Removing notifications (ads) displayed by the altaipeak.top webpage
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of page is altaipeak[.]top?
Our research team found the altaipeak[.]top rogue page while browsing untrustworthy websites. After examining this webpage, we determined that it promotes browser notification spam and redirects users to different (likely unreliable/hazardous) sites.
Visitors to altaipeak[.]top and similar pages primarily access them through redirects caused by websites employing rogue advertising networks.
Altaipeak[.]top overview
It is pertinent to mention that the content encountered on and via rogue webpages might be influenced by factors like the visitor's IP address (geolocation). When we accessed altaipeak[.]top, it displayed an animated cartoon-style robot saying – "PRESS THE 'ALLOW' BUTTON TO VERIFY YOU'RE HUMAN!".
This CAPTCHA verification is fake, and by completing this test – users inadvertently enable the page to deliver browser notifications. Advertisements of this kind can endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and malware.
To summarize, through sites like altaipeak[.]top – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
Name | Ads by altaipeak.top |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 23.73.207.13 |
Observed Domains | jfdhq.altaipeak[.]top; 234hd2.altaipeak[.]top; a3ing.altaipeak[.]top; anything.altaipeak[.]top; cdnstatic.altaipeak[.]top; da.altaipeak[.]top; fb.altaipeak[.]top; ga.altaipeak[.]top; gb.altaipeak[.]top; ghgg2.altaipeak[.]top; 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. |
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
We have written about thousands of rogue webpages; primewallsecurity.co[.]in, quildwarium[.]com, and kumpoaphy[.]com are but a couple of our newest articles. Despite their widely different appearance, these sites have the same goal – to deceive visitors into permitting browser notification delivery.
Spam notifications promote deceptive and malicious material. Remember that any genuine content encountered via these ads is most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse its affiliate programs in order to acquire illegitimate commissions.
How did altaipeak[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, if you are receiving these adverts from altaipeak[.]top – it is evident that when this page was entered, permission for their delivery was granted 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 dubious sites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, deny notification delivery from such webpages (i.e., select "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignore these requests in their entirety.
In case of continuous unprompted redirects to suspicious 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 altaipeak[.]top website:
Appearance of the altaipeak[.]top website (GIF):
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by altaipeak.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 altaipeak[.]top in the right lower corner of my desktop?
You've likely visited altaipeak[.]top and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option. Keep in mind that no website can deliver browser notifications (adverts) without user permission.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
No, clicking on a browser notification poses no infection threat. However, these ads can endorse content that may cause system infections and other serious problems.
Is altaipeak[.]top a virus?
No, altaipeak[.]top is not classed as a virus. Although, webpages of this kind can promote virulent content (e.g., online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, malware, etc.).
Will Combo Cleaner remove altaipeak[.]top ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and remove the permissions given to the altaipeak[.]top site. It will also deny all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious webpages. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.
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