How to remove modefender.xyz notifications (ads)

What kind of page is modefender[.]xyz?

Modefender[.]xyz is the address of a rogue webpage that promotes browser notification spam and redirects users to other (likely unreliable/dangerous) sites. At the time of research, this page used a CAPTCHA-themed lure.

Most visitors access webpages of this kind via redirects caused by websites that use rogue advertising networks. Our researchers discovered modefender[.]xyz while investigating such networks.

Modefender[.]xyz overview

It is noteworthy that the content encountered on and through rogue sites might be influenced by factors like the visitor's IP address (geolocation).

When we accessed modefender[.]xyz, it claimed to have registered suspicious traffic and presented us with a checkbox-type CAPTCHA test. Upon its completion, another test was displayed, a set of instructions to – "Press 'Allow' to prove you are not a robot".

If a user presses the "Allow" button – they permit modefender[.]xyz to deliver browser notifications. These adverts can endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.

In summary, through pages like modefender[.]xyz – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by modefender.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.135.43
Observed Domains	cu8c5s0ko90s73b4u34g.modefender[.]xyz; cu7do5oko90s73av17ug.modefender[.]xyz; cu7drvgko90s73av1vg0.modefender[.]xyz; cu7dt18ko90s73av26c0.modefender[.]xyz; cu7dtm8ko90s73av2ah0.modefender[.]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

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These webpages deliver browser notifications promoting deceptive/malicious material. Remember that any genuine content encountered via these ads is most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse the affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

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

Websites can only deliver browsing notifications with user permission. Hence, you've likely accessed modefender[.]xyz and permitted the advertisement delivery by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option displayed on this webpage.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications – do not permit suspect websites to deliver them (i.e., do not click Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, decline notification delivery from such pages (i.e., press "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignore these requests altogether.

It is pertinent to mention that having adware on the device may result in suspicious sites being forced-open at random. Should you keep experiencing redirects of this kind, inspect the browser/system and immediately remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins.

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 modefender[.]xyz website:

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

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Quick menu:

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

User consent is necessary for any website to deliver browser notifications (adverts). This means that you've likely entered modefender[.]xyz at some point and clicked Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

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

No, merely clicking on a browser notification does not pose an infection threat. However, these advertisements can endorse content that may cause system infections and other severe issues.

Is modefender[.]xyz a virus?

No, rogue sites (such as modefender[.]xyz) are not classed as viruses, although they can promote virulent content. These webpages commonly endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and undo the permissions given to the modefender[.]xyz page. Additionally, it can restrict all further access to this and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, extra steps will not be required.

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