Removing notifications/ads delivered by mergenetworkprotocol.co.in

What kind of page is mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in?

Our researchers discovered the mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in rogue page while investigating dubious websites. After examining it, we learned that this webpage endorses browser notification spam and redirects users to different (likely unreliable/harmful) sites.

The majority of users access mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in and similar pages via redirects caused by websites that employ rogue advertising networks.

Mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in overview

At the time of research, mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in presented us with a fake CAPTCHA verification test. However, the content encountered on and through rogue websites might differ depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation).

Mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in displayed what appeared to be an article that was blurred and a pop-up atop that imitated a checkbox-type CAPTCHA test. Upon its completion, the webpage was overlaid by a dark screen with high opacity and instructions to – "Click 'Allow' to confirm you are not a robot".

The "Allow" button is the consent option to mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in browser notification delivery. Advertisements of this kind can endorse online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

To summarize, through webpages like mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in – users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by mergenetworkprotocol.co.in
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	108.62.60.42
Observed Domains	cthbru8hubcc738irmcg.mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in; 1jm2y8m7caxozk.mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in; 41crbk3kghubcc73ejtbvg.mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in; 49oqlq5k4pvfyw.mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in; 7rfeynu4mnj6us.mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in; etc.
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 examined countless rogue pages; pectorsed[.]com, grimpoaltoumpa[.]com, and unlockcontent[.]org are merely a couple of our latest articles. These websites aim to deceive visitors into enabling browser notification delivery and often use lures for this purpose (e.g., fake CAPTCHA, clickbait, etc.).

Spam notifications promote deceptive and malicious content. Note that any genuine products/services encountered through these advertisements are most likely endorsed by scammers abusing their affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites require user permission to deliver browser notifications. Therefore, you've likely entered mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page – thereby permitting the ad delivery.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Should you stumble upon a suspicious webpage – do not enable it to deliver browser notifications (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, we advise ignoring or denying notification delivery from such pages (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

In case of continuous unprompted redirects to questionable sites, check the device for installed 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 mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in website:

Appearance of the mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

You have likely visited mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option. Keep in mind that no website can deliver these advertisements without user consent.

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

No, merely clicking on a browser notification is harmless. However, these ads can promote content capable of causing severe issues (including malware infections).

Is mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in a virus?

No, mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in is not considered to be a virus. However, rogue websites commonly endorse virulent content like online scams, untrustworthy/dangerous software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove mergenetworkprotocol.co[.]in ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and revoke the permissions given to this page. Additionally, Combo Cleaner will block all further access to it and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious websites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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