How to block ads originating from thepharmadds.com

What kind of page is thepharmadds[.]com?

During our investigation of suspicious websites, we came across thepharmadds[.]com, which attempts to present misleading notifications to visitors. This website uses clickbait to convince users to grant permission to receive notifications from it. Thus, users are advised not to trust thepharmadds[.]com.

Thepharmadds[.]com in detail

Thepharmadds[.]com presents a robot image and a message to visitors, urging them to click the "Allow" button to verify their non-robot status. This approach is misleading as it tricks users into granting permission for notification display. It is important to note that notifications from thepharmadds[.]com can lead to potentially malicious websites.

Notifications from thepharmadds[.]com may lead to websites that host malware, phishing pages, or other harmful content. These websites can pose a risk to the computer's security and personal information. Also, they may redirect users to scam websites that aim to deceive users into providing sensitive information or making fraudulent transactions.

Some notifications originating from thepharmadds[.]com may lead to pages filled with advertisements, clickbait content, unwanted pop-ups, or online stores that sell counterfeit or low-quality products. Thus, it is highly advisable not to allow thepharmadds[.]com to send notifications.

Additionally, it is possible that thepharmadds[.]com may redirect visitors to other websites that cannot be trusted.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by thepharmadds.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.200.79
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 websites

Thepharmadds[.]com and similar websites are commonly promoted through unreliable channels, including websites that employ illegal advertising networks (such as torrent sites or unauthorized streaming platforms) and ad-supported applications. Consequently, users come across these sites unintentionally.

There are numerous examples of pages that use clickbait to receive permission to send notifications. Some examples are getgadsgroup[.]com, atoionanruman[.]com, and audience-info[.]xyz.

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

In order to show notifications, websites typically require the user's consent, which is granted by clicking on the "Allow" or similar button. Without this permission, notifications cannot be displayed. As a result, thepharmadds[.]com is capable of displaying notifications because the "Allow" button was clicked during a visit to the website.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

When encountering untrustworthy websites that seek to display notifications, it is advisable to either click the "Block", "Block Notifications", or a similar button or simply close these websites. In other words, it is important not to click the "Allow" button when visiting suspicious pages requesting permission to show notifications.

If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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

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Quick menu:

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

The user must click the "Allow" or similar button to enable a website to deliver notifications. Therefore, it is highly probable that you have already visited thepharmadds[.]com and allowed it to send notifications.

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

Clicking on a notification does not pose a direct risk (it cannot lead to computer infections). However, it is important to note that the websites these ads lead to may be malicious/harmful.

Is thepharmadds[.]com a virus?

Websites such as thepharmadds[.]com are not classified as viruses. Their creators utilize them as platforms to promote scams, questionable applications, malicious websites, etc.

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

Combo Cleaner can scan your computer and revoke all the permissions granted to this site. It can also effectively block any future access to this malicious site. You will not need to take any further actions as Combo Cleaner handles the necessary steps.

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