How to remove the notifications/ads delivered by the getfreevpn.click website

What kind of page is getfreevpn[.]click?

Getfreevpn[.]click is a rogue page that runs scams and pushes spam browser notifications. It can also redirect users to different (likely unreliable/dangerous) websites.

Visitors to this and similar webpages access them primarily through redirects generated by sites that utilize rogue advertising networks. We discovered getfreevpn[.]click during a routine investigation of websites that use said networks.

Getfreevpn[.]click overview

It is pertinent to mention that how rogue websites operate (i.e., what they load/promote) may be dictated by the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

When we entered the getfreevpn[.]click page, it ran the "Your Identity Has Been Stolen!" scam. This deceptive content comprises a bogus system scan that "detects" various threats.

Not only are all these claims false, but also, no webpage can detect issues on visitors' devices. Furthermore, this scheme is in no way associated with McAfee, Windows, or any other legitimate service providers or entities. In most cases, scams of this kind are used to proliferate fake, untrustworthy, and potentially malicious software.

Additionally, getfreevpn[.]click requested its browser notification delivery to be enabled. If allowed, this page will spam users with notifications/ads that endorse online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

To summarize, through sites like getfreevpn[.]click – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by getfreevpn.click
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Kaspersky (Phishing), Yandex Safebrowsing (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

Heavypcnetwork[.]com, strongpcfundamentals[.]com, and malware-remover[.]online are just a couple examples of rogue webpages we have examined recently.

These websites display browser notifications that predominantly promote deceptive and malicious material. It must be stressed that any genuine content encountered through these advertisements is most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse its affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

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

Websites need user consent to deliver browser notifications. Therefore, if you are receiving these advertisements from getfreevpn[.]click – it means that you have likely entered this webpage at some point and permitted their delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Should you access a dubious webpage – do not enable it to display browser notifications (i.e., do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification requests from such sites (i.e., click "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

It is noteworthy that adware installed on a browser/system may generate continuous unprompted redirects to suspicious websites. 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 getfreevpn[.]click website (GIF):

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

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Quick menu:

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

You've likely visited getfreevpn[.]click and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page – since no website can deliver browser notifications (advertisements) without user permission.

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

While clicking on a browser notification is harmless in itself, that does not extend to the content these ads promote. Spam notifications are notorious for pushing deceptive/malicious websites and software capable of causing serious problems (including system infections).

Is getfreevpn[.]click a virus?

Websites like getfreevpn[.]click are not deemed to be viruses, although they can promote virulent content. Rogue sites typically push online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and revert the permissions given to the getfreevpn[.]click website. It will also deny all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, additional steps will not be necessary.

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