How to stop worldcoolnewz.com from sending notifications

What kind of page is worldcoolnewz[.]com?

Upon investigation of worldcoolnewz[.]com, we have found that its purpose is to trick users into subscribing to push notifications through deceptive content. Additionally, this website redirects visitors to other websites. It is worth noting that users typically do not intentionally visit sites like worldcoolnewz[.]com.

Worldcoolnewz[.]com in detail

Worldcoolnewz[.]com displays a fake loading bar and employs a deceitful message prompting visitors to click the "Allow" button to continue watching (load content). However, clicking "Allow" grants the website permission to send push notifications. These notifications can be exploited for malicious activities.

We found that worldcoolnewz[.]com can show notifications stating that the system may be at risk and urging the user to take immediate action by protecting it with Norton. Those notifications also mention a significant discount of 83% for the Norton security solution. They are designed to create a sense of urgency and entice the user to click on them to purchase the product.

Interacting with pages opened via notifications from worldcoolnewz[.]com can result in serious outcomes, including but not limited to personal data theft, financial loss, system instability, and identity theft. Therefore, it is crucial to exercise caution and refrain from clicking on notifications or interacting with any content delivered by worldcoolnewz[.]com.

In addition to sending deceptive notifications, worldcoolnewz[.]com has the capability to redirect visitors to other websites, including those designed to deceive visitors into granting permission to deliver notifications.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by worldcoolnewz.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	CRDF (Malicious), Fortinet (Malware), malwares.com URL checker (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.64.199.16
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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How did worldcoolnewz[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Worldcoolnewz[.]com displays notifications because it has been granted permission to do so. Users who visit the website receive a pop-up message requesting permission to show notifications. Users who click the "Allow" button grant the website the authorization to display notifications on their devices.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

It is advisable to be cautious when encountering websites that prompt users to click "Allow" for specific actions, such as downloading a file, playing a video, or confirming their human status. Users should leave dubious sites or select options such as "Block", "Block Notifications", or similar choices when shady pages ask for 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.

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Notification from worldcoolnewz[.]com:

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by worldcoolnewz[.]com using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

The notifications delivered by worldcoolnewz[.]com appear on your device because you have granted permission for this specific website to display notifications. When you visited the website in the past, you might have clicked the "Allow" button on the pop-up message that appeared, giving worldcoolnewz[.]com the necessary authorization to show notifications on your device

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

Clicking on notification ads alone does not indicate that your computer is infected. However, you may be redirected to potentially malicious websites by interacting with notifications from sites like worldcoolnewz[.]com.

Is worldcoolnewz[.]com a virus?

Worldcoolnewz[.]com itself is not classified as a virus. However, it is associated with potentially unwanted behavior. Interacting with content from worldcoolnewz[.]com or similar websites can lead to security risks, such as being redirected to harmful websites or being exposed to deceptive or malicious content.

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

Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and effectively revoke all the permissions granted to the site. In addition, it will block any future access to the site, ensuring further protection. You will not need to take additional steps, as Combo Cleaner will handle the necessary actions to mitigate the threat.

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