How to stop the av-com.co.in website from delivering notifications (ads)

What kind of page is av-com.co[.]in?

Our researchers discovered the av-com.co[.]in rogue page while investigating suspect websites. Upon examination, we determined that this webpage promotes browser notification spam and redirects visitors to different (likely unreliable/hazardous) sites. Most users access pages like av-com.co[.]in via redirects caused by websites utilizing rogue advertising networks.

Av-com.co[.]in overview

It must be mentioned that the content encountered on and through rogue sites might differ based on the visitor's IP address (geolocation).

When we inspected av-com.co[.]in, it presented us with a checkbox-type test and stated – "We have registered suspicious traffic coming from your network. Using this page, we will be able to determine that you are not the robot". After this test was completed, av-com.co[.]in displayed instructions to – "Press 'Allow' to prove you are not a robot".

If a visitor is deceived by this fake CAPTCHA verification test and clicks the "Allow" button – they unintentionally permit the webpage to deliver browser notifications. These advertisements can endorse various scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

In summary, via websites like av-com.co[.]in – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by av-com.co.in
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Yandex Safebrowsing (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	5.45.112.153
Observed Domains	sitemaps.av-com.co[.]in; sitemap.av-com.co[.]in; av-com.co[.]in
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

Bestntmads24[.]com, biloposipalae[.]com, and datingdreams[.]top are merely a couple of our latest articles on rogue sites. Despite their varying appearance, the purpose of these sites is the same – to promote browser notifications.

These adverts push deceptive and malicious content. While legitimate products/services may be encountered through spam notifications – they are unlikely to be endorsed by their actual developers. It is most probable that this promotion is undertaken by scammers motivated to obtain illegitimate commissions by abusing the promoted content's affiliate programs.

How did av-com.co[.]in gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, you've likely accessed av-com.co[.]in 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 permit suspicious pages to deliver them (i.e., do not press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification delivery from such websites (i.e., select "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open dubious sites without prompt, it could be caused by adware installed on it or the system. 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 av-com.co[.]in website:

Appearance of the av-com.co[.]in website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

User consent is required for any website to display browser notifications (advertisements). Hence, you have likely entered av-com.co[.]in at some point and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification is harmless. However, these ads can promote content that may cause severe issues (including system infections).

Is av-com.co[.]in a virus?

No, av-com.co[.]in is not considered to be a virus. However, sites of this kind commonly promote virulent content, such as online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove av-com.co[.]in ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and undo the permissions granted for this av-com.co[.]in site. It will also restrict all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious webpages. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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