Get rid of redirects to/from soptarroutg.com site

What is soptarroutg[.]com?

Soptarroutg[.]com is a rogue site, the purpose of which is to cause unauthorized redirects to compromised sites and present visitors with untrustworthy and even malicious content. It shares many traits with dreamteammyfriend.com, dredrewlaha.info, allowpush.club and numerous other rogue websites.

Entering soptarroutg[.]com intentionally is a rarity, as most of its visitors access it without their consent. Mostly this website is reached through redirection (by entry to duplicitous sites and invasive adverts therein) or by having it force-opened by PUAs (potentially unwanted applications).

What is noteworthy about these applications is that they cause redirects, deliver ad campaigns and track user data.

PUAs promote soptarroutg[.]com by opening new browser tabs/windows and redirecting users to said website. Invasive ads are also to blame for the spread of soptarroutg[.]com. This website's actions are dependent on user geolocation, which is determined by checking their IP (Internet Protocol) address.

The geolocation is the deciding factor for the site's next steps - redirection to other vulnerable or malignant sites and/or force-feeding users deceptive even dangerous content. This website also uses browser notifications for nefarious purposes, once consented to - begin delivering constant invasive advertisements.

Much like the threats soptarroutg[.]com poses, so do the ads. They are capable of redirecting users to compromised and potentially malicious sites, as well as executing scripts in order to download unwanted applications without consent. Using different tools, PUAs enable third party graphic content - consequently, allowing intrusive ad campaigns to take place.

Adverts of this kind can hinder efficient browsing: they can slow it down and limit visibility by overlaying original site content. Unwanted applications also have the ability to track data, i.e. gather intel on users' browsing activity and inferring personal info from it.

This sensitive information (IP address, browsing and search history, personal details and etc.) is then sold to third parties and is likely to end up in the hands of cyber criminals. It must be stressed that PUAs put users' systems, privacy and identity at risk; a possible culmination even being identity theft. Immediate removal of unwanted applications is necessary to ensure user safety.

Threat Summary:

Name	soptarroutg.com pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	108.61.69.28
Observed Domains	4b3p.soptarroutg[.]com, 60jg.soptarroutg[.]com, 6db1.soptarroutg[.]com, atkq.soptarroutg[.]com, d4ot.soptarroutg[.]com, h1pi.soptarroutg[.]com, k5n1.soptarroutg[.]com, kva4.soptarroutg[.]com, mh9y.soptarroutg[.]com
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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It is pertinent to know that unwanted applications do not require express user consent to download/install themselves onto systems.

They are innumerous and spread through invasive advertisements and installation packs/bundles. It should be stressed that PUAs serve no other purpose but to create revenue for their developers; to users they are only a menace. These unwanted applications cause redirects to harmful sites, bring potentially malicious advertisements and track user data.

How did adware install on my computer?

In most cases PUAs breach user systems via invasive adverts or installation packs/bundles. "Bundling" is a deceitful marketing method employed by PUA developers in order to further their malicious software; it works by packing unwanted applications along with regular software.

This tactic is used to trick uninformed users into installing harmful apps, which can even be hidden behind false promises of usefulness and functionality. They can slip in because possible opt-outs are often concealed behind "Advanced/Custom" settings.

These options are often ignored by recklessly hasty users - a trait which is gleefully exploited by PUA designers. In other words, caution-less approach to downloading/installing puts devices at risk of various infections and endangers their users' privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is highly recommended to use only official and verified sources for downloading; as third party downloaders are very likely to bundle legitimate software with unwanted applications. Taking note of terms, options and "Custom/Advanced" settings can prevent PUA presence in one's system; this exploration can reveal possible opt-outs and decline options.

It is advised to decline additional offers when installing software or at least conducting brief research about the proffered content before accepting. Caution in general is key to user safety. This attentive approach is also recommended when using the Internet as well.

Carelessness with advertisements and visiting untrustworthy sites can compromise device security and expose vulnerable information. It should be said that invasive ads are often designed to look legitimate, however they frequently redirect to more evidently suspicious sites (pornography, adult dating, gambling and other) and that can aid in their identification by users.

When such ads/redirects are encountered - an immediate check for dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins is necessary, if found - followed up with swift removal. 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 soptarroutg[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is soptarroutg.com 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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