Removing the notifications (adverts) displayed by browser-shielding.com

What kind of page is browser-shielding[.]com?

Our researchers discovered the browser-shielding[.]com rogue webpage during a routine investigation of questionable sites. This page is designed to promote scams and browser notification spam. It can also redirect users to different (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) websites.

Visitors to browser-shielding[.]com and similar pages access them primarily via redirects generated by sites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

Browser-shielding[.]com overview

The behavior of rogue webpages (i.e., what they load/endorse) might differ depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

At the time of research, browser-shielding[.]com ran the "Your Chrome Is Severely Damaged By 13 Malware!" scam. It falsely claims that the visitor's device is infected. Typically, scams of this kind are used to promote unreliable and potentially harmful software. More information can be found in our article on this scam.

Additionally, browser-shielding[.]com requested permission to deliver browser notification spam. Rogue websites use their notifications to run intrusive ad campaigns. The advertisements endorse online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software (e.g., adware, browser hijackers, PUAs, etc.), and even malware (e.g., trojans, ransomware, etc.).

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

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by browser-shielding.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	23.106.127.4
Observed Domains	19.browser-shielding[.]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

Read-the-notification[.]com, cropsibagen[.]com, mycaptchaspace[.]top, and advmonie[.]com are merely some examples of rogue pages we have examined recently. These websites deliver browser notifications that endorse deceptive and malicious content.

Note that any legitimate products and services encountered via these advertisements – are unlikely to be promoted by their developers or other official parties. It is most probable that this promotion is undertaken by scammers who abuse the content's affiliate programs in order to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did browser-shielding[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can only display browser notifications with user permission. Hence, you have likely entered the browser-shielding[.]com webpage at some point and permitted the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you enter a suspicious webpage – do not permit it to deliver browser notifications (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, we advise ignoring or denying notification requests from such sites (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open dubious websites, it could be due to adware installed onto it or the system. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of the browser-shielding[.]com website (GIF):

Example of a browser notification delivered by browser-shielding[.]com website:

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Quick menu:

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

Sites cannot display browser notifications (ads) without user consent. Therefore, you have likely visited browser-shielding[.]com and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option – thus permitting the notification delivery.

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

While clicking on a browser notification is harmless in itself, these adverts endorse content capable of causing severe issues (including system infections).

Is browser-shielding[.]com a virus?

Websites like browser-shielding[.]com are not classed as viruses, but they can promote virulent content. Rogue sites primarily endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and revert the permissions given to the browser-shielding[.]com page. It can also deny all further access to this and other rogue, scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.

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