Removing notifications/ads delivering by the stoneheartseeker.top website

What kind of page is stoneheartseeker[.]top?

Our researchers discovered the stoneheartseeker[.]top rogue page during a routine inspection of questionable websites. It is designed to push browser notification spam and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) sites. Most users enter webpages like stoneheartseeker[.]top via redirects caused by sites utilizing rogue advertising networks.

Stoneheartseeker[.]top overview

The behavior of rogue pages might differ depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). In other words, this information might determine the content encountered on and via such websites.

At the time of research, stoneheartseeker[.]top displayed an image of a robot saying – "CLICK ALLOW TO CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE NOT A ROBOT!". This CAPTCHA test is fake; by following its instructions – the visitor will enable the site to display browser notifications. These advertisements mainly endorse online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and malware.

In summary, through sites like stoneheartseeker[.]top – users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by stoneheartseeker.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Yandex Safebrowsing (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.46.172
Observed Domains	iptil.stoneheartseeker[.]top; a.stoneheartseeker[.]top; alvsx.stoneheartseeker[.]top; any.stoneheartseeker[.]top; asdhi.stoneheartseeker[.]top; augqx.stoneheartseeker[.]top; b.stoneheartseeker[.]top; bgekr.stoneheartseeker[.]top; bmswa.stoneheartseeker[.]top; brnok.stoneheartseeker[.]top; bucoa.stoneheartseeker[.]top; etc.
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

Deepcoreminer[.]top, news-pugabo[.]com, oasoomsa[.]top, and myzevstudio[.]com are but a few examples of rogue pages we have investigated recently. These websites display browser notifications that promote deceptive/malicious material.

It must be mentioned that while legitimate content may be encountered through these ads – it is highly unlikely to be endorsed in this manner by any official parties. It is most probable that this promotion is undertaken by scammers who abuse the products' affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did stoneheartseeker[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

No website can deliver browser notifications (ads) without user permission, and stoneheartseeker[.]top is not an exception. Therefore, you have likely visited this webpage at some point and enabled the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.

It is pertinent to mention that rogue pages commonly use deception (e.g., fake CAPTCHA tests, clickbait, adult-oriented content, etc.) to lure visitors into allowing notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications – do not permit suspect websites to deliver them. In other words, do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or any similar options presented on such pages.

We advise ignoring or denying notification requests – selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc. In case of continuous unprompted redirects to dubious sites, check the device for installed advertising-supported software (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.

Screenshot of a notification (ad) displayed by the stoneheartseeker[.]top website:

Appearance of the stoneheartseeker[.]top website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Since no webpage can deliver browser notifications (advertisements) without user consent, you've likely accessed stoneheartseeker[.]top and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page.

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

No, merely clicking on a browser notification will not trigger any malware download/installation processes. However, these ads can endorse content capable of causing severe issues (including system infections).

Is stoneheartseeker[.]top a virus?

No, stoneheartseeker[.]top is not classified as a virus, but it can promote virulent content. Websites of this kind commonly push online scams, untrustworthy/dangerous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan systems and undo the permissions granted to this webpage. It can also deny all further access to stoneheartseeker[.]top and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious websites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.

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