How to stop trksecurescanf.com from displaying unwanted ads

What kind of page is trksecurescanf[.]com?

We have examined trksecurescanf[.]com and learned that the purpose of this deceptive page is to lure visitors into taking certain actions. Like most web pages of this type, trksecurescanf[.]com asks permission to send notifications. If encountered, trksecurescanf[.]com (or any similar site) should be closed.

Trksecurescanf[.]com in detail

Trksecurescanf[.]com uses a scare tactic to trick visitors into purchasing a McAfee Total Security subscription. It claims that a computer is infected with seven viruses, will be blocked, malicious software installed, and personal data and identity stolen today if the visitor does not clean the system.

Also, trksecurescanf[.]com suggests that the visitor is eligible for 80% to purchase McAfee Total Security. It urges the visitor to renew the subscription and clean a computer. Usually, sites like trksecurescanf[.]com are operated by affiliates who aim to earn illegitimate commissions. Legitimate companies do not own web pages that use deception to promote products or services.

In addition to displaying misleading content, trksecurescanf[.]com asks permission to show notifications. In most cases, sites like this one bombard users with fake warnings, alerts, misleading ads, and other unreliable notifications to trick users into accessing shady websites.

The pages promoted through such notifications can be used to seal sensitive information (e.g., passwords, credit card details, social security numbers), extract money from unsuspecting individuals, distribute unwanted and malicious software, etc. Thus, users should not permit websites like trksecurescanf[.]com to show notifications.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by trksecurescanf.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Phishing), Netcraft (Malicious), Yandex Safebrowsing (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.160.214
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 websites of this type

In most cases, users end up on these pages by accident. Users often find themselves on these types of websites through misleading ads, pop-ups, or deceptive buttons on questionable sites, particularly those linked to rogue advertising networks such as torrent or illegal streaming platforms.

Adware and fraudulent email links also commonly trick users into visiting sites trksecurescanf[.]com. Other examples of similar sites include hunforandiogs[.]com, protectkingdom[.]com, and bestautheinc[.]club.

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

Typically, users agree to receive notifications from websites by clicking the "Allow" (or a similar) option while visiting sites that want to show them. Thus, trksecurescanf[.]com delivers notifications because it has been permitted to do so. It is important to note that websites cannot display notifications without permission.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Always choose "Block", "Block Notifications", "Deny", or equivalent option when asked for permission to show notifications by a suspicious website. Remember, it is never required to click "Allow" to prove that you are not a robot, confirm your age, play a video, download a file, etc.

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

Appearance of trksecurescanf[.]com website (GIF):

Notification from trksecurescanf[.]com:

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by trksecurescanf[.]com using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

A website can only send browser notifications if you grant permission. This indicates that you have probably visited trksecurescanf[.]com and approved its request to send notifications.

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

A notification from an untrustworthy website cannot infect a computer. Nevertheless, it can lead users to websites hosting malware or other malicious content.

Is trksecurescanf[.]com a virus?

Websites like trksecurescanf[.]com are not viruses. They are utilized to promote shady apps, unreliable websites, various scams, etc.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all the permissions granted to trksecurescanf[.]com. It will also block further access to trksecurescanf[.]com. No additional steps will be required.

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