How to remove permissions given to scanprotects.com

What kind of page is scanprotects[.]com?

We have inspected the site and discovered that it presents a fake warning and requests permission to show notifications. If granted permission, scanprotects[.]com can deliver deceptive notifications designed to open potentially malicious websites. Therefore, scanprotects[.]com should not be trusted and closed immediately if ever encountered.

Scanprotects[.]com in detail

Once visited, scanprotects[.]com displays a fake warning claiming that the recipient's data is at risk. It states that hackers target their sensitive information and that personal data, photos, passwords, and financial details are vulnerable. The message urges immediate action to protect the device.

Scanprotects[.]com also displays a pop-up that appears to come from the web browser, offering "Block" and "Allow" options for users to accept or reject notifications. A similar, legitimate pop-up message provided by a browser appears as well. If the user selects "Allow" in the latter pop-up, scanprotects[.]com is granted permission to send notifications.

Agreeing to receive notifications from scanprotects[.]com can lead to unwanted pop-ups, exposure to scam sites, malware downloads, and other harmful content. These notifications can promote fake lotteries, giveaways, surveys, technical support scams, etc. Also, they can trick users into opening web pages designed to distribute malware.

On web pages opened via notifications from scanprotects[.]com, users may be tricked into paying for fake services or products, entering personal information (e.g., passwords or credit card details), infecting computers, or taking other actions that benefit scammers or threat actors.

Therefore, it is advisable to avoid visiting web pages like scanprotects[.]com and never allow them to send notifications.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by scanprotects.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	138.68.83.135
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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Similar pages general

Websites like scanprotects[.]com use permission to send notifications to promote scams, potentially harmful apps, and other untrustworthy sites. It is important to note that users usually encounter these sites unintentionally. It often occurs through deceptive ads, pop-ups, links in phishing emails, or malicious ad networks.

The aforementioned networks tend to be used by torrent sites, illegal streaming platforms, and other unreliable or suspicious websites. More examples of websites similar to scanprotects[.]com are bestxsvilrsoftopia[.]com, ucapsidop[.]info, and unhesiss[.]shop.

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

Web pages can display notifications if users grant permission, typically by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", "Enable Notifications", or a similar option in a browser pop-up. Scanprotects[.]com can show notifications because it has received permission to do so.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If a website wants to show notifications and appears fishy, click the "Block" or "Deny" option or simply close the page. Avoid websites that prompt users to click "Allow" to view content, complete a CAPTCHA, or watch a video, as these sites are often untrustworthy.

If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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

Text in the fake message displayed by scanprotects[.]com:

Your Data Is at Risk - Protect it NOW!
Hecker are on the hunt for your sensitive information
Your personal data, photos, passwords, and financial details are all vulnerable. Don’t let cybercriminals win. Take action today!
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Quick menu:

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

A website can only send browser notifications if the user grants permission. This indicates that you likely visited scanprotects[.]com and accepted its request to send notifications.

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

Clicking deceptive notifications does not cause immediate harm, but the websites they lead to can be malicious and present significant security risks.

Is scanprotects[.]com a virus?

Websites like scanprotects[.]com are not classified as viruses. However, they can still deceive users into visiting untrustworthy websites, downloading potentially harmful programs, or taking other actions that could cause them various issues.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system, revoke any permissions granted to scanprotects[.]com, and block access to the site. No further action will be required from you.

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