How to stop the himalayamount.top page from delivering notifications (ads)
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What kind of page is himalayamount[.]top?
Himalayamount[.]top is a rogue webpage discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of suspicious sites. Upon examination, we learned that himalayamount[.]top promotes browser notification spam and redirects visitors to different (likely unreliable/dangerous) websites.
Users primarily access pages like himalayamount[.]top via redirects caused by sites that utilize rogue advertising networks.
Himalayamount[.]top overview
The behavior of rogue websites might differ since it can be influenced by the visitor's IP address (geolocation). In other words, this information may determine the content encountered on and through these pages. When we inspected himalayamount[.]top, it displayed an animated robot instructing to – "PRESS THE 'ALLOW' BUTTON TO VERIFY YOU'RE HUMAN!".
If a visitor is deceived by this hoax CAPTCHA verification test and completes it – they inadvertently permit himalayamount[.]top to display browser notifications. These advertisements can promote online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.
In summary, through webpages like himalayamount[.]top – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Ads by himalayamount.top |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 23.213.53.22 |
Observed Domains | kbaou.himalayamount[.]top; asi882.himalayamount[.]top; brnok.himalayamount[.]top; cdnstatic.himalayamount[.]top; dddmnt.himalayamount[.]top; mblglobsmrt.himalayamount[.]top; mvgde.himalayamount[.]top; olhfr.himalayamount[.]top; qltuh.himalayamount[.]top; trrrmm.himalayamount[.]top; za.himalayamount[.]top |
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. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Browser notification spam in general
Allowflix[.]com, ationiamcur[.]com, awksqa[.]com, bealanews[.]com, and aroidsguide[.]com are just some of our newest articles on rogue pages. Their purpose is to trick users into consenting to browser notification delivery, typically achieved using various lures (e.g., fake CAPTCHA tests, clickbait, adult-oriented content, etc.).
Spam notifications promote deceptive and malicious material. Keep in mind that any genuine content encountered through these ads is most likely endorsed by scammers seeking to acquire illegitimate commissions by abusing its affiliate programs.
How did himalayamount[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites can only deliver browser notifications with user permission. Hence, you have likely accessed himalayamount[.]top at some point and permitted the ad delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not enable dubious webpages to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise ignoring or denying notification requests from such pages (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).
In case of continuous unprompted redirects to questionable websites, inspect the browser and 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 himalayamount[.]top website:
Appearance of the himalayamount[.]top website (GIF):
Instant automatic malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by himalayamount.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 himalayamount[.]top in the right lower corner of my desktop?
User consent is required for any website to deliver browser notifications (advertisements). Hence, you've likely entered the himalayamount[.]top page and pressed "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 adverts may endorse. Spam notifications are known to push websites and software that can cause severe issues (including system infections).
Is himalayamount[.]top a virus?
Rogue webpages (e.g., himalayamount[.]top, etc.) are not considered to be viruses, although they can promote virulent content. These sites often endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove himalayamount[.]top ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and revoke the permissions granted to the himalayamount[.]top webpage. Additionally, it will restrict all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, extra steps will not be required.
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