How to remove appforfree.monster notifications (ads)
Notification SpamAlso Known As: Ads by appforfree.monster
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What kind of page is appforfree[.]monster?
While investigating a Torrenting website that uses rogue advertising networks, our research team discovered appforfree[.]monster. This rogue page endorses deceptive content and browser notification spam. It can also redirect visitors to other (likely dubious/malicious) websites.
While webpages like appforfree[.]monster are most commonly accessed via redirects caused by sites utilizing rogue advertising networks, they can also be entered through spam notifications, intrusive ads, misspelled URLs, and installed adware.
Appforfree[.]monster overview
It must be mentioned that the behavior of rogue sites (i.e., what they host/promote) might differ depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. At the time of research, appforfree[.]monster informed the visitor that – "Your file is getting ready..." – these kinds of download-themed lures can be incredibly effective if users access such a page through a redirect caused by an actual download-offering website (more specifically, its advertising network).
During our investigation, appforfree[.]monster endorsed a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application) that operates as a dropper for the Legion Loader malware (e.g., similar to Klio Verfair Tools, Caveqn App, Roxaq App, etc.).
Furthermore, appforfree[.]monster asked permission to deliver browser notifications. Rogue sites use them to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. These advertisements can promote online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and malware.
In summary, through webpages like appforfree[.]monster – users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
Name | Ads by appforfree.monster |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | Trustwave (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 104.21.67.198 |
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. |
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Browser notification spam in general
We have examined thousands of rogue webpages; networkenhancecore.co[.]in, curestin.co[.]in, and xdefender[.]site are merely a couple of our latest articles.
These sites display browser notifications that endorse deceptive and malicious content. Where legitimate products or services may be encountered via these adverts – they are 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 content's affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.
How did appforfree[.]monster gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, if you are seeing these ads from appforfree[.]monster – it is evident that when this page was visited, permission for their delivery was granted by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not permit dubious websites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise denying notification delivery from such pages (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignoring these requests in their entirety.
Should your browser continuously force-open suspicious pages without prompt, check it and the system for installed advertising-supported software (adware). If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Appearance of the appforfree[.]monster website (GIF):
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by appforfree.monster?
- 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 appforfree[.]monster in the right lower corner of my desktop?
You have likely accessed appforfree[.]monster at some point and permitted the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option. It must be stressed that no webpage can deliver browser notifications (adverts) without user permission.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
While merely clicking on a browser notification is harmless, that does not extend to the content these advertisements endorse. Spam notifications promote websites and software that can cause system infections and other serious problems.
Is appforfree[.]monster a virus?
Rogue sites (e.g., appforfree[.]monster, etc.) are not considered to be viruses, but they can endorse virulent content. These webpages commonly promote online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove appforfree[.]monster ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Combo Cleaner can scan devices and remove the permissions given to the appforfree[.]monster page. It can also deny all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, no additional actions will be necessary.
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Tomas Meskauskas
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