How to remove gwrldtpnws1.xyz notifications (ads)

What kind of page is gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz?

Our researchers discovered the gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz rogue page while browsing suspect websites. Upon examination, we learned that this webpage endorses browser notification spam and redirects visitors to different (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) sites.

The majority of users that access gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz and similar pages do so via redirects generated by websites utilizing rogue advertising networks.

Gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz overview

At the time of research, gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz displayed a continuously buffering video. It must be mentioned that the content encountered on and through rogue websites may vary depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation).

Gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz requested permission to deliver browser notifications, and it created the appearance that by doing so – users will be able to play the fake video.

Rogue sites use their notifications to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. These adverts can endorse online scams, untrustworthy/dangerous software, and even malware. Therefore, through pages like gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by gwrldtpnws1.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Phishing), Seclookup (Malicious), Trustwave (Phishing), Yandex Safebrowsing (Phishing), ESET (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	173.214.240.15
Observed Domains	4149f44.gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz; 03436bf.gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz; 12f0767.gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz; 18b41b1.gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz; 267c8e2.gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz; 2e014da.gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz; 36fc821.gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz; 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 investigated thousands of rogue webpages; found-cash-now[.]com, globalvpnnewse[.]top, gounrical[.]com, and forexsnap[.]site are just a few of our latest articles. The purpose of these sites is to trick visitors into enabling browser notification delivery; this goal is often achieved through various lures, such as clickbait, explicit adult-oriented content, fake CAPTCHA verification, etc.

Spam notifications promote deceptive and malicious material. Note that while a legitimate products or services may be encountered via these ads – they are unlikely to be endorsed by their developers or other official parties. It is most probable that this endorsement is undertaken by scammers who abuse the promoted content's affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

User permission is necessary for any website to display browser notifications. Therefore, if you are receiving these advertisements from gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz – it is evident that when this page was visited, consent to their delivery was granted by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not permit dubious webpages to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise denying notification delivery from such pages (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignoring these requests in their entirety.

In case of continuous unprompted redirects to suspicious sites, inspect the browser and system for installed advertising-support software (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 gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz website:

Appearance of the gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by gwrldtpnws1.xyz?
• 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 gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications (advertisements) without user permission. Hence, you've likely visited gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page.

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

While clicking on a browser notification does not pose a direct infection threat, that does not extend to the content these ads promote. Spam notifications push websites/software that can cause malware infections and other severe issues.

Is gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz a virus?

Websites like gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz are not classed as viruses, but they can endorse virulent content. These sites commonly promote online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Combo Cleaner will scan your system and remove the permissions given to the gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz site. It will also deny all further access to this and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, additional actions will not be necessary.

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