How to block thenewsstream.site notifications

What kind of page is thenewsstream[.]site?

During our examination of thenewsstream[.]site, we found that it uses a misleading method to trick visitors into granting it permission to show notifications. Once this permission is given, thenewsstream[.]site floods users with annoying and unwanted notifications designed to open other shady sites. Thus, thenewsstream[.]site should be avoided.

Thenewsstream[.]site in detail

On thenewsstream[.]site, a play button with a message instructing visitors to click "Allow" to watch the video is presented. This clickbait technique is used to lure users into agreeing to receive notifications from the site while thinking it is required to click "Allow" to access the page.

If allowed, thenewsstream[.]site can send suspicious notifications. Some of these may include fake warnings or alerts and other supposedly urgent notifications. Clicking them can lead users to potentially malicious web pages, including sites designed to steal money and information and distribute malware.

On these sites, users may be tricked into paying for fake products or services, downloading unwanted and potentially harmful software, disclosing sensitive information, or taking other actions. This can lead to monetary loss, identity theft, computer infections, and other negative consequences.

Some examples of fraudulent schemes that can be promoted through notifications from thenewsstream[.]site are fake lotteries, giveaways, technical support scams, and bogus giveaways. For these reasons, websites like thenewsstream[.]site should not be allowed to display notifications. If such permission is already given, it should be revoked. Our removal guide can be found below.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by thenewsstream.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.
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Similar pages in general

Most of these sites are created to deceive users into enabling notifications, which they then exploit to lure them into visiting other questionable pages. People often reach these sites through misleading advertisements, links, pop-ups, buttons, etc., on shady sites and ads delivered by adware.

Users can also be directed to these sites by visiting torrent sites, illegal streaming platforms, and other web pages that rely on untrustworthy ad networks or clicking links in deceptive emails. Some examples of similar sites are nocksolanvente[.]com, rapidreporters[.]site, and jpokl[.]click.

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

When you access thenewsstream[.]site, your browser asks whether to "Allow" or "Block" notifications from the site. If you are receiving notifications from thenewsstream[.]site, it means permission has already been granted, either by you or someone else.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Most browsers provide options like "Block", "Deny", or "Block Notifications", allowing users to prevent unwanted notifications. If a website seems dubious, it is best to reject its notification request and (or) exit the site entirely. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of thenewsstream[.]site website (GIF):

Notification from thenewsstream[.]site:

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Quick menu:

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

Websites can send browser notifications only if permission has been granted. If you are seeing notifications from thenewsstream[.]site, it means the site has been allowed to display them.

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

Suspicious websites use notifications to lure users into visiting scam or malicious pages. However, clicking these notifications does not automatically infect a computer.

Is thenewsstream[.]site a virus?

Websites like thenewsstream[.]site are not viruses. Nevertheless, they can expose users to scams and malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, remove any permissions given to thenewsstream[.]site, and block future access. No further action will be required.

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