How to stop inaslab.com from displaying notifications (advertisements)
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of page is inaslab[.]com?
Inaslab[.]com is yet another rogue webpage that uses fake CAPTCHA verification to push browser notification spam. It can also redirect users to other (likely untrustworthy/hazardous) websites.
Users most often access pages like inaslab[.]com via redirects generated by sites employing rogue advertising networks. Our researchers discovered this page while investigating websites that use such networks.
Inaslab[.]com overview
The content encountered on and through rogue sites might vary depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). At the time of research, inaslab[.]com displayed an image depicting a purple robot and included instructions to – "Click 'Allow' if you are not a robot".
This CAPTCHA verification is fake. Hence, by pressing the "Allow" button – users enable inaslab[.]com to display browser notifications. The ads can endorse online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.
Therefore, via sites like inaslab[.]com – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Ads by inaslab.com |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | alphaMountain.ai (Phishing), Fortinet (Phishing), Google Safebrowsing (Phishing), Webroot (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 172.67.181.87 |
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
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These websites aim to trick users into consenting to their browser notification delivery. Spam notifications endorse deceptive and malicious content. Any genuine products or services encountered via these adverts are most likely promoted by scammers who abuse their affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.
How did inaslab[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites need user permission to deliver browser notifications. Hence, if you are seeing these advertisements from inaslab[.]com – it means that when this page was accessed, consent from their delivery was granted by pressing "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications – do not enable suspect webpages to deliver them (i.e., "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise ignoring or denying notification delivery from such pages (i.e., clicking "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).
In case of continuous unprompted redirects to dubious websites, it could be due to adware installed on the browser or 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 inaslab[.]com website (GIF):
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by inaslab.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 inaslab[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Websites cannot display browser notifications (ads) without user consent. Therefore, you've likely visited inaslab[.]com and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
No, merely clicking on a browser notification is harmless. However, these advertisements promote sites and software that can cause system infections and other severe issues.
Is inaslab[.]com a virus?
No, inaslab[.]com is not considered to be a virus. However, websites of this kind can promote virulent content, such as online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove inaslab[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and revert the permissions given to the inaslab[.]com page. It will also deny further access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be required.
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