How to remove notifications (ads) delivered by apphonest.monster

What kind of page is apphonest[.]monster?

While browsing suspicious websites, our researchers discovered the apphonest[.]monster rogue page. It is designed to promote deceptive content and browser notification spam. This webpage can also redirect users elsewhere (likely dubious/hazardous sites). Most visitors access apphonest[.]monster and similar pages via redirects caused by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

Apphonest[.]monster overview

It must be mentioned that the content encountered on and through rogue sites may vary depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). At the time of research, apphonest[.]monster utilized a download-themed lure to promote the Tao Raiqsuv Utils PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). This app acts as a dropper for the Legion Loader malware.

However, apphonest[.]monster could be used to endorse other droppers for this loader (e.g., Klio Verfair Tools, Caveqn App, Roxaq Apps, etc.) or various PUAs, adware, browser hijackers, trojans, ransomware, and other harmful software.

Additionally, apphonest[.]monster asked permission to deliver browser notifications. Rogue websites use them to run intrusive ad campaigns. These advertisements can promote online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.

In summary, through pages like apphonest[.]monster – users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Browser notification spam in general

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These websites deliver browser notifications promoting deceptive and malicious material. Keep in mind that any genuine content encountered via these adverts is most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse its affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did apphonest[.]monster gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, you have likely accessed apphonest[.]monster at some point and permitted the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this webpage.

It is pertinent to mention that rogue sites often use various lures (e.g., fake CAPTCHA verification tests, explicit adult-oriented content, clickbait, etc.) to entice visitors into permitting notifications.

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 press "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise denying notification delivery from such webpages (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignoring these requests in their entirety.

In case of continuous random redirects to questionable websites, inspect the browser and 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 apphonest[.]monster website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

You've likely visited apphonest[.]monster and permitted the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option. Remember that no website can deliver browser notifications (ads) without user permission.

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

While clicking on a browser notification is harmless – that does not apply to the content these ads promote. Spam notifications can push websites/software that are capable of causing system infections and other severe issues.

Is apphonest[.]monster a virus?

Websites like apphonest[.]monster are not deemed to be viruses, even though they can endorse virulent content. These pages commonly promote online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware.

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

Combo Cleaner can scan devices and revoke the permissions granted to the apphonest[.]monster page. It can also restrict all further access to this and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, additional actions will not be required.