Removing notifications/ads delivered by a site from the "first-tl" group

What are the first-tl websites?

While investigating suspicious websites, our research team discovered a group of rogue webpages sharing the "first-tl" domain. First-tl-139-d[.]buzz is an example of a page belonging to this family; the numbers and/or the letter in these domains can differ.

The goal of first-tl webpages is to trick visitors into enabling browser notification delivery. These pages can also generate redirects to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) sites. The majority of users access webpages like those from the first-tl group via redirects caused by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

First-tl website group overview

Rogue websites aim to deceive visitors into allowing their browser notifications. This is typically achieved using various lures, such as fake CAPTCHA verification, clickbait, adult-oriented content, and others. The appearance and lures utilized by pages from the first-tl group can differ.

Even the content encountered on and through the same webpage can vary based on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). For example, at the time of research, the first-tl-139-d[.]buzz presented us with a bogus CAPTCHA test. The site depicted a cartoonish robot saying – "PRESS THE 'ALLOW' BUTTON TO VERIFY YOU'RE HUMAN!".

The "Allow" option consents to first-tl-139-d[.]buzz browser notification delivery. Rogue pages use their notifications to run intrusive advert campaigns. These ads can promote online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and malware.

In summary, via websites like first-tl – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by first-tl
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Related Domains	first-tl-139-d[.]buzz, first-tl-209-a[.]buzz
Detection Names (first-tl-139-d[.]buzz)	Yandex Safebrowsing (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (first-tl-139-d[.]buzz)	23.213.53.31
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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It must be mentioned that while legitimate products/services may be encountered through these advertisements – they are unlikely to be endorsed in this manner by any official parties. This endorsement is most likely performed by scammers motivated to obtain illegitimate commissions by abusing the promoted continent's affiliate programs.

How did first-tl group website gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites require user permission to display browser notifications. Hence, if you are receiving these adverts from a first-tl group website – it means that when this page was visited, consent to the delivery was granted by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Always be selective when permitting websites to display browser notifications to avoid getting spammed with deceptive/harmful ads. Suspicious pages must not be enabled to deliver this content; these requests have to be ignored or denied (i.e., by pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open dubious sites without prompt, 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 (ad) displayed by a first-tl group website (first-tl-139-d[.]buzz):

Appearance of a first-tl group website – first-tl-139-d[.]buzz (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by first-tl?
• 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 first-tl group website in the right lower corner of my desktop?

You've likely accessed a first-tl group webpage at some point and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option – since no website can display these advertisements without user consent.

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

While clicking on a browser notification is harmless in itself, that does not extend to the content these adverts endorse. Spam notifications often promote sites and software that can cause system infections and other serious problems.

Are the websites belonging to the first-tl group viruses?

Websites like those part of the first-tl group are not classed as viruses, even though they can promote virulent content. Pages of this kind typically push online scams, untrustworthy/dangerous software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove first-tl website group ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and remove the permissions given to the webpages belonging to the first-tl family. Combo Cleaner can also deny further access to rogue, deceptive, and malicious websites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.

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