How to block windtrackr.site notifications
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of page is windtrackr[.]site?
We have inspected windtrackr[.]site and concluded that it is one of the many web pages designed to obtain permission to show notifications through clickbait (a deceptive technique). Moreover, when users permit sites like windtrackr[.]site to show notifications, they often receive fake warnings, alerts, and other messages.
Windtrackr[.]site in detail
Websites claiming that it is required to click "Allow" to access their content or using other deceptive methods cannot be trusted. If allowed, they can send misleading notifications. For example, windtrackr[.]site can deliver fake warnings urging users to turn their antivirus on immediately.
Clicking them can lead to scam sites, such as those promoting fake technical support, fraudulent giveaways, lotteries, surveys, and other schemes. Also, notifications from windtrackr[.]site can direct users to web pages designed to distribute unwanted and even malicious applications.
These sites can trick users into paying for nonexistent services or products, infecting their computers, revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers, granting remote access to cybercriminals, or taking other actions. Notifications from windtrackr[.]site can lead to serious consequences, including financial loss, identity theft, and malware infections.
If windtrackr[.]site has been granted permission to send notifications, it is crucial to revoke this permission immediately.
| Name | Ads by windtrackr.site |
| Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
| Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address | 23.204.11.32 |
| 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. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Similar pages in general
These websites typically aim to trick users into agreeing to receive notifications, which can then be used to push harmful sites, scams, and suspicious programs. Users often end up on these sites by clicking misleading ads, pop-ups, or links or visiting torrent sites, illegal streaming platforms, and other pages that rely on unreliable ad networks.
Deceptive emails and ads served by adware also direct users to these sites. Examples of sites that use notifications to spread untrustworthy content include modefender[.]xyz, libruies[.]com, and getelltheprecise[.]org.
How did windtrackr[.]site gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
When you access windtrackr[.]site, your browser asks you if you want to receive notifications from the site. You can choose to either "Allow" or "Block" these notifications. If you see notifications from windtrackr[.]site, it means that the "Allow" option was selected while visiting the site.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
If you come across a suspicious site that asks for permission to send notifications, browsers usually provide options like "Block", "Deny", or "Block Notifications". Choose one of these options and close the site (or exit it immediately upon accessing it). If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Appearance of windtrackr[.]site website (GIF):
Notification from windtrackr[.]site:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by windtrackr.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 windtrackr[.]site in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Windtrackr[.]site cannot show notifications without permission. It means that it has been allowed to send them by clicking "Allow" or a similar button (option).
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
Notifications from unreliable web pages can direct users to malicious sites. However, these notifications cannot infect computers.
Is windtrackr[.]site a virus?
Websites like windtrackr[.]site are not viruses. In most cases, they use deceptive notifications to trick users into opening scam pages and other shady sites and (or) downloading suspicious applications.
Will Combo Cleaner remove windtrackr[.]site ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, revoke any permissions granted to this windtrackr[.]site, and prevent future access to it. No further action will be necessary.
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