How to stop wandsservices.com from showing notifications
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of page is wandsservices[.]com?
Wandsservices[.]com is a website designed to display a deceptive message to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications. This site was discovered while inspecting pages associated with rogue advertising networks. It is uncommon for sites like wandsservices[.]com to be visited on purpose.
Wandsservices[.]com in detail
Wandsservices[.]com can exhibit two similar messages. The first message encourages visitors to click "Allow" to refresh the page, while the second message requests visitors to select a checkbox as a confirmation of their human identity. However, the underlying intention of both messages on wandsservices[.]com is to mislead and trick visitors into clicking the "Allow" button.
This action, once taken, grants the website permission to send push notifications, which can lead to unwanted ads or potentially harmful content being delivered to the user's device. These notifications may direct users to fraudulent websites designed to trick them into revealing personal or financial information or participating in scams, such as fake surveys or prize giveaways.
Also, notifications from wandsservices[.]com can lead to websites containing malicious content, including malware downloads, phishing attempts, or other security threats. Furthermore, these notifications might route users to affiliate marketing websites where the creator of wandsservices[.]com earn a commission for driving traffic to certain products or services.
It is essential for users to exercise caution when encountering such notifications and to avoid clicking on them if they appear suspicious or from untrusted sources to prevent potential security and privacy risks.
In addition to sending misleading notifications, wandsservices[.]com may redirect users to other websites of this kind. Thus, it is strongly recommended not to visit wandsservices[.]com or agree to receive notifications from it.
Name | Ads by wandsservices.com |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 104.21.64.148 |
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. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
More about similar pages
Users can open sites like wandsservices[.]com through various means, often unintentionally. Visiting torrent sites, pages offering YouTube video downloads or illegal movie streaming, websites hosting pirated content, etc., is one of the most common ways to access sites like wandsservices[.]com.
Also, this can occur when users click on misleading advertisements, follow deceptive links in emails or social media, encounter automatic redirects from compromised websites, or engage with pop-up windows that trigger such redirects. Examples of websites similar to wandsservices[.]com are myabsconds[.]com, checkmerobotornot[.]com, and fieryforgekeeper[.]top.
How did wandsservices[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
When a user visits a website like wandsservices[.]com, the browser displays a pop-up window requesting permission to show notifications. This prompt usually contains "Allow" or "Block" options. If the user clicks "Allow" in response to the prompt, they grant permission for the website to send push notifications to their device.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
To prevent this from happening, users should exercise caution when encountering notification prompts, especially on unfamiliar or suspicious websites. When a shady page wants to send notifications, users should click the "Block" or similar button to avoid receiving those notifications.
If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Appearance of wandsservices[.]com website (GIF):
Another message displayed by wandsservices[.]com:
Deceptive notification from wandsservices[.]com:
Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by wandsservices[.]com using Combo Cleaner:
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- What is Ads by wandsservices.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 wandsservices[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?
In order for a website to display notifications, users must first give permission. Therefore, it is likely that you have previously visited wandsservices[.]com and permitted it to do so.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
No, computers cannot be infected by notifications. Nevertheless, deceptive notifications can lead users to malicious websites.
Is wandsservices[.]com a virus?
These websites serve as platforms for deceptive practices rather than being viruses. Instead, they are often utilized as tools to facilitate various scams or promote questionable and potentially malicious applications and websites.
Will Combo Cleaner remove wandsservices[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Combo Cleaner will perform a scan of your computer and revoke any permissions granted to the malicious site, such as wandsservices[.]com. It will also block any further access to this site, ensuring that no additional steps are necessary to secure your system from its potentially harmful effects.
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