How to block qakabaw.sbs notifications

What kind of page is qakabaw[.]sbs?

After inspecting qakabaw[.]sbs, we concluded that it is a deceptive website designed to lure visitors into accepting its notifications. If this permission is granted, qakabaw[.]sbs can deliver fake warnings and other unreliable notifications. Therefore, qakabaw[.]sbs should be avoided.

Qakabaw[.]sbs in detail

The page qakabaw[.]sbs presents a deceptive message designed to trick visitors into enabling browser notifications. It falsely claims to be a "Google Chrome Security Check" and instructs users to click "Allow" to confirm they are not robots. Qakabaw[.]sbs implies that visitors have to click "Allow" to pass a CAPTCHA.

This misleading prompt is a common tactic used by fraudulent websites to gain permission to send intrusive notifications, which may later deliver unwanted ads, scam alerts, or links to potentially harmful content. During our inspection, qakabaw[.]sbs displayed fake alerts claiming that our Norton security tool is no longer active/has expired and urging to enable protection.

It is important to note that Norton antivirus and other reputable software programs, along with their developers, are not associated with websites like qakabaw[.]sbs. These sites and their notifications often use well-known brand names to trick users into believing they are legitimate.

Clicking notifications from qakabaw[.]sbs can lead users to websites designed to steal information (e.g., login credentials, credit card details, or ID card information) or extract money from unsuspecting users. These pages can also be used to distribute malware or other unwanted software.

Therefore, qakabaw[.]sbs and similar websites should be closed (if encountered), and their notifications should never be accepted.

More about similar pages

Users can encounter these websites in different ways. These sites can be promoted through platforms that utilize unreliable advertising networks (e.g., torrent sites and illegal movie streaming pages). They can also land on such sites via misleading advertisements, deceptive pop-ups, or links embedded in scam emails. Additionally, adware may play a role in promoting these sites.

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How did qakabaw[.]sbs gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

When users access qakabaw[.]sbs, they are asked to enable notifications, with the browser presenting options like "Allow" and "Block". If notifications from qakabaw[.]sbs are appearing, it means the site has been permitted to display them. No site can show notifications without permission.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Users can decline notification requests in their web browsers by selecting options like "Block", "Deny", or "Block Notifications". If a website appears untrustworthy, choosing one of these options or simply closing the page prevents unwanted notifications. If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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Quick menu:

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

A website can only send notifications if the user has granted permission. This means you have likely visited qakabaw[.]sbs and allowed it to send notifications.

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

Notifications from untrustworthy web pages can lead users to malicious sites. Nevertheless, clicking such notifications cannot cause direct harm.

Is qakabaw[.]sbs a virus?

Websites like qakabaw[.]sbs are not viruses. In most cases, they are used to promote scams, unwanted and potentially malicious apps, and other untrustworthy websites.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, revoke all permissions granted to qakabaw[.]sbs, and block future access to it. No further action will be necessary.