How to block osdnetwork.xyz ads

What kind of page is osdnetwork[.]xyz?

Our inspection of osdnetwork[.]xyz has shown that the page uses clickbait to obtain permission to show notifications. Sites that use deceptive methods to receive this permission cannot be trusted, as they often misuse it to promote scams and other unreliable pages. Thus, if osdnetwork[.]xyz is encountered, it should be closed.

Osdnetwork[.]xyz in detail

Osdnetwork[.]xyz falsely claims that suspicious activity has been detected from the visitor's network. It presents a fake "verification" process requiring users to complete a CAPTCHA by clicking the "Allow" button. Additionally, osdnetwork[.]xyz displays an image of a robot to appear legitimate.

However, clicking "Allow" (the option a browser provides) grants the page permission to show notifications. If allowed, osdnetwork[.]xyz can display fake alerts, including a fake Windows Security alert, falsely claiming that the user's PC is at risk due to detected viruses.

This misleading message urges users to install an antivirus program, warning that Windows Defender cannot scan the supposed threat. Interacting with such notifications can take users to untrustworthy web pages hosting scams, unwanted apps, and malware. Users may be lured into paying for fake products or services.

They may also be tricked into providing scammers sensitive details like credit card or ID card details or login credentials. Additionally, websites opened via deceptive notifications can lure users into downloading apps containing malware. Therefore, it is important to avoid visiting pages like osdnetwork[.]xyz and never allow them to show notifications.

If osdnetwork[.]xyz or a similar website has been permitted to send notifications, this permission should be revoked. Instructions on how to do so can be found below.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by osdnetwork.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Malware), Seclookup (Malicious), Sophos (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.57.210
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

Websites like osdnetwork[.]xyz use notifications to promote scams, malware, and other security and privacy threats. These sites are typically visited unintentionally, often after clicking deceptive ads, pop-ups, or links from untrustworthy sources such as scam emails.

Users may also encounter such pages while browsing torrent platforms, illegal streaming sites, or other websites that rely on questionable advertising networks. Examples of similar sites that use notifications to push misleading content are hotbsopika[.]cc, hotbmejatu[.]today, and orchael[.]fun.

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

When you visit osdnetwork[.]xyz, your browser asks if you want to receive notifications, showing options such as "Allow" or "Block". If you select "Allow", the site gains permission to send notifications to your device. This means the notifications you see from osdnetwork[.]xyz are a result of granting that permission.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Web browsers provide options such as "Block", "Deny", or "Block Notifications", allowing users to refuse unwanted notification requests. If a website looks suspicious, blocking notifications and leaving the site is advisable. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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

Notification from osdnetwork[.]xyz:

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Quick menu:

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

If you are receiving notifications from a site like osdnetwork[.]xyz, you have likely already visited the site and permitted it to send notifications. Web pages cannot show notifications without permission.

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

Clicking a notification itself is not harmful, but it can direct you to a malicious website.

Is osdnetwork[.]xyz a virus?

Websites like osdnetwork[.]xyz are not viruses. Nevertheless, they are often used to trick users into opening scam websites (and other shady sites) and downloading unwanted, potentially malicious applications.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and revoke any permissions granted to osdnetwork[.]xyz. It will also block any further access to the site, and no additional steps will be needed from you.

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