How to remove permissions given to protocolchainflow.com

What kind of page is protocolchainflow[.]com?

We have examined protocolchainflow[.]com and discovered that it displays misleading messages (fake warnings) and wants to show notifications. Agreeing to receive notifications from protocolchainflow[.]com can result in exposure to various scams and other deceptive content.

Protocolchainflow[.]com in detail

Our inspection has shown that protocolchainflow[.]com runs the "You've Visited Illegal Infected Website" scam. It presents a fake security alert claiming that you have visited an unsafe site with illegal content and your PC is at risk of being infected by viruses. Also, the fake alert instructs users to perform an antivirus scan to continue browsing safely.

Also, protocolchainflow[.]com requests permission to show notifications. If allowed, the site can send fake "antivirus protection notices" notifying users about a detected virus and urging them not to let it damage their system. These notifications are created to trick users into interacting with them.

Clicking these notifications can lead users to phishing sites, fake giveaways, lotteries, or fraudulent surveys, where personal information like login credentials or credit card details may be stolen. They might also direct users to technical support scams, where fraudsters attempt to trick users into paying for unnecessary services or software, disclosing sensitive information, or downloading harmful software.

Additionally, notifications from protocolchainflow[.]com promote malware downloads, which can compromise a device's security, steal sensitive data, or cause system damage. Overall, interacting with such notifications exposes users to a range of risks, from identity theft to financial loss and malware infections.

Therefore, it is important to avoid visiting websites like protocolchainflow[.]com and never allow them to send notifications.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by protocolchainflow.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	46.101.105.191
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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More about similar websites

Users often land on these websites through deceptive ads, pop-ups, links, and fake buttons on dubious sites. Rogue ad networks, commonly associated with illegal streaming platforms, torrent sites, and adult websites, can also lead users to sites like protocolchainflow[.]com. Additionally, adware or fraudulent emails with links may promote them.

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How did protocolchainflow[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites need user permission to send notifications, granted by clicking "Allow" or a similar option in a browser pop-up. If protocolchainflow[.]com is sending notifications, it means you have given it permission when provoked.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

When an untrustworthy website asks for notification permission, click "Deny", "Block", or close the page entirely. Reliable websites do not ask visitors to click "Allow" to solve CAPTCHAs, download files or apps, verify age, watch videos, etc. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of protocolchainflow[.]com website (GIF):

Notification from protocolchainflow[.]com:

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Quick menu:

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

Web pages can send notifications only if users give permission. This suggests that you have visited protocolchainflow[.]com and granted it permission to send notifications.

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

Clicking notifications from unreliable websites may not be immediately harmful, but it can lead users to malicious sites.

Is protocolchainflow[.]com a virus?

Websites like protocolchainflow[.]com are not viruses themselves, but they can expose users to risks such as scams, phishing attacks, and the download of harmful applications.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, remove permissions granted to protocolchainflow[.]com, and block any future access to the site. No additional steps will be required.

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