How to remove permissions given to the-prize-stash.com

What kind of page is the-prize-stash[.]com?

We have analyzed the-prize-stash[.]com and concluded that it is a shady web page that can send deceptive notifications (if allowed). These notifications contain misleading messages and can take users to unreliable sites. Users should not permit the-prize-stash[.] to show notifications and should avoid visiting the page.

The-prize-stash[.]com in detail

The-prize-stash[.]com claims to offer visitors a chance to "grab" a $1000 Cash App gift card. However, following the instructions on the site can lead to data theft, as the site requests various details to "receive" the gift card. Thus, it is highly advisable not to enter any personal information on the-prize-stash[.]com.

Also, the-prize-stash[.]com wants to show notifications, and clicking the "Allow" option in a pop-up window presented while visiting the page grants it this permission. Notifications from the-prize-stash[.]com include fraudulent messages regarding an arriving package. Clicking them can open deceptive and potentially malicious web pages.

Users may land on sites hosting various scams, such as fake giveaways, surveys, lotteries, technical support scams, and more. They may also direct users to websites hosting malware or other harmful content.

These pages can mislead users into transferring funds to scammers, granting cybercriminals remote access to their devices, downloading harmful software, or revealing sensitive information like credit card numbers or passwords. In order to avoid these risks, it is crucial to deny notification permissions to the-prize-stash[.]com.

If permission has been granted to this site or a similar one, it should be revoked immediately. Instructions on how to do this are provided below.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by the-prize-stash.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.213.243
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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Websites of this type in general

When websites like the-prize-stash[.]com gain permission to show notifications, they often exploit it to promote scams, malicious apps, fraudulent pages, and more. Examples of similar websites include samplesfoundme[.]com, rwrdznga[.]com, and news-penifi[.]com.

Users typically stumble upon these sites unintentionally, often via dubious ads, pop-ups, links from untrustworthy sites, phishing emails, or rogue ad networks (often used by torret sites, illegal movie streaming websites, and similar pages).

How did the-prize-stash[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Web pages can only send notifications if users grant permission, typically by clicking options like "Allow" or "Enable Notifications" in a browser pop-up. As a result, notifications from the-prize-stash[.]com appear because the site has received permission to send them.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If a website wants to show notifications and seems untrustworthy, it is advisable to choose "Block" or "Deny" or close the page. Web pages instructing visitors to click "Allow" to view content, complete a CAPTCHA, or play a video cannot be trusted. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of the-prize-stash[.]com website (GIF):

Notification from the-prize-stash[.]com:

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Quick menu:

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

Websites need user consent to send notifications, and the-prize-stash[.]com has likely received this permission. Users usually enable notifications by clicking "Allow" or a similar option when prompted by the website.

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

Notifications themselves cannot directly infect computers, but clicking them can lead users to fraudulent websites. These sites may try to trick users into downloading and installing malicious software.

Is the-prize-stash[.]com a virus?

Websites like the-prize-stash[.]com are not viruses. Their main goal is to promote untrustworthy sites, including scam pages or those that may host malicious software.

Will Combo Cleaner remove the-prize-stash[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system, revoke any permissions granted to the-prize-stash[.]com, and block access to the site, requiring no further action on your part.

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