How to stop getting redirected to and from arrowhurt.xyz website?

What is arrowhurt[.]xyz?

The Internet is rife with rogue sites, and arrowhurt[.]xyz is but one of them. Edinmyhomet.biz, helthtop.space, and alfabet.fun are some examples of similar webpages. Rogue websites are designed to load dubious content and/or redirect visitors to other untrustworthy or possibly malicious pages.

Users seldom intentionally enter arrowhurt[.]xyz and sites akin to it. Most get redirected to them by intrusive adverts or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

This software can infiltrate systems without explicit permission; hence, users may be unaware of its presence. PUAs can have heinous functionalities, including - force-opening various websites, running intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collecting browsing-related data.

When accessed, the first thing arrowhurt[.]xyz does is check the visitor's IP (Internet Protocol) address in order to learn their geolocation. This information determines the webpage's further course of action.

Therefore, whether visitors are presented with questionable material and/or get redirected to different pages - depends on their geolocations. Additionally, most rogue sites use clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification, and other deceptive content to trick users into allowing their browser notifications.

This applies to arrowhurt[.]xyz as well; it instructs to "Press Allow to continue", thereby implying that the website's notifications must be enabled to access it. Should arrowhurt[.]xyz browser notifications be allowed, the webpage will begin running intrusive advertisement campaigns.

The delivered ads are more than just a nuisance; they are also considered to be dangerous. Once clicked on, intrusive adverts redirect to unreliable/harmful websites, and some can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs).

PUAs can have different functionalities, which can be in varied combinations. For example, these applications can cause redirects and/or deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns.

Furthermore, most PUAs can track data. They record browsing activity (visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, etc.) and gather vulnerable information extracted from it (IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, etc.).

The collected data is then shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals). To summarize, the presence of unwanted applications on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. It is strongly advised to remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection - to ensure device and user safety.

Threat Summary:

Name	arrowhurt.xyz pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.146.248
Observed Domains	tr.arrowhurt[.]xyz; 200ms.arrowhurt[.]xyz
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. ▼ Download Combo Cleaner To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of PCRisk.com read more.

PUAs usually appear legitimate and harmless. Users are enticed into download/installation and/or purchase with offers of various features. Despite how useful the promised functions may sound, they are typically nonoperational.

The sole purpose of unwanted apps is to generate profit for the developers; they have no real value to users. PUAs operate by force-opening untrustworthy and malicious webpages, delivering intrusive advert campaigns, and gathering sensitive information.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed through download/installation setups of other programs. "Bundling" is the name of this deceptive marketing method - packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions. The presence of these supplements can be hidden within the "Custom/Advanced" download/install settings or left unmentioned entirely.

Hence, rushed download/installation processes (e.g., ignored terms, skipped steps, used "Easy/Express" settings, etc.) increase the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system. Intrusive advertisements are also used to proliferate PUAs. Upon being clicked, the ads can execute scripts to download/install these applications without user consent. PUAs may have "official" promotional/download websites as well.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research software 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 sites, P2P sharing networks (Torrent clients, Gnutella, eMule, etc.), and other third-party sources - commonly offer bundled and hazardous content. When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, explore possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from additional apps, tools, features, and so on.

It is just as important to exercise caution when browsing. Intrusive adverts appear ordinary and innocuous; however, they redirect various unreliable and questionable websites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and many others). In case of encounters with ads and/or redirects of this kind, the system 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.

Screenshot of an advert delivered by the arrowhurt[.]xyz website:

Appearance of the arrowhurt[.]xyz website (GIF):

Instant automatic malware removal: Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced IT skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of malware. Download it by clicking the button below:
▼ DOWNLOAD Combo Cleaner By downloading any software listed on this website you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of PCRisk.com read more.

Quick menu:

• What is arrowhurt.xyz 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.

▼ Show Discussion