How to stop receiving notifications from macosx-update.com

What kind of page is macosx-update[.]com?

Upon reviewing the website, we found macosx-update[.]com to be a deceptive page employing a clickbait tactic to manipulate visitors into taking a specific action. Additionally, it redirects users to similar pages. Therefore, it is advised to avoid visiting macosx-update[.]com or trusting pages accessed through it.

Macosx-update[.]com in detail

Once visited, macosx-update[.]com displays a deceptive message. That message appears to be a captcha or verification prompt. It asks users whether they are human beings or scripts, apologizing for any confusion. The message acknowledges bots' increasing lifelike capabilities, suggesting that the distinction between human users and automated scripts may sometimes be challenging to discern.

Also, macosx-update[.]com asks for permission to show notifications. Upon clicking the "Allow" button, macosx-update[.]com receives permission to send notifications and redirects users to alondondon[.]xyz. The opened page instructs visitors to click the "Allow" button to close the opened window.

Both macosx-update[.]com and alondondon[.]xyz are designed to lure visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. These notifications may falsely claim that the user's device is infected with malware or viruses, urging immediate action such as downloading a dubious software program or providing personal information for supposed "security purposes".

Also, they might falsely promise prizes, discounts, or exclusive content to entice users into clicking on malicious links or sharing sensitive data. These notifications often employ urgent language or alarming statements to create a sense of urgency, coercing users into making hasty decisions without fully considering the potential risks involved.

Either way, it is strongly recommended not to allow macosx-update[.]com or similar websites to show notifications.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by macosx-update.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Avira (Malware), Kaspersky (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	18.222.83.56
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.
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More about similar websites

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Additionally, users might find themselves on these dubious websites due to installed dubious applications (e.g., adware). Examples of websites similar to macosx-update[.]com are runicforgecrafter[.]top, myhotfeed[.]com, and abelectivirean[.]com.

How did macosx-update[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

When a user visits a website seeking to display notifications, the website typically offers options such as "Allow" or "Block." If the user selects "Allow" or a comparable prompt, they provide the website with permission to send notifications. Consequently, macosx-update[.]com delivers notifications because it has obtained authorization to do so.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Before agreeing to receive notifications from a website, users should carefully evaluate the prompt and determine if they truly want to receive updates from that site. If unsure, it is wise to reject such requests by clicking the "Block", "Block Notifications", "Deny", or a similar option.

If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of macosx-update[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Ads from macosx-update[.]com are appearing in the lower right corner of your desktop because you granted the website permission to display them.

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

Clicking a notification does not present an immediate risk. However, exercising caution is crucial since the websites associated with these notifications may be harmful.

Is macosx-update[.]com a virus?

Websites such as macosx-update[.]com are not categorized as viruses. Their creators often utilize them to promote questionable applications, potentially harmful websites, various scams, etc.

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

Combo Cleaner will conduct a thorough scan of your computer and revoke all permissions granted to macosx-update[.]com. Also, it will block future access to macosx-update[.]com, eliminating the necessity for further steps.

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