How to block deviceflowconnection.co.in ads
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of page is deviceflowconnection.co[.]in?
We have inspected deviceflowconnection.co[.]in and discovered that it is a deceptive website that aims to trick users into agreeing to receive its notifications. Granting this permission allows the site to push false alerts and other messages. It is best to deny notification requests from sites like deviceflowconnection.co[.]in and close them.
Deviceflowconnection.co[.]in in detail
Upon visiting deviceflowconnection.co[.]in, a pop-up window with an empty checkbox, "I'm not a robot" text line, and fake reCAPTCHA logo are presented. The site implies that ticking the checkbox is required to confirm that you are not a robot. Doing so leads to another message instructing to click "Allow" to prove that you are not a robot.
The purpose of deviceflowconnection.co[.]in is to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. The site obtains this permission after the "Allow" button (an option provided by a browser) is clicked. Once deviceflowconnection.co[.]in is able to send notifications, it delivers fake warnings and other deceptive notifications.
For instance, deviceflowconnection.co[.]in shows notifications claiming that your computer is infected with seven viruses. These notifications are disguised as warnings from Norton antivirus. They urge you to remove the supposed harmful threats to keep your system safe. Clicking notifications from deviceflowconnection.co[.]in can open unreliable websites.
Interacting with these notifications can lead to sites hosting various scams, including technical support scams, fake giveaways, and lotteries. Also, it can expose users to malicious software, phishing websites, and other threats. Overall, websites promoted through notifications from deviceflowconnection.co[.]in can be used to steal money, information, distribute malware, and for other purposes.
Therefore, it is highly advisable not to allow deviceflowconnection.co[.]in to send notifications and to remove such permission if it has already been granted.
Name | Ads by deviceflowconnection.co.in |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 108.62.60.42 |
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. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
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How did deviceflowconnection.co[.]in gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Deviceflowconnection.co[.]in gained the ability to send notifications when you selected "Allow" or a similar option in a pop-up presented by your browser. Websites must get your permission to send notifications, and sites like deviceflowconnection.co[.]in often use deceptive strategies to obtain it.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
If a website appears suspicious and asks for permission to show notifications, select "Block", "Block Notifications", "Deny", or a similar option, or leave the page. Note that trusted websites never ask you to click "Allow" for actions such as solving CAPTCHAs, downloading files, verifying your age, or watching videos.
If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Notification from deviceflowconnection.co[.]in:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by deviceflowconnection.co.in?
- 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 deviceflowconnection.co[.]in in the right lower corner of my desktop?
If deviceflowconnection.co[.]in sends notifications, it means that it has been allowed to do so. No website can show notifications without permission.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
Notifications from dubious websites can take users to malicious web pages. However, these notifications cannot directly infect computers.
Is deviceflowconnection.co[.]in a virus?
Websites like deviceflowconnection.co[.]in are not viruses. Usually, they are used to trick users into opening scam websites and other unreliable pages, and (or) downloading questionable apps.
Will Combo Cleaner remove deviceflowconnection.co[.]in ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, revoke all permissions granted to deviceflowconnection.co[.]in, and block any further access to this site. No further action will be needed.
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