How to uninstall software force-opening the uniqdatacaptcha.top site?

What is the uniqdatacaptcha[.]top site?

Uniqdatacaptcha[.]top is a rogue website designed to load questionable content and/or redirect visitors to various pages (likely unreliable or dangerous ones). The Internet is rife with sites of this kind; nakedstreaming.com, typiccor.com, captchacheckout.top, and tik-ttok.net are just some examples.

Users seldom intentionally access such websites. Most get redirected to them by untrustworthy webpages, intrusive adverts, or installed PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). This software can infiltrate systems without user consent and subsequently cause redirects, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and collect browsing-related data.

Uniqdatacaptcha[.]top in detail

The behavior of rogue pages is determined by visitors' geolocations. The website learns this information by checking users' IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. In other words, whether visitors are presented with dubious material and/or get redirected elsewhere - depends on their geolocations.

Furthermore, like most similar sites, uniqdatacaptcha[.]top uses deceptive content to trick visitors into enabling their browser geolocations. This webpage employs fake CAPTCHA verification for this purpose - "Click Allow to confirm that you are not a robot!".

Should the notifications be allowed, uniqdatacaptcha[.]top will start running intrusive advert campaigns. The delivered advertisements promote a variety of sale-oriented, untrustworthy, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. What is more, some intrusive ads can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - when they are clicked on.

How do potentially unwanted applications operate?

Potentially unwanted applications usually have harmful functionalities. Additionally, these functions can be in different combinations. For example, these apps can force-open sites and/or deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns. Most PUAs also have data tracking abilities.

This software can monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and collect vulnerable information extracted from it (IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, etc.). PUA developers monetize the collected data by sharing it with and/or selling it to third-parties.

To summarize, the presence of unwanted apps on devices can lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. Therefore, it is advised to remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	uniqdatacaptcha.top pop-up
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Malware), Spamhaus (Spam), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Observed Domains	a.uniqdatacaptcha[.]top; f.uniqdatacaptcha[.]top; g.uniqdatacaptcha[.]top; e.uniqdatacaptcha[.]top; d.uniqdatacaptcha[.]top
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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Potentially unwanted applications in general

PUAs appear legitimate and innocuous. They offer various "handy" features. However, the promised functions are rarely operational. The only goal of unwanted apps is to generate profit for the developers. Hence, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can cause redirects, run intrusive ad campaigns, and collect private data.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed via downloaders/installers of other programs. This deceptive marketing technique of packing ordinary software with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling". These supplements can be unmentioned or hidden within the "Custom/Advanced" install settings.

Therefore, by rushing through download/installation processes (e.g., ignoring terms, skipping steps and sections, using "Easy/Express" settings, etc.), users risk inadvertently allowing bundled content into their devices, thereby endangering the systems with potential infections.

Intrusive advertisements are also used to proliferate PUAs. Upon being clicked, the adverts can execute scripts to download/install these applications without user permission. PUAs may have "official" promotional sites from which they can be downloaded.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is highly recommended to research software prior to download/installation. Additionally, only official and verified download channels must be used. Dubious sources, e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer bundled 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, etc. Intrusive ads appear legitimate; however, they redirect to various unreliable and questionable sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and on).

Should users encounter adverts and/or redirects of this type, they must inspect their devices and immediately remove all suspicious 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.

Screenshot of an advertisement delivered by the uniqdatacaptcha[.]top website:

Appearance of the uniqdatacaptcha[.]top website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is uniqdatacaptcha.top 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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