How to block swaprotocol.xyz notifications

What kind of page is swaprotocol[.]xyz?

In our analysis of swaprotocol[.]xyz, we discovered that this page uses clickbait to receive permission to show notifications. Once visited, the site displays deceptive content. Users should avoid visiting swaprotocol[.]xyz and never agree to receive notifications from such websites.

Swaprotocol[.]xyz in detail

Swaprotocol[.]xyz claims that suspicious traffic has been detected coming from the user's network and that the site is intended to verify that the user is not a robot. Also, swaprotocol[.]xyz presents an image of a robot and requests to click "Allow" to prove that the visitor is not a robot. It implies that doing so is necessary to pass a CAPTCHA.

However, clicking "Allow" when visiting swaprotocol[.]xyz permits it to show notifications. If allowed, swaprotocol[.]xyz delivers fake warnings and other notifications. These fake notifications claim that the user's computer is infected with viruses. They contain messages like "Virus Found" and "Your Computer Is Infected By Viruses".

They urge the user to click on a link to renew their antivirus or delete viruses (they contain options like "Delete Virus" or "Turn on protection and delete viruses"). These notifications are designed to trick users into clicking them. If clicked, they can take users to potentially malicious websites.

On these pages, users may be tricked into transferring money to scammers (e.g., paying for fake services or products). They may also be deceived into disclosing sensitive information, such as credit card details, login credentials, ID card information, etc. Moreover, users may unknowingly download malicious or other unwanted software.

Therefore, it is important not to permit swaprotocol[.]xyz to show notifications and to remove this permission if it has already been given.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by swaprotocol.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Phishing), Google Safebrowsing (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.48.1
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

Users might come across sites like swaprotocol[.]xyz through unreliable ad networks, typically found on torrent sites, illegal streaming platforms, and other dubious pages. These sites can also be accessed by clicking on deceptive ads, links in suspicious emails or messages, or fraudulent pop-ups.

In certain cases, users may land on these sites after downloading apps from unofficial sources, third-party app stores, or similar platforms. Here are examples of sites similar to swaprotocol[.]xyz: newsandads[.]top, highlevelnetwork.co[.]in, and bedoq[.]info.

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

When users visit swaprotocol[.]xyz, the site prompts them to click "Allow" to prove that they are not robots. However, this action grants the website permission to send notifications. If swaprotocol[.]xyz sends notifications, it is only because it has been allowed to do so (no website can show notifications without permission).

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

All web browsers provide options like "Block", "Deny", or "Block Notifications" to reject notification requests when websites want to display them. If a site seems suspicious, users should choose one of these options to prevent notifications and leave the site immediately. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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

Notification from swaprotocol[.]xyz:

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Quick menu:

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

In order for a website to send notifications, the user must first grant permission. This indicates that you have most likely visited swaprotocol[.]xyz and given it permission to send notifications.

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

Clicking unreliable notifications is generally harmless because they cannot cause direct damage. However, they can lead users to malicious pages.

Is swaprotocol[.]xyz a virus?

Websites like swaprotocol[.]xyz are not considered to be viruses. Typically, they are used to promote scams, questionable applications, and other unreliable sites through notifications.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, remove any permissions granted to swaprotocol[.]xyz, and block further access to it. No additional actions will be needed.

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