How to remove notifications/ads displayed by vfirewall.pro

What kind of page is vfirewall[.]pro?

Our researchers discovered the vfirewall[.]pro rogue page while investigating suspect websites. After examining this webpage, we learned that it endorses browser notification spam and generates redirects to other (likely unreliable/harmful) sites.

Most visitors to vfirewall[.]pro and analogous pages access them through redirects caused by websites utilizing rogue advertising networks.

Vfirewall[.]pro overview

When we investigated vfirewall[.]pro, it presented us with fake CAPTCHA verification. However, it must be mentioned that the content encountered on and via rogue webpages might differ based on the visitor's IP address (geolocation).

If a visitor is deceived into pressing the "Allow" button on vfirewall[.]pro (by being tricked into believing that its part of a CAPTCHA test), they inadvertently permit the website to deliver browser notifications. Rogue sites use them to run intrusive ad campaigns.

Advertisements of this kind promote online scams (technical support scams, phishing, etc.), untrustworthy/harmful software (adware, browser hijackers, PUAs, etc.), and malware (trojans, ransomware, etc.).

To summarize, through pages like vfirewall[.]pro – users may experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by vfirewall.pro
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.163.101
Observed Domains	cv8lmjqnaffc73djnqu0.vfirewall[.]pro; cv8btfqnaffc73dedrmg.vfirewall[.]pro; cv8c0fanaffc73degj00.vfirewall[.]pro; cv8ccbanaffc73deq5j0.vfirewall[.]pro; cv8domqnaffc73dfp44g.vfirewall[.]pro; cv8dqkqnaffc73dfq9hg.vfirewall[.]pro; 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.
Malware Removal (Windows)	To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. ▼ Download Combo Cleaner To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of PCRisk.com read more.

Browser notification spam in general

Snapinterruptfilesave[.]com, irlitathal[.]com, spinefreeads[.]top, connectscreen[.]xyz, and jenonubaz[.]sbs are merely some of our latest articles on rogue webpages.

These pages display browser notifications that endorse deceptive and dangerous material. Keep in mind that while legitimate content may be encountered via these adverts – it is unlikely to be promoted in this manner by any official parties. It is most probable that this promotion is performed by scammers who abuse the endorsed product's affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did vfirewall[.]pro gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

User consent is essential for any website to deliver browser notifications, and vfirewall[.]pro is no exception. Therefore, when this page was accessed, permission for the advertisement delivery was granted by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on vfirewall[.]pro.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not enable suspicious pages to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, we advise ignoring or denying notification requests from suspect websites (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open dubious sites unprompted, it could be due to adware installed on the device. 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 vfirewall[.]pro website:

Appearance of the vfirewall[.]pro website (GIF):

Instant automatic malware removal: Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced IT skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of malware. Download it by clicking the button below:
▼ DOWNLOAD Combo Cleaner By downloading any software listed on this website you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of PCRisk.com read more.

Quick menu:

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

You have likely accessed vfirewall[.]pro and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option on this webpage. Keep in mind that no website can deliver browser notifications (adverts) without user permission.

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

No, merely clicking on a browser notification poses no infection threat. However, these ads can promote content that can cause severe issues (including malware infections).

Is vfirewall[.]pro a virus?

No, sites like vfirewall[.]pro are not classed as viruses, but they can endorse virulent content. Rogue websites promote online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan systems and revoke the permissions granted to the vfirewall[.]pro webpage. It can also restrict further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

▼ Show Discussion