How to remove apps causing redirects to read-the-news.online website?

What is the read-the-news[.]online site?

Read-the-news[.]online is but one of many rogue websites on the Internet. There are thousands of such sites; linstersbig.com, chultoux.com, red-video.fun - are a few examples. They operate by presenting visitors with dubious content and/or redirecting them to other untrustworthy or possibly malicious pages.

Furthermore, these websites are seldom accessed intentionally. Most users get redirected to them by intrusive advertisements or PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) already installed onto their devices. These apps do not need explicit user permission to infiltrate systems. PUAs are designed to cause redirects, run intrusive ad campaigns, and collect browsing-related information.

When it is accessed, the first thing read-the-news[.]online does is check the visitor's IP (Internet Protocol) address to learn their geolocation. This data determines the site's further course of action.

In other words, whether visitors are presented with questionable material and/or get redirected elsewhere - depends on their IP addresses/ geolocations. Additionally, rogue webpages typically use clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, and other deceptive content to trick visitors into allowing their browser notifications.

This applies to read-the-news[.]online as well, and should its notifications be enabled - it will begin running intrusive advertisement campaigns. The delivered ads are more than just a nuisance, they also pose a threat to device/user safety.

Once clicked on, intrusive adverts redirect to various unreliable/harmful sites, and some can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs). Potentially unwanted applications can have different abilities, which can be in varied combinations.

For example, these apps can force-open webpages and/or deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns. What is more, most PUAs can track data. Targeted information includes: visited URLs, viewed webpages, searched queries, IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, and so forth.

The gathered data is then shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals). In summary, the presence of unwanted software on devices can lead to system infections, financial losses, severe privacy issues, and identity theft.

To ensure device integrity and user safety, it is highly recommended to remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	read-the-news.online pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	213.227.149.216
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 typically appear legitimate and harmless. Users are enticed into download/installation with offers of various "handy" and "advantageous" features. Despite how good the advertised functionalities may sound - they are rarely operational.

Functionality and user privacy are irrelevant, as the only goal of unwanted software is to generate profit for the developers. Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can force-open untrustworthy and malicious sites, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and gather private and sensitive information.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed through downloaders/installers of other programs. This false marketing method of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling".

Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., ignored terms, skipped sites, used "Easy/Express" settings, etc.) increase the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system. Intrusive adverts are also used to proliferate PUAs.

Upon being clicked, the advertisements can execute scripts to download/install these applications without user consent. Some PUAs have "official" promotional/download pages as well.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research products before download/installation and/or purchase. Additionally, all downloads must be performed from official and verified sources.

Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer bundled content. Download and installation processes must be approached with care.

Therefore, it is advised to read terms, study possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings to opt-out from additional apps, tools, functions, etc. It is just as important to exercise caution when browsing.

Intrusive ads appear ordinary and innocuous; however, they redirect to dubious sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and many others). In case of encounters with adverts and/or redirects of this type, the device must be checked and all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - immediately removed from it.

If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Screenshots of ads delivered by read-the-news[.]online website:

Appearance of read-the-news[.]online website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is read-the-news.online 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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