Removing notifications (ads) delivered by crughtshlocyal.com

What kind of page is crughtshlocyal[.]com?

Our researchers discovered crughtshlocyal[.]com while inspecting suspect websites. This rogue page operates by promoting browser notification spam and redirecting users to different (likely untrustworthy/hazardous) sites.

Most visitors to crughtshlocyal[.]com and similar webpages access them through redirects generated by websites utilizing rogue advertising networks.

Crughtshlocyal[.]com overview

The behavior of rogue sites (i.e., what they host or endorse) might differ depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. When we accessed crughtshlocyal[.]com, the page displayed a fake video player that was continuously buffering. It also included instructions to – "Click 'Allow' to confirm that you are not a robot".

The CAPTCHA verification on crughtshlocyal[.]com is fake – hence, by completing this "test", users enable the webpage to deliver browser notifications. Rogue websites use them to run intrusive ad campaigns.

These notifications/advertisements promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware. Therefore, through pages like crughtshlocyal[.]com – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by crughtshlocyal.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	18.218.247.73
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 inspected thousands of rogue webpages; allowtube[.]com, agagaure[.]com, penadee[.]com, and plaucratertleed[.]com are merely a few of our latest articles.

Sites of this kind display browser notifications that promote deceptive and malicious material. Keep in mind that any genuine content encountered via these adverts is most likely endorsed by scammers seeking to acquire illegitimate conditions by abusing its affiliate programs.

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

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user permission. Hence, if you are seeing these ads from crughtshlocyal[.]com – it is evident that when this webpage was visited, consent to their delivery was granted by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

It is worth mentioning that rogue sites often use deception (e.g., fake CAPTCHA verification tests, clickbait, adult-oriented content, etc.) to entice users into enabling notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

It is important to always be selective when permitting websites to display browser notifications. Dubious pages must not be allowed to deliver these advertisements; instead, such requests have to be ignored or denied (i.e., by clicking "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open suspicious sites unprompted, check it and the system for installed adware. 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 crughtshlocyal[.]com website:

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

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Quick menu:

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

Sites require user consent to deliver browser notifications (ads), and crughtshlocyal[.]com is no exception. Therefore, you've likely accessed this page at some point and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.

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

While clicking on a browser notification is harmless – that does not extend to the content these ads may promote. Spam notifications commonly push websites and software that are capable of causing system infections and other serious problems.

Is crughtshlocyal[.]com a virus?

Websites like crughtshlocyal[.]com are not classed as viruses, but they can endorse virulent content. Rogue sites promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and revoke the permissions given to the crughtshlocyal[.]com page. It will also restrict all further access to this and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, no additional actions will be necessary.

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