How to stop mob-dataprotection.com from displaying notifications/ads

What kind of page is mob-dataprotection[.]com?

Mob-dataprotection[.]com is the address of a rogue webpage that promotes dubious/deceptive content and spam browser notifications. Additionally, this page can redirect visitors elsewhere (likely unreliable/hazardous websites).

Most users access webpages like mob-dataprotection[.]com via redirects caused by sites employing rogue advertising networks. We discovered mob-dataprotection[.]com while investigating websites that use said networks.

Mob-dataprotection[.]com overview

It is noteworthy that the behavior of rogue webpages may differ depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). In other words, this information might determine the content encountered on and through such sites.

When we examined mob-dataprotection[.]com, we found two variants. One ran the "Your Chrome Is Severely Damaged By 13 Malware!" scam, which warns visitors of nonexistent threats on their devices in order to promote untrustworthy/harmful software. The other presented us with an article endorsing an Android app.

Both versions pushed browser notification spam; the latter even displayed a pop-up falsely claiming – "Missing permissions detected" and instructing to – "Click on the bell icon shown in the top right/left of the address bar then click allow".

Rogue websites use their notifications to run intrusive ad campaigns. These advertisements promote online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware.

To summarize, through sites like mob-dataprotection[.]com – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by mob-dataprotection.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Avira (Phishing), Fortinet (Phishing), Kaspersky (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	23.106.127.4
Observed Domains	48.mob-dataprotection[.]com; 17.mob-dataprotection[.]com
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, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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Browser notification spam in general

We have inspected thousands of rogue pages; protocpz[.]xyz, iamadsnews[.]com, mithrilminer[.]top, and nighridadered[.]com are merely a few examples.

Websites of this kind push deceptive and malicious content. It must be mentioned that any genuine products or services encountered via these adverts are most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse their affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did mob-dataprotection[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications (advertisements) without user consent. Therefore, you have likely accessed mob-dataprotection[.]com at some point and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option displayed on this page.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications – do not permit questionable sites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise ignoring or denying notification requests from such webpages (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

In case of continuous unprompted redirects to suspicious websites, check the browser and system for installed adware. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Text presented by the scam promoted on a variant of the mob-dataprotection[.]com website:

Google SecurityFriday
7 July 2023

WARNING! Your Chrome is severely damaged by 13 Malware!

 

We have detected that your Chrome is (62%) DAMAGED by Tor.Jack Malware. Malicious and Aggressive Ads have injected this on your device.
Immediate Action is required to Remove and Prevent it from spreading that will leak sensitive data from your device. It includes your Social Media Accounts, Messages, Images, Passwords, and Important Data.

 

Here is how you can solve this easily in just a few seconds.

 

Step 1: Click the button below, "Allow error alerts", then subscribe to recommended spam protection app on the next page.

Step 2: Run the powerful Google Play-approved application to clear your device from SPAM ads and block potential Malware with a few taps.

00:09:57

Clean my Device

Detected By: Google

Screenshot of mob-dataprotection[.]com website's alternative variant:

Appearance of the mob-dataprotection[.]com website (GIF):

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

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Quick menu:

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

Websites require user permission to display browser notifications. Hence, if you are receiving these adverts from mob-dataprotection[.]com – it means you've likely visited this webpage and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any malware download/installation processes. However, the content these ads promote can cause severe issues (including system infections).

Is mob-dataprotection[.]com a virus?

No, mob-dataprotection[.]com is not classified as a virus, but it can promote virulent content. Rogue webpages commonly endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and revert all the permissions granted to the mob-dataprotection[.]com page. Furthermore, it will restrict access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, no additional steps will be required.

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