Remove apps that open the addresses of web pages such as checkandgo.info

What is checkandgo[.]info?

There are many rogue websites similar to checkandgo[.]info including, for example, overiesarticu[.]info, alisalis[.]com and speakwithjohns[.]com.

All redirect visitors to other dubious web pages or load dubious content. People do not generally visit these sites intentionally - typically, they are opened via dubious ads/websites or by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed on the system.

Installed PUAs can open sites such as checkandgo[.]info in new browser windows or tabs. When opened, the web pages redirect visitors to other rogue pages or unwanted content. These pages might contain dubious ads, advertise untrusted programs, etc.

Neither checkandgo[.]info nor pages that are opened through it can be trusted. Note that checkandgo[.]info asks permission to show notifications using a 'clickbait' technique - this is to trick visitors. Note that checkandgo[.]info loads a page encouraging people to click the "Allow" button so that they can supposedly watch a video.

If clicked, however, this allows websites to show notifications. Commonly, websites such as checkandgo[.]info feed users with notifications that contain deceptive ads, links to dubious web pages, etc. Furthermore, PUAs can not only open rogue websites, but also gather information and serve ads.

They usually target browsing data such as IP addresses, geolocations, addresses of visited pages, entered search queries, and other details, however, some PUAs are capable of recording sensitive, confidential details as well. The developers might sell the information to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue in other ways.

PUAs can cause issues relating to privacy and browsing safety, and some people might even become victims of identity theft. Therefore, remove all PUAs immediately and avoid them in future.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by checkandgo.info
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads.
Detection Names	Fortinet (Malware), Sucuri SiteCheck (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal).
Serving IP Address	157.245.79.75
Observed Domains	0.checkandgo[.]info, 1.checkandgo[.]info, 2.checkandgo[.]info, 3.checkandgo[.]info, 4.checkandgo[.]info, 5.checkandgo[.]info, 6.checkandgo[.]info, 7.checkandgo[.]info, 8.checkandgo[.]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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Commonly, PUAs are advertised as useful apps that supposedly deliver various tools and features, improve browsing experience, etc., however, most are designed only to gather data, open dubious web pages and serve advertisements. They generate revenue for the developers and can cause serious problems. Therefore, uninstall all PUAs immediately.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed by including them into the download/installation set-ups of other programs. This distribution method is known as "bundling". Typically, developers include PUAs as 'additional offers', which are mentioned in settings such as "Advanced" or "Custom".

Decline these before completing any downloads or installations. Many people fail to check and change these settings when they download or install their programs, thereby allowing PUAs to infiltrate along with regular software. In some cases, these unwanted downloads and installations are caused when people click ads that execute certain scripts.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Do not download or install programs through Peer-to-Peer networks (e.g., torrent clients, eMule), from dubious pages, third party downloaders, installers or other channels/tools of this kind. Files and programs should be downloaded only from official pages and via direct links.

Check all download and installation settings such as "Custom" and "Advanced" and decline offers to download or install additionally-included applications before completing the process. Do not click advertisements that are shown on dubious web pages, since these can open other websites of this kind or cause unwanted downloads/installations.

Remove any unwanted, suspicious extensions, add-ons and plug-ins installed on the browser immediately. Software of this kind that is installed on the operating system should also be removed. 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 checkandgo[.]info website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by checkandgo.info?
• 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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