Removing notifications (ads) delivered by the lifemnadsnews.com website
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of page is lifemnadsnews[.]com?
While browsing questionable sites, our researchers discovered the lifemnadsnews[.]com rogue page. It is designed to push browser notification spam and redirect users to other (likely unreliable/harmful) websites.
Most visitors to lifemnadsnews[.]com and analogous webpages access them via redirects caused by sites utilizing rogue advertising networks. Alternative modes of entry include spam notifications, intrusive ads, misspelled URLs, and installed adware.
Lifemnadsnews[.]com overview
When we visited lifemnadsnews[.]com, it presented us with a purple cartoon-style robot beside text instructing to – "Click 'Allow' if you are not a robot". This CAPTCHA verification is a hoax, and by completing it – the user unintentionally allows lifemnadsnews[.]com to deliver browser notifications.
However, it is pertinent to mention that the behavior of rogue sites might differ depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). Hence, the content encountered on and through pages like lifemnadsnews[.]com may vary.
Rogue websites use their notifications to run intrusive advert campaigns. The displayed ads can endorse online scams, untrustworthy/dangerous software, and even malware. Therefore, via webpages like lifemnadsnews[.]com – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Ads by lifemnadsnews.com |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | Gridinsoft (Spam), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 172.67.199.86 |
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. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Browser notification spam in general
We have written about numerous rogue sites; globalwoldsinc[.]com, ceestaul[.]com, and brobadsmart[.]com are merely a couple of our newest articles. These websites differ in appearance, yet their browser notifications promote online scams and malicious content.
While genuine products or services may be encountered through these advertisements – they are unlikely to be pushed in this fashion by any official parties. It is most probable that this promotion is undertaken by scammers abusing the endorsed content's affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.
How did lifemnadsnews[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites can only deliver browser notifications with user permission. Therefore, you have likely entered lifemnadsnews[.]com and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option displayed on this webpage – thus permitting the advertisement delivery.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
If you happen upon a questionable website – do not enable it to deliver browser notifications (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification requests from such pages (i.e., select "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).
Should your browser continuously force-open dubious websites without prompt, it could be caused by adware installed on it or the system. 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 lifemnadsnews[.]com website (GIF):
Screenshot of a browser notification delivered by lifemnadsnews[.]com:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by lifemnadsnews.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 lifemnadsnews[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Sites need user consent to deliver browser notifications (ads). Hence, you have likely accessed lifemnadsnews[.]com and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any malware download/installation processes. However, these advertisements can endorse deceptive/malicious content capable of causing serious problems (including system infections).
Is lifemnadsnews[.]com a virus?
No, lifemnadsnews[.]com is not considered to be a virus. However, rogue websites can promote virulent content (e.g., online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, malware, etc.).
Will Combo Cleaner remove lifemnadsnews[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your systems and undo the permissions given to this webpage. Combo Cleaner will also deny further access to it and other rogue/malicious sites. Hence, no extra steps will be required.
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