Stop redirects to and from mediasvideo.world

What is mediasvideo[.]world?

Mediasvideo[.]world is a rogue site, designed to generate redirects to unreliable/malicious webpages and for the purpose of force-feeding users dubious content. There are thousands of such websites out there and many of them share certain similarities; sites similar to mediasvideo[.]world are: cudalbapt.com, celeb-secret.live, offer.agency and so on.

It is noteworthy, that few users access this website willingly, most get redirected to it. Invasive advertisements and PUAs (potentially unwanted applications) are both capable of causing such redirects. What should be known about the latter, is that undesirable apps do not need explicit user consent to invade their devices.

Once successfully installed, they generate redirects, deliver intrusive ad campaigns and gather information.

The first thing mediasvideo[.]world does is check visitors' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, in order to learn their geolocation. This data is vital to determining its further course of action. Based on user's geolocation, this website either redirects them elsewhere and/or starts presenting questionable content for their consumption.

It should be mentioned, that mediasvideo[.]world also uses browser notifications. It hides the consent option underneath clickbait (e.g. "Your file is ready to download, click the download button to continue", "Page is loading, press 'Allow' to continue", "Tap here to confirm, that you are not a robot" and etc.).

If allowed, the webpage starts running relentless intrusive ad campaigns. These adverts redirect to both compromised and malignant websites, and they can also execute scripts to download/install PUAs. Unwanted apps have the ability to cause similar redirects to likewise hazardous pages.

The invasive ads that these rogue applications deliver seriously diminish browsing quality (by limiting browsing speed and site visibility). Another heinous ability that PUAs possess is data tracking. They gather information, such as: browsing and search engine history, IP address, geolocation and personal details.

This accumulated intel is then sold to third parties and can easily end up serving criminal purposes.

PUAs present within systems can cause a variety of invasions and infections, as well as lead to severe privacy issues (even identity theft). To ensure device and user safety, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be removed immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	mediasvideo.world pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	167.71.12.147
Observed Domains	0.mediasvideo[.]world, 1.mediasvideo[.]world, 2.mediasvideo[.]world, 3.mediasvideo[.]world, 4.mediasvideo[.]world
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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PUAs are a widespread phenomenon. However they share certain similarities in-between and some are completely identical. They tempt users into installing them by offering a wide array of features, which usually sound really useful and beneficial. However, it must be stressed that, in most case all advertised features are nonoperational.

The only goal of these undesirable applications is to create profit for their designers and they serve no other purposes. PUAs generate redirects to sale-based, untrustworthy and malicious websites, run invasive advert campaigns and gather sensitive data.

How did adware install on my computer?

Some unwanted apps have official download pages, where they are usually promoted as free software. PUAs can also invade devices alongside desired content. The method of packing ordinary programs with undesirable applications is termed "bundling".

By rushing through download/installation setups (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps, using pre-set options, etc.) - users risk allowing bundled software onto their systems. Invasive ads are also known to spread PUAs. These adverts can execute scripts, designed to autonomously download/install such rogue apps.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to use only trustworthy and verified sources for downloading, as opposed to peer-to-peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders. When downloading/installing content, users are advised to read terms, in order to make sure that there is no foul play involved.

Additionally, they should use "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out/decline supplementary apps/features. When browsing, users should avoid suspicious websites and adverts. The latter is doubly important, as invasive advertisements typically look legitimate and harmless.

However, a telltale sign can be the types of sites they redirect to (e.g. gambling, adult-dating, pornography and similar). In case of encounters with ads/redirects of this kind, users should inspect their systems and remove all dubious applications and 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.

Appearance of mediasvideo[.]world website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is mediasvideo.world 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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