Remove redirects to and from free-coupons.network

What is free-coupons[.]network?

free-coupons[.]network is one of many rogue websites designed to feed users with dubious content and redirect them to other rogue sites. It is virtually identical to goodmedia.me, seplumming.pro, checking-your-browser.com, and many others.

Many users visit this site inadvertently, as they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive ads generated by other rogue sites. PUAs often infiltrate computers without users' consent and, as well as causing redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements and gather sensitive data.

After infiltrating computers, unwanted apps start to open new browser tabs/windows and redirect to free-coupons[.]network. This site then redirects users to other dubious sites or presents them with dubious content (or both). The behavior of free-coupons[.]network depends on the visitor's geolocation, which is determined by checking the IP address.

In any case, users might end up seeing malicious content. Thus, redirects to and from free-coupons[.]network can result in various system infections. As mentioned above, PUAs also deliver coupons, banners, pop-ups, and other similar intrusive advertisements that also redirect to rogue sites and might even run scripts designed to download/install unwanted applications.

Clicking them can thus lead to various malware infections. Note that PUAs deliver ads using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, they often conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

PUAs also record data relating to browsing activity. The list of collected data types typically includes (but is not limited to) IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar information. Collected data usually includes personal details that third parties (cyber criminals) misuse to generate revenue.

In this way, PUAs can cause privacy issues, including identity theft. We strongly recommend that you eliminate all of these applications immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	free-coupons.network pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	213.227.145.147
Observed Domains	1sgao.free-coupons[.]network, 7w9sq.free-coupons[.]network, 8ge7u.free-coupons[.]network, aaxmc.free-coupons[.]network, bxvpi.free-coupons[.]network, cema9.free-coupons[.]network, cggxh.free-coupons[.]network, fitrm.free-coupons[.]network
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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Research shows that all PUAs are very similar. By offering "useful features", they attempt to give the impression of legitimacy. Few PUAs provide the functions promised. They have just one purpose: to generate revenue for the developers by causing redirects, gathering information, and delivering advertisements.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs have official download websites, however, most are proliferated using intrusive advertising and "bundling" (stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software). Developers know that users often rush download/installation processes and skip steps.

Therefore, "bundled" apps are concealed behind "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of these procedures. Furthermore, many users click advertisements and skip download/installation steps, often leading to inadvertent installation of rogue apps.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent this situation, be very cautious when browsing the internet and downloading/installing software. Developers invest many resources into intrusive ad design, thereby making them seem legitimate. Once clicked, however, they redirect to dubious websites such as gambling, pornography, adult dating, surveys, etc. - these are just some examples from many.

If you encounter ads/redirects, remove all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins immediately. Carefully study each window of the download/installation dialogs using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Opt-out of additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them.

Avoid using third party downloaders/installers, since most are monetized using the "bundling" method. Software should be downloaded from official sources only, preferably using direct download links.

The key to computer safety is caution. 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 free-coupons[.]network website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is free-coupons.network 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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