How to stop bnfgnbheavynuo.info from delivering notifications (ads)

What kind of page is bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info?

Bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info is a rogue page promoting browser notification spam and redirecting visitors to other (likely dubious/malicious) websites.

Our researchers discovered this webpage while inspecting a Torrenting site that uses rogue advertising networks. In fact, redirects generated by websites utilizing said ad networks are how most users access pages like bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info.

Bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info overview

It is noteworthy that the behavior of rogue webpages might differ depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). In other words, this data may influence the content encountered on and via these pages.

When we investigated bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info, the pages stated – "Download Is Ready" and instructed to – "click Allow to download your file". Bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info included a pop-up window reiterating the instructions, yet providing a different reason for them – "CLICK ALLOW TO CLOSE THIS PAGE". The "Allow" button is the consent option for the page's browser notification delivery.

This lure can be incredibly convincing if a user is redirected to bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info by a website offering downloadable content. Our researchers discovered bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info through such a site, specifically – one offering Torrent downloads. After we pressed "Allow", we were redirected to the promotional webpage of the Wallpapers - New Tab browser hijacker.

Rogue sites use their notifications to run intrusive ad campaigns. These advertisements can endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

In summary, through pages like bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by bnfgnbheavynuo.info
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Seclookup (Malicious), Yandex Safebrowsing (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	34.195.224.242
Observed Domains	uihkl.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 0p1p6.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 0sls1.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 11kuz.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 1a94q.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 1pszd.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 1tnl0.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 1xlxj.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 1zrpl.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 28ldx.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; 2iw5r.bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info; etc.
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

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These advertisements endorse deceptive and malicious material. Note that any genuine content encountered via spam notifications is most likely promoted by scammers who abuse its affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

User consent is necessary for any website to deliver browser notifications. Therefore, if you are receiving these advertisements from bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info – it is evident that the webpage was permitted to deliver them by the visitor clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you happen upon a suspicious page – do not enable it to display browser notifications (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, deny notification delivery from such webpages (i.e., press "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignore these requests in their entirety.

Should your browser continuously force-open dubious websites unprompted, it could be due to adware installed on the device. 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 bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info website:

Appearance of the bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

You've likely accessed bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option – thereby permitting the advertisement delivery.

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 can promote. Spam notifications are known to push websites and software that can cause severe issues (including system infections).

Is bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info a virus?

Websites like bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info are not classified as viruses, although they can endorse virulent content. Webpages of this kind may promote online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and undo the permissions given to the bnfgnbheavynuo[.]info site. It can also restrict further access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious webpages. Hence, no additional steps will be necessary.

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