How to remove permissions granted to initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file.top

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We have reviewed initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top and found that it displays misleading content to lure visitors into permitting it to show notifications. Allowing notifications from sites like initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top can expose users to scams and other risks. It is recommended to avoid initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top.

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Initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top displays an image of robots and encourages users to click "Allow" to prove that they are not robots. It suggests that users need to take this step to pass a CAPTCHA. The method used by initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top is known as clickbait, and it is intended to trick visitors into accepting notifications from the site.

These notifications can direct users to fake login pages, where their login credentials can be stolen. Also, they can lead to websites where users could be tricked into paying for fake products or services or disclosing other personal information (e.g., credit card details, ID card information).

Furthermore, notifications from initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top may push users to call fake customer support numbers, where scammers can further extract money or personal information. These notifications may claim that computers are infected and urge users to call the provided number or take other actions.

Moreover, notifications from initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top might direct users to web pages hosting malicious software. Overall, trusting these deceptive notifications can lead to identity theft, computer infections, monetary loss, and other issues. If initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top sends notifications, permission to do so should be revoked.

Our removal guide can be found below.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Google Safebrowsing (Phishing), Seclookup (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.129.217
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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How did initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top sends notifications because you clicked "Allow" or a similar option in a browser pop-up while visiting the site. Websites require your permission to send notifications, and sites like this often use misleading tactics, such as clickbait, to trick users into granting this permission.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If a questionable website requests permission to send notifications, opt for "Block", "Deny", "Block Notifications" (or a similar) option or exit the site entirely. Remember, trusted websites do not ask users to click "Allow" to complete CAPTCHAs, download files, verify your 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 initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

To receive notifications from a website, you must first grant permission to send them. This indicates that you likely visited initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top previously and allowed it to send notifications.

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

Clicking on a notification is not dangerous on its own, but it can redirect users to harmful websites.

Is initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top a virus?

Websites like initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top are not viruses. However, they tend to be used as tools to promote shady apps, scams, and other unreliable websites.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all the permissions granted to initiatehighlyoriginalthe-file[.]top. It will also block all further access to this page. No additional steps will be required.

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