How to stop the linkbtrads.top webpage from delivering notifications (ads)

What kind of page is linkbtrads[.]top?

Our researchers discovered the linkbtrads[.]top rogue page while inspecting suspect websites. After we examined this webpage, we learned that it endorses browser notification spam and causes redirects to different (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites. Most users enter pages like linkbtrads[.]top via redirects generated by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

Linkbtrads[.]top overview

The behavior of rogue pages (i.e., what they host/promote) might depend on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). When we inspected linkbtrads[.]top, it displayed a fake CAPTCHA verification test. However, unlike most, this webpage included information about browser notifications, and that does not improve the success of this fraudulent test.

Linkbtrads[.]top is permitted to deliver browser notifications when the "Allow" button is pressed. Rogue websites use them to run intrusive ad campaigns. The delivered advertisements can endorse online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

In summary, through webpages like linkbtrads[.]top – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by linkbtrads.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	alphaMountain.ai (Suspicious), Trustwave (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.28.166
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 written about numerous rogue sites; watchspeedyheavilythe-file[.]top, everesthike[.]top, trafficwatchers[.]com, and bolingor.co[.]in are merely some of our latest articles.

These webpages deliver browser notifications promoting deceptive and malicious material. Note that any genuine content encountered through these adverts is most likely endorsed by scammers abusing their affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did linkbtrads[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can only deliver browser notifications with user permission. Hence, you have likely accessed linkbtrads[.]top at some point and consented to the advertisement delivery by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

It is worth mentioning that rogue pages commonly use lures (e.g., fake CAPTCHA verification tests, clickbait, adult-oriented content, etc.) to entice visitors into permitting browser notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not permit suspect webpages to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise ignoring or denying notification requests from such websites (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

In case of continuous unprompted redirects to dubious sites, inspect the browser and system for installed advertising-supported software (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 linkbtrads[.]top website:

Appearance of the linkbtrads[.]top website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Websites require user consent to deliver browser notifications. Hence, if you are receiving these advertisements from linkbtrads[.]top – it is evident that when this page was visited, permission for their delivery was granted by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.

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

While clicking on a browser notification is harmless – that does not extend to the content these adverts endorse. Spam notifications are known to push websites and software that can cause system infections and other severe issues.

Is linkbtrads[.]top a virus?

Websites like linkbtrads[.]top are not classed as viruses, although they can promote virulent content. Pages of this kind commonly endorse online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan systems and revoke the permissions given to the linkbtrads[.]top page. It can also deny all further access to this and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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