How to remove notifications (ads) delivered by the wsdefender.xyz website

What kind of page is wsdefender[.]xyz?

While browsing suspect sites, our research team discovered the wsdefender[.]xyz rogue page. Its purpose is to deceive visitors into consenting to the webpage's browser notification delivery. This page can also redirect users to different (likely untrustworthy/hazardous) websites.

Most visitors access wsdefender[.]xyz and similar webpages through redirects caused by sites that employ rogue advertising networks.

Wsdefender[.]xyz overview

It is pertinent to mention that the behavior of rogue sites (i.e., what they host/promote) might differ depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation.

At the time of research, wsdefender[.]xyz displayed a checkbox-type CAPTCHA test, below which was the following text – "We have registered suspicious traffic coming from your network. Using this page, we will be able to determine that you are not the robot".

We have previously encountered this exact lure, and its second part is usually displayed after the checkbox is clicked. However, wsdefender[.]xyz immediately presented the second set of the instructions – "Press 'Allow' to prove that you are not a robot".

By completing this fake CAPTCHA verification test (i.e., clicking the "Allow" button), users inadvertently permit wsdefender[.]xyz to display browser notifications. These ads can endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

In summary, through webpages like wsdefender[.]xyz – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by wsdefender.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.86.20
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

We have investigated countless rogue pages; avscan[.]buzz, groopheetex[.]com, initiatesophisticateduberthe-file[.]top, and hermantermi[.]com are merely some of our latest articles. These sites deliver browser notifications promoting deceptive and malicious content.

While legitimate products or services can be encountered via these adverts – they are unlikely to be endorsed in this fashion by any official parties. It is most probable that this endorsement is performed by scammers who abuse the promoted content's affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did wsdefender[.]xyz gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites need user consent to deliver browser notifications. Therefore, if you are receiving these advertisements from wsdefender[.]xyz – it is likely that you've visited this page at some point and permitted their delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

It is important to be selective when permitting sites to display browser notifications. Suspicious webpages must not be enabled to deliver these ads; instead, their requests have to be ignored or denied (i.e., by pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open dubious websites unprompted, 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 (advertisement) displayed by the wsdefender[.]xyz website:

Appearance of the wsdefender[.]xyz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

User permission is necessary for any website to deliver browser notifications (adverts). Hence, you've likely accessed wsdefender[.]xyz and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.

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

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

Is wsdefender[.]xyz a virus?

No, sites like wsdefender[.]xyz are not classified as viruses, although they can endorse virulent content. Rogue webpages can promote online scams, untrustworthy/dangerous, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and revert all the permissions granted to the wsdefender[.]xyz page. It will also deny further access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, no additional steps will be required.

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