How to block initiatecurrenthighlythe-file.top notifications

What kind of page is initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top?

We have inspected initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top and discovered that it uses a deceptive method to obtain permission to show notifications. If allowed, initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top may bombard users with fake notifications to trick them into visiting unreliable pages. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top.

Initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top in detail

Initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top displays an image of robots and instructs visitors to click "Allow" if they are not robots. The page suggests that doing so is required to pass a CAPTCHA. However, our analysis has shown that there is no CAPTCHA on initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top.

The request displayed on initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top is an attempt to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. Web pages like initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top usually show misleading notifications (e.g., fake warnings or offers) and can lead users to potentially malicious sites.

These websites can be designed to trick users into disclosing sensitive information like credit card details, ID card information, login credentials, etc. They can also be used to distribute malicious software (or less malicious apps like adware and browser hijackers) and steal money from users.

Therefore, interacting with notifications from initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top might lead to issues like identity theft, computer infections, monetary loss, and other problems. It is advisable to avoid visiting initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top and close it if ever encountered.

If initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top or a similar website is already allowed to show notifications, this permission should be revoked as soon as possible.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by initiatecurrenthighlythe-file.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.30.197
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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Users visit sites like initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top unintentionally, often while browsing torrent sites, illegal movie streaming platforms, or other pages that rely on shady ad networks. These sites can also be accessed through misleading ads and pop-ups or links on untrustworthy web pages (or links received from fraudsters via email).

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How did initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top can send notifications because you mistakenly selected "Allow" or a similar option. These sites often use deceptive tactics to trick users into granting permission to show notifications. They cannot do so without permission.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you come across a suspicious site asking for permission to send notifications, choose "Block" or "Deny" (or a similar option), or simply leave the page. Legitimate websites never ask users to click "Allow" to complete a CAPTCHA, download files or programs, verify their age, or watch videos.

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

Appearance of initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by initiatecurrenthighlythe-file.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 initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Websites require user permission to be able to send notifications. Thus, initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top shows notifications because it has been permitted to do so by clicking "Allow" or a similar option while visiting it.

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

While notifications from untrustworthy websites can redirect users to harmful sites, they cannot cause damage on their own.

Is initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top a virus?

Websites like initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top are not viruses. Such websites are typically used to mislead users into accessing fraudulent sites, installing questionable apps, or performing actions that could put their security at risk.

Will Combo Cleaner remove initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, revoke any permissions granted to initiatecurrenthighlythe-file[.]top, and block further access to it. No additional actions will be necessary.

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