How to stop getting xprotocols.xyz notifications

What kind of page is xprotocols[.]xyz?

During our inspection of xprotocols[.]xyz, we found that this site is deceptive: it uses clickbait to lure visitors into allowing it to show notifications. Once permission is granted, xprotocols[.]xyz can display fake warnings and other bogus notifications. Therefore, users should avoid xprotocols[.]xyz.

Xprotocols[.]xyz in detail

Xprotocols[.]xyz displays an image of a robot and a fake checkbox that users are supposed to use to prove that they are not robots. Also, xprotocols[.]xyz claims that suspicious traffic from the user's network has been registered, and the page will determine if the user is not a robot.

Upon interacting with the site, a message appears saying to click "Allow" to pass a CAPTCHA (to prove that you are not a robot). However, clicking this option provided by a browser grants xprotocols[.]xyz permission to show notifications. These notifications can contain fake messages.

For instance, they can contain fake warnings claiming that a computer is in danger and infected with viruses, urging the user to take action to remove the supposed threat (and fix an error). Clicking such notifications may lead to downloading malware or visiting scam websites, such as pages hosting technical support scams, fake giveaways, lotteries, surveys, etc.

On these sites, users may be tricked into paying for fake services or products, infecting computers, disclosing sensitive information (e.g., passwords or credit card details) to scammers, providing cybercriminals remote access to computers, and taking other harmful actions. Thus, notifications from sites like xprotocols[.]xyz cannot be trusted.

Agreeing to receive such notifications can result in financial loss, identity theft, and computer infections. If xprotocols[.]xyz already has permission to show notifications, it is highly advisable to remove this permission as soon as possible.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by xprotocols.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Combo Cleaner (Malware), Fortinet (Phishing), Kaspersky (Phishing), Seclookup, (Malicious), Sophos (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.45.191
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 websites in general

As a rule, these pages are designed to deceive users into allowing them to send notifications. They can show notifications promote malicious websites, scams, and untrustworthy programs (including malware). Users often find themselves on these sites after interacting with misleading ads, pop-ups, or links.

Such sites can also be accessed through torrent pages, illegal streaming sites, and other websites that use questionable ad networks. Additionally, deceptive emails and ads displayed by adware can lead users to these sites. Here are examples of sites that use notifications to promote unreliable content: modefender[.]xyz, libruies[.]com, and getelltheprecise[.]org.

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

When you visit xprotocols[.]xyz, your browser asks if you want to allow the site to send notifications. You are given a choice to either "Allow" or "Block" these notifications. Thus, xprotocols[.]xyz shows notifications because you (or someone else) have visited the site and clicked the "Allow" option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you find a site suspicious, it is safest to decline the request to show notifications or leave the site. Web browsers typically offer options such as "Block", "Deny", or "Block Notifications" when a site tries to send notifications, allowing you to reject the request. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of xprotocols[.]xyz website (GIF):

Notification from xprotocols[.]xyz:

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Quick menu:

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

Xprotocols[.]xyz shows notifications because it has permission given by clicking "Allow" or a similar option while visiting the website.

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

Clicking notifications from untrustworthy websites can direct users to malicious websites. However, these notifications cannot infect computers.

Is xprotocols[.]xyz a virus?

Websites like xprotocols[.]xyz are not viruses. Usually, they promote scams, potentially malicious programs, and dubious web pages through their notifications.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all the permissions given to xprotocols[.]xyz. It will also block all further access to xprotocols[.]xyz. No other steps will be required.

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