How to stop networkpcigniter.com from displaying notifications (adverts)

What kind of page is networkpcigniter[.]com?

During a routine investigation of dubious websites, our research team discovered the networkpcigniter[.]com page. Upon inspection, we determined that this rogue webpage promotes deceptive content and browser notification spam. Additionally, it can redirect users to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) sites.

Most visitors to networkpcigniter[.]com and pages akin to it access them through redirects generated by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

Networkpcigniter[.]com overview

It is pertinent to mention that the content encountered on and via rogue websites might vary depending on visitors' IP addresses (geolocations). When we investigated networkpcigniter[.]com, it ran the "You've visited illegal infected website" scam. Comprising this scheme is a system scan that detects a wide variety of severe threats on the visitor's device.

The supposed anti-virus that performs this scan is McAfee. However, it is all fake – in fact, no webpage can find threats or other issues on visitors' computers. Furthermore, it must be stressed that this scam is in no way associated with the real anti-virus or its developer – McAfee Corp. In most cases, schemes of this kind are used to push untrustworthy or dangerous software.

Networkpcigniter[.]com also requests permission to deliver browser notifications. Rogue pages use them to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. These notifications/ads primarily promote online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

In summary, through webpages like networkpcigniter[.]com – users may experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by networkpcigniter.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Avira (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.151.172
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 numerous rogue pages; nogroxtryous[.]com, notifzone[.]com, ourcommonnewz[.]com – are just a few examples of our latest finds. Despite their varied appearance, these websites deliver browser notifications that promote deceptive and malicious content.

It is noteworthy that while legitimate products/services may be encountered via these advertisements – they are highly unlikely to be endorsed in this manner by any official parties. It is most probable that this endorsement is performed by scammers who abuse the content's affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did networkpcigniter[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites require user consent to deliver browser notifications, and networkpcigniter[.]com is not an exception. Therefore, if you are receiving said adverts from this webpage – it means that when networkpcigniter[.]com was accessed, permission for their delivery was granted by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

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

Should your browser continuously redirect to dubious websites without prompt, it could be caused by the presence of adware on the device. 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 (advertisement) displayed by the networkpcigniter[.]com website:

Appearance of the networkpcigniter[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

No webpage can display browser notifications without user permission, and this is true of networkpcigniter[.]com. Hence, you've likely visited this site at some point and permitted the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

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

Merely clicking on a browser notification is harmless. However, these advertisements can endorse content capable of causing serious problems (including system infections).

Is networkpcigniter[.]com a virus?

Sites like networkpcigniter[.]com are not classified as viruses, although they can promote virulent content. Rogue webpages commonly endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan systems and undo the permissions given to the networkpcigniter[.]com website. It can also block all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.

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