N0rm.site POP-UP Redirect
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is n0rm.site?
n0rm.site is a rogue website (identical to syndication.dynsrvtbg.com, fastcanary.com, click-it-now.online, and many more) that redirects visitors to other dubious sites.
Few users visit n0rm.site willingly - most are redirected to it by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. Furthermore, PUPs cause unwanted redirects, record information, and deploy intrusive advertisements.
Following infiltration, the installed potentially unwanted program redirects users to the n0rm.site rogue website, which then causes redirects to other (typically 2-3) untrustworthy websites (that will probably also contain malicious content).
As mentioned above, PUPs provide intrusive/unwanted advertisements (such as coupons, banners, pop-ups, surveys etc.) These are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, they are likely to also conceal underlying content of any opened website, and in doing so, diminish the browsing experience.
Furthermore, once clicked, these ads usually redirect to other untrustworthy website, and some might execute scripts that download and install unwanted programs (potentially malware). Redirects to and from n0rm.site and intrusive ads caused by installed potentially unwanted programs can result in various high-risk computer infections.
Furthermore, PUPs often record data such as IP addresses, visited websites, search queries, keystrokes, and other information that might contain personal details. This information is shared with (or sold to) third parties (potentially cyber criminals) to generate revenue. This behaviour can lead to various problems such as privacy issues or even identity theft.
By having a potentially unwanted program installed, you might also encounter reduced computer performance, since some are known to misuse system resources by running various background tasks. Therefore, we strongly recommended that you eliminate potentially unwanted programs immediately.
| Name | n0rm.site pop-up |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| 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, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| 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. |
There are many potentially unwanted programs available on the Internet that offer users various "useful" features and aim to give the impression of legitimacy. Most, however, are designed only to generate revenue by providing various ads etc., and do not deliver the functionality promised.
How did adware install on my computer?
Many potentially unwanted programs have official websites where they can be downloaded free of charge. In most cases, however, users install them without consent by clicking various ads or using the "bundling" method.
Bundling is a deceptive marketing method used by software developers to install potentially unwanted programs with other regular software that users wish to install. Developers typically do not disclose these installations properly and hide bundled software (PUPs) in "Custom"/"Advanced" options or other settings of the installation processes.
Most users tend to skip installation steps without paying attention to details, and thus inadvertently allow potentially unwanted programs to be installed. This careless behaviour often results in various computer infections, privacy issues, a diminished browsing experience, and other problems.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Take precautions when downloading and installing software - do not download software from untrustworthy websites using third party software downloaders, or torrents. Use only official sources and direct links. Pay attention to the installation details - do not skip installation steps and check all available "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar options.
This also applies to any checkboxes ticked by default. Opt-out of all unwanted offers and only then finish the installation. Avoid clicking on ads, even if they appear legitimate. Cyber criminals invest time and money into ad design so that users can be tricked into clicking them.
If you happen to click of the ads of this type and were redirected to adult dating, pornography, gambling, or other similar suspicious websites, close it immediately and check all extensions, add-ons and plug-ins, installed on your computer (or your browser).
Uninstall any dubious/unwanted entries. Finally, keep your antivirus software enabled at all times and ensure your web browser is updated to the latest version. If your computer is already infected with n0rm.site, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
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Quick menu:
- What is n0rm.site?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted programs, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes n0rm.site redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the n0rm.site pop-up, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the n0rm.site pop-up, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with n0rm.site pop-up removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the n0rm.site pop-up, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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