How to remove notifications/ads from forexsnap.site

What kind of page is forexsnap[.]site?

Forexsnap[.]site is a rogue page discovered by our research team during a routine inspection of dubious websites. Our examination of this webpage revealed that forexsnap[.]site promotes browser notification spam and redirects to other (likely questionable/malicious) sites.

Most visitors enter forexsnap[.]site and analogous webpages through redirects caused by sites that employ rogue advertising networks.

Forexsnap[.]site overview

The behavior of rogue websites (i.e., what they host/promote) might differ depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. When we accessed forexsnap[.]site, it promoted the Opera browser.

It is noteworthy that even if the webpage leads users to the official Opera site, this promotion is unlikely to be legitimate. It is most probable that the goal is to obtain illegitimate commissions by abusing the affiliate program. Likewise, it must be mentioned that there are no guarantees that the page will redirect to the official website instead of an imitator promoting a harmful piece of software under the guise of Opera (or another program).

Furthermore, forexsnap[.]site requested permission to deliver browser notifications. These ads can endorse online scams (phishing, technical support, etc.), untrustworthy/hazardous software (adware, browser hijackers, PUAs, etc.), and malware (trojans, ransomware, etc.).

To summarize, through sites like forexsnap[.]site – users may experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by forexsnap.site
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	91.218.50.173
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 investigated countless rogue webpages; vividtales[.]site, rainorsun[.]site, and xerzxxx[.]xyz are merely a couple of our latest articles.

These sites deliver browser notifications endorsing deceptive/malicious material. Keep in mind that any genuine products or services encountered via these adverts are most likely to be promoted by scammers seeking to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did forexsnap[.]site gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can only deliver browser notifications with user permission. Hence, you have likely visited forexsnap[.]site at some point and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option on this page – thereby enabling the advertisement delivery.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

It is important to be selective when permitting websites to deliver browser notifications. Dubious webpages must not be allowed; instead, their requests have to be ignored or denied (i.e., by clicking "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open suspicious sites unprompted, it could be due to adware installed on the device. 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 forexsnap[.]site website:

Appearance of the forexsnap[.]site website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Websites need user consent to deliver browser notifications (ads). Therefore, you have likely entered forexsnap[.]site and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

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

Merely clicking on a browser notification is harmless. However, these advertisements can endorse content that is capable of causing system infections and other severe issues.

Is forexsnap[.]site a virus?

Rogue websites (e.g., forexsnap[.]site, etc.) are not classed as viruses, but they can promote virulent content. These pages typically endorse online scams, untrustworthy/dangerous software, and even malware.

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

Combo Cleaner will scan your device and revoke the permission given to the forexsnap[.]site website. Additionally, it will block further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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