How to stop the getpotectnow.click site from displaying notifications (ads)

What kind of page is getpotectnow[.]click?

While checking out suspect websites, our research team discovered the getpotectnow[.]click rogue page. It operates by promoting scams and browser notification spam. This webpage can also redirect visitors to different (likely dubious/malicious) sites.

Most users access pages like getpotectnow[.]click through redirects generated by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

Getpotectnow[.]click overview

It must be mentioned that the behavior of rogue webpages (i.e., what they host/promote) might differ depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. At the time of research, getpotectnow[.]click ran the "Your Identity Has Been Stolen!" scam.

This scheme includes a hoax system scan that detects various nonexistent threats. Typically, deceptive content of this kind is used to endorse untrustworthy and potentially malicious software. It must be stressed that all the claims made by this scam are false and in no way associated with the actual McAfee anti-virus.

Additionally, getpotectnow[.]click requested permission to deliver browser notifications. Rogue pages use their notifications to deliver intrusive ad campaigns. The displayed adverts primarily promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

In summary, via webpages like getpotectnow[.]click – users may experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by getpotectnow.click
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Criminal IP (Phishing), Trustwave (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	148.251.151.251
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 examined thousands of rogue pages; generalprotection[.]click, mca-track[.]online, crystalchiseler[.]top, and mobileunderguard[.]com are but a few of our newest finds.

These websites display browser notifications that endorse deceptive and malicious material. Keep in mind that any genuine products/services encountered through these advertisements are most likely promoted by scammers who abuse their affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did getpotectnow[.]click gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites need user consent to deliver browser notifications. Hence, if you are receiving these ads from getpotectnow[.]click – it means that when this webpage was visited, permission for the delivery was given by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications – do not enable questionable websites to deliver them (i.e., do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification delivery from such sites (i.e., click "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should you keep experiencing continuous unprompted redirects to dubious webpages, it could be caused by adware installed onto the browser or 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.

Screenshot of a notification/ad delivered by the getpotectnow[.]click website:

Appearance of the getpotectnow[.]click website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by getpotectnow[.]click using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

No webpage can deliver browser notifications without user permission, and getpotectnow[.]click is not an exception. Therefore, you have likely visited this page at some point and permitted the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.

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

While clicking on a browser notification is harmless in itself, that does not apply to the content these adverts promote. Spam notifications commonly endorse deceptive/malicious websites and software capable of causing severe issues (including system infections).

Is getpotectnow[.]click a virus?

Websites like getpotectnow[.]click are not considered to be viruses, although they can endorse virulent content. Rogue pages typically push online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and remove the permissions granted to this page. It can also deny further access to getpotectnow[.]click and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, additional steps will be unnecessary.

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