How to stop getting notifications from mac-uptodate.com

What kind of page is mac-uptodate[.]com?

Our analysis of mac-uptodate[.]com has shown that this is a misleading website designed to get permission from visitors to send notifications. The site uses clickbait to achieve its purpose. Users should avoid mac-uptodate[.]com and not permit it to show notifications to avoid exposure to various online threats.

Mac-uptodate[.]com in detail

Mac-uptodate[.]com displays the message "Click to confirm that you are not a robot" and presents a fake checkbox with the reCEPTCHA logo and "I'm not a robot" message. Also, a web browser informs visitors that mac-uptodate[.]com wants to show notifications and provides "Allow" and "Block" options.

The purpose of mac-uptodate[.]com is to trick visitors into clicking the "Allow" option by suggesting that this action is required to access the site/its content. However, doing so permits mac-uptodate[.]com to send notifications. Usually, notifications coming from such pages are deceptive and can direct users to potentially malicious websites.

Notifications from mac-uptodate[.]com can take users to pages that display warnings or error messages claiming their device is at risk, urging them to call a fake tech support line or download harmful tools. They can also lead to sites hosting fake investment offers or "giveaway" schemes where users can be tricked into sending cryptocurrency to scammers.

Moreover, these notifications can lead to deceptive sites designed to steal personal or financial information or trick users into paying for fake products or services. Additionally, they might direct users to sites hosting malicious software. Therefore, mac-uptodate[.]com and similar websites should not be allowed to show notifications.

If such permission is already granted, it should be revoked as soon as possible.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by mac-uptodate.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	alphaMountain.ai (Malicious), Fortinet (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	3.143.131.22
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

Users often land on sites like mac-uptodate[.]com unintentionally. This typically happens through unreliable ad networks associated with questionable platforms such as illegal movie streaming, torrent, adult, and similar websites. These sites may also be opened when users click suspicious advertisements, links from deceptive emails, misleading pop-ups, notifications, and similar elements.

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How did mac-uptodate[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

If you are seeing notifications from mac-uptodate[.]com, it indicates the site has been granted permission to send them. This occurs when users click "Allow" or a similar option in their browser. Sites like mac-uptodate[.]com cannot display notifications without being allowed to do so.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you encounter a questionable website asking permission to show notifications, exit the page or select "Block", "Deny", or a similar option. Be wary of sites that use deceptive messages to pressure you into clicking "Allow". If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of mac-uptodate[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Notifications from mac-uptodate[.]com appear because this page has been allowed to show them by clicking "Allow" or a similar option while visiting it.

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

Notifications from untrustworthy websites (or any other sites) cannot infect computers. However, clicking them can take users to malicious websites.

Is mac-uptodate[.]com a virus?

Websites like mac-uptodate[.]com are not viruses. Most of them promote shady apps and websites, and various scams.

Will Combo Cleaner remove mac-uptodate[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all the permissions granted to mac-uptodate[.]com. It will also block further access to mac-uptodate[.]com. No additional steps will be required.

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