How to remove permissions granted to watchgreatlyquickthe-file.top
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What kind of page is watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top?
Our inspection of watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top has shown that this website cannot be trusted. It presents misleading content to deceive visitors into agreeing to receive its notifications. If allowed, watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top can bombard users with fake and annoying warnings, alerts, offers, etc.
Watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top in detail
Watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top displays an image of robots and instructs visitors to click "Allow" to confirm that they are not robots. It falsely claims this is necessary to pass a CAPTCHA. However, legitimate websites never make such claims, as clicking "Allow" grants permission for sites to send notifications if they request it.
Notifications from watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top can take users to sites designed to display warnings about viruses or system issues to trick users into calling fake tech support. Users may be tricked into paying scammers for fake products or services and (or) disclosing personal information.
Also, these notifications can expose users to fake login pages or other sites (e.g., pages hosting fake lotteries or giveaways) designed to steal login credentials, credit card details, ID card information, or other data. Moreover, they can take users to websites hosting adult content, illegal downloads, or malware-infected pages.
It means that trusting notifications from watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top can result in monetary loss, identity theft, computer infections, and other issues. For these reasons, it is highly advisable not to permit watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top and similar websites to send notifications.
Name | Ads by watchgreatlyquickthe-file.top |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | alphaMountain.ai (Phishing), Combo Cleaner (Phishing), CyRadar (Phishing), G-Data (Phishing), Trustwave (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 172.67.192.98 |
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. |
More about similar websites
Users often end up on these web pages by accident. For instance, they are redirected through rogue advertising networks found on torrent or illegal streaming platforms (and similar sites). Other pathways include fraudulent emails, misleading pop-ups, deceptive ads, or links on untrustworthy sites.
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How did watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top is able to send notifications because permission has been granted for it to do so by clicking "Allow" or a similar option in a pop-up that a browser provided while visiting the page. Websites need user consent to send notifications; they cannot do so without permission.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
If a suspicious website asks for authorization to send notifications, always select "Block" or "Deny" or a similar option, or exit the site. Trustworthy websites do not ask users to click "Allow" to complete actions like passing a CAPTCHA, downloading files, confirming 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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- 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 watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top in the right lower corner of my desktop?
If you are getting notifications from watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top, it means you visited the site and accidentally granted it permission to send them. Websites cannot display notifications without your consent.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
Clicking a misleading notification does not cause direct harm, but it can take you to harmful websites that may infect your device with malware.
Is watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top a virus?
Websites like watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top are not viruses. Nevertheless, these pages can deceive users into installing unwanted apps, participating in various scams (e.g., fake giveaways), or accessing other unreliable sites.
Will Combo Cleaner remove watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, remove all permissions granted to watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top, and prevent any future access to the site. No additional steps will be required from you.
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