How to block protocolw.xyz notifications

What kind of page is protocolw[.]xyz?

While inspecting protocolw[.]xyz, we found that it uses clickbait to lure visitors into accepting its notifications. It is common for notifications from websites like protocolw[.]xyz to contain misleading messages (e.g., fake warnings). Therefore, protocolw[.]xyz and similar web pages should be avoided and should not be allowed to send notifications.

Protocolw[.]xyz in detail

Protocolw[.]xyz displays an image of a robot and a misleading message stating that it has registered suspicious traffic coming from your network. The site also claims that it will be used to determine that you are not a robot. Protocolw[.]xyz also features a checkbox with an "I'm not a robot" message.

Upon clicking anywhere on the site, a message instructing you to click the "Allow" button to prove that you are not a robot appears. This button is an option provided by a browser that, if clicked, permits protocolw[.]xyz to show notifications. Web pages that use deceptive methods to obtain this permission should not be trusted.

Notifications from protocolw[.]xyz can include fake system warnings claiming that a computer is infected with five viruses, damaged by suspicious programs, and urging to clean the computer. Interacting with these notifications can lead users to various scams (e.g., fake lotteries, giveaways, surveys, technical support scams, etc.).

Also, these notifications can direct users to websites hosting malicious software. It is highly advisable not to trust such notifications to avoid monetary loss, identity theft, computer infections, or other issues. If protocolw[.]xyz has been allowed to send notifications, this permission should be revoked as soon as possible.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by protocolw.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	alphaMountain.ai (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.86.42
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

Web pages like protocolw[.]xyz are typically accessed via torrent, adult, illegal movie streaming, and similar sites that use unreliable advertising networks. Users can also open such pages through interactions with suspicious ads, links in fraudulent emails, misleading pop-ups, browser notifications, or advertisements generated by adware.

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

Protocolw[.]xyz sends notifications because you permitted it by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option when visiting site. Without your explicit consent, websites like protocolw[.]xyz cannot deliver notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If a suspicious website wants to show notifications, select "Block" or "Deny" in the browser prompt or close the page immediately. Keep in mind that legitimate websites will never pressure you to click "Allow" to verify a CAPTCHA, prove you are not a robot, play a video, download a file, or confirm your age.

If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of protocolw[.]xyz website (GIF):

Notification from protocolw[.]xyz:

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Quick menu:

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

To receive notifications from a website, you must first grant permission. This indicates that you have likely visited protocolw[.]xyz and permitted it to send notifications.

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

Notifications from dubious websites cannot infect computers but they can take users to web pages hosting malware or other unreliable content.

Is protocolw[.]xyz a virus?

Websites like protocolw[.]xyz are not viruses. In most cases, they are designed to trick users into opening scam websites, downloading dubious apps, or taking other actions.

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

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

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