionally visit sites like getgadsgroup[.]com and should exercise caution when encountering them. More examples of similar websites are atoionanruman[.]com, fullpcchain[.]com, and vexvideo[.]cam.

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

When a user clicks the "Allow" button while visiting a website, they grant permission for the site to display notifications. Therefore, if you are currently receiving notifications from getgadsgroup[.]com, it suggests that you have previously visited the site and permitted it to send notifications by clicking the "Allow" button.

In order to avoid receiving unwanted notifications from websites, it is advised to close suspicious sites or click the "Block" or "Block Notifications" button when prompted to grant permission to show notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

It is important to exercise caution when encountering websites that require you to click the "Allow" button to pass a CAPTCHA, play a video, or perform other actions, as this can result in unwanted notifications being displayed. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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

Notification from getgadsgroup[.]com:

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Quick menu:

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

In order for a website to send browser notifications, the user must grant permission. Therefore, if you are receiving notifications from getgadsgroup[.]com, it is likely that you have previously visited the website and given it permission to deliver notifications.

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

While clicking on a notification is not inherently dangerous, it is crucial to be aware that the websites linked to these notifications could be malicious or pose a potential threat.

Is getgadsgroup[.]com a virus?

Websites such as getgadsgroup[.]com are not classified as viruses. These websites are often used to deceive users and carry out fraudulent activities. These sites promote various scams, shady apps, and other dubious pages.

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

Combo Cleaner can perform a scan on your computer and effectively remove all the permissions associated with this site. Additionally, it can take the necessary measures to block any future access to the site. Once the scanning and removal process is complete, no further actions will be required from your end.

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