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What is tontorcaltedron[.]info?

Rogue websites like tontorcaltedron[.]info are designed to redirect visitors to untrustworthy, dubious websites. Some examples of other pages of this type are rabsirolcalat[.]info, gatonsenropha[.]info, and knowwoow[.]com. 

Generally, people do not visit tontorcaltedron[.]info intentionally - it is opened by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that have been installed on their browsers. Most people download and install these apps inadvertently. In addition to unwanted redirects, PUAs deliver intrusive ads and record data relating to web browsing habits.

Once installed, potentially unwanted apps force hijacked browsers to open a new tab or window and redirect users another rogue website, in this case, tontorcaltedron[.]info. This web page then redirects users to other (about two or three) untrustworthy websites that might contain malicious content or display dubious, deceptive content. This depends on the visitor's geolocation.

Note that redirects to and from tontorcaltedron[.]info might cause download/installation of unwanted (possibly malicious) apps. Furthermore, many PUAs deliver intrusive ads - they display them via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. These conceal underlying content of visited web pages.

This can be really annoying and clicking them often leads to dubious websites. Some intrusive ads are designed to execute scripts that start download and installation of other PUAs. Note that PUAs also collect browsing-related information. For example, entered search queries, URLs of visited websites, IP addresses, geolocations, and so on.

In some cases, they might also record personal details. Developers share the data with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue. Therefore, all PUAs should be uninstalled immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	tontorcaltedron.info pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	104.18.48.159
Observed Domains	bvm7.tontorcaltedron[.]info, c32w.tontorcaltedron[.]info, f8qa.tontorcaltedron[.]info, gnpq.tontorcaltedron[.]info, irvo.tontorcaltedron[.]info, m7h4.tontorcaltedron[.]info, p5.tontorcaltedron[.]info, p8.tontorcaltedron[.]info, pixel.tontorcaltedron[.]info, r4fr.tontorcaltedron[.]info, rz8j.tontorcaltedron[.]info
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, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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Typically, developers promote these apps by offering supposedly 'useful' features, tools, etc, however, most PUAs provide no benefits and have just one purpose: to generate revenue for the developers. Furthermore, having them installed can lead to issues with online privacy, browsing safety, or it can cause even more serious problems such as identity theft.

How did adware install on my computer?

These apps are usually downloaded and installed accidentally through intrusive ads (that execute scripts when clicked) or together with other software. Developers trick people into downloading/installing unwanted apps by hiding them in "Advanced", "Custom" settings or the options of other software set-ups.

They avoid disclosing this information properly, however, these unintentional downloads and installations happen only if users download and install software without checking settings/options provided in the set-ups.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download all programs from official websites. Various third party downloaders (or installers), unofficial pages, Peer-to-Peer networks and other sources should not be used/trusted. These are often monetized by promoting potentially unwanted applications. Install software with care.

Do not skip any download/installation setup steps without checking included "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar sections. Opt-out of unwanted apps and only then finish the download or installation process. Many ads on the Internet are rogue and usually displayed on dubious pages relating to gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on.

When clicked, they redirect to other untrustworthy (or potentially malicious) websites. If random redirects to dubious pages happen often or unwanted ads appear regularly,  check your browser for unwanted/dubious extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons and remove them immediately.

Also check the list of programs that are installed on the operating system. 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 tontorcaltedron[.]info website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is tontorcaltedron.info pop-up?
• 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.

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