How to remove permissions granted to alaskariver.top

What kind of page is alaskariver[.]top?

We have inspected alaskariver[.]top and learned that it uses a method known as clickbait to trick visitors into allowing it to send notifications. When web pages like alaskariver[.]top have permission to show notifications, they typically deliver fake warnings or other messages. Thus, these sites should not be trusted.

Alaskariver[.]top in detail

Alaskariver[.]top presents an image of a robot and a message saying to press the "Allow" button to verify that you are human (to prove that you are not a robot). In other words, alaskariver[.]top suggests that visitors must click the "Allow" button to pass a CAPTCHA. Choosing this option when visiting alaskariver[.]top permits the page to deliver notifications.

Notifications from alaskariver[.]top are disguised as warnings from McAfee. They claim that users should scan the operating system immediately. McAfee is a legitimate company that does not use sites like alaskariver[.]top to promote its computer security products. Clicking notifications displayed by alaskariver[.]top can take users to shady pages.

These notifications can direct users to technical support scams, fake lotteries, giveaways, phishing websites, sites hosting malware, etc. On these sites, users may be tricked into paying for fake products or services, downloading malicious software, providing sensitive information (e.g., login credentials or credit card details) to scammers, or taking other actions.

Trusting these notifications can result in financial loss, malware infiltration, identity theft, and other serious issues. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that users do not grant alaskariver[.]top permission to show notifications.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by alaskariver.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	23.198.7.184
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 similar websites

In most cases, users access web pages like alaskariver[.]top through sites that use rogue advertising networks (these networks are often used on torrent sites, illegal movie streaming pages, and similar platforms). Clicking deceptive pop-ups, ads, and links can also direct users to untrustworthy websites.

Furthermore, users can be tricked into visiting such pages via fraudulent emails. More examples of pages similar to alaskariver[.]top are phuthobsee[.]com, abyssalminer[.]top, and aroidonline[.]com.

How did alaskariver[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can display notifications only if users grant permission, usually by clicking "Allow" or a similar option in their web browsers. As a result, notifications from alaskariver[.]top appear because you have agreed to receive them while visiting the page.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

When a dubious site prompts you for permission to send notifications, opt for "Block", "Deny", or a similar option, or simply exit the site. Never trust sites claiming that you have to click "Allow" to pass a CAPTCHA, download files, play videos, etc. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of alaskariver[.]top website (GIF):

Notification from alaskariver[.]top:

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Quick menu:

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

To receive notifications from a website, the user must first grant permission. This means you have likely visited alaskariver[.]top before and allowed it to send notifications.

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

Clicking a notification itself is harmless. However, the websites the notifications from sites like alaskariver[.]top promote could be malicious.

Is alaskariver[.]top a virus?

Websites like alaskariver[.]top are not viruses. They usually present misleading content and can show notifications designed to promote various scams, unreliable websites, and potentially malicious programs.

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

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

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