Stop getting redirects to/from folmetor.com
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is folmetor[.]com?
Folmetor[.]com, akin to telecomer.live, nerinlelighda.pro, bigclicker.me and thousands of others, is a rogue website. It operates by generating redirects to other unreliable and possibly malicious websites, as well as by presenting users with highly questionable content.
Most visitors to this site enter it unintentionally, as they usually access it through unauthorized redirects. Both intrusive advertisements and PUAs (potentially unwanted applications) are capable of generating such redirects. It should be mentioned, that undesirable apps do not need explicit user permission to invade their devices.
Once successfully infiltrated, PUAs cause redirects, run invasive ad campaigns and some can even track data.
![folmetor[.]com pop-up redirects](/images/stories/screenshots201906/folmetorcom-homepage.gif)
Intrusive adverts promote folmetor[.]com by redirecting to it, when they are clicked. PUAs spread this rogue site by force-opening new browser tabs/windows and likewise redirecting to it. When visitors access this webpage, the first thing it does is check their IP (Internet Protocol) address.
Through the IP address it learns their geolocation. This data is crucial to determining folmetor[.]com next course of action. Depending on users' geolocation, it either redirects them elsewhere and/or begins feeding them dubious material. Regardless of its exact actions, visitors to this website are bound to encounter malicious content.
Therefore, visiting folmetor[.]com is ill-advised. Invasive advertisements, which both redirect to compromised pages and are hosted by them, are likewise recommended against exploring (clicking).
They are deemed a safety hazard, due to the unreliable/malignant sites they redirect to and for their ability to execute scripts, designed to autonomously download/installs PUAs. Unwanted apps themselves are capable of similar redirects and they can also run intrusive ad campaigns.
By employing a wide variety of tools, they enable third party graphical content. Thereby, delivering adverts (pop-ups, surveys, coupons, banners and etc.) that seriously diminish browsing quality, by limiting site visibility and browsing speed. Additionally, some PUAs have data tracking abilities.
By monitoring users' browsing habits (search engine and browsing histories), they can gather personal information (IP address, geolocation and real-life user identity details). What is of import, is that this vulnerable data is then passed onto third parties (potentially, cyber criminals), intent on misusing it for financial gain.
Therefore, aside from causing various browser and system invasions/infections, PUAs can also lead to severe privacy issues (even culminate in identity theft). To ensure device integrity and user safety, all suspicious applications and/or browser extensions/plug-ins must be removed immediately.
| Name | folmetor.com pop-up |
| Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
| Serving IP Address | 142.91.159.222 |
| 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. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
PUAs are released by the thousand. Despite their numbers, many share similar traits and some are even identical. They typically look highly legitimate and innocuous, further luring users with various "useful" and "advantageous" features. However, few of these features ever work and most are outright nonfunctional.
It must be emphasized, that the only purpose of unwanted applications is to generate revenue for their developers; to users they have no real value. Instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs cause redirects to sale-oriented, unreliable and malicious websites, run invasive ad campaigns and gather various sensitive information.
How did adware install on my computer?
Some PUAs have official sites, from which they can be downloaded. They also invade systems through install packs/bundles. The false marketing method of packing ordinary software with undesirable content is called "bundling". This technique is very popular amongst PUA designers.
Rushed installations (e.g. skipped steps, ignored terms, used pre-set options and etc.) increase the risk of unwanted app infiltrating users' devices. Invasive adverts can also further these rogue applications. Once clicked, they can execute scripts to make unauthorized downloads/installs of said content.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is strongly advised to use only trustworthy and verified download sources. It is not recommended to use peer-to-peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders, as they are far more likely to offer bundled programs. When installing, users should read terms, in order to make sure that there is no foul play involved.
Additionally, they should study possible options, use "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out/decline all additional apps/features. It is noteworthy, that invasive advertisements often look legitimate and harmless, however they tend to redirect to questionable webpages (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating and others).
Should users encounter such ads/redirects, they are highly recommended to check their system and remove all dubious applications and/or browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is folmetor.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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