How to stop kap03ut-editi56on.xyz from delivering notifications

What kind of page is kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz?

The purpose of kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz is to display deceptive content and get permission to show notifications. There are hundreds of pages like kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz on the Internet, for example, allcoolnewz[.]com, sabs-push[.]xyz, windows-protector[.]com. Most of them are promoted through pages using rogue advertising networks.

Kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz in detail

Kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz can show notifications used to promote potentially malicious apps or websites, various scams, and so on. Thus, this page should not be allowed to deliver notifications. Typically, creators of pages like kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz use those notifications in various affiliate programs.

Another reason not to trust kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz is that it promotes a scam similar to "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!". It could be used to trick visitors into paying for bogus software/services, installing shady software, providing sensitive information, or for other purposes.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by kap03ut-editi56on.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
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, false claims within visited websites, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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Browser notification spam in general

Sometimes, notifications coming from pages like kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz can be used to promote legitimate software or other products. Affiliates use those notifications to collect illegitimate commissions. Legitimate developers do not use scare tactics or other deceptive methods to promote their software/services.

How did kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites like kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz cannot show notifications without permission. Most of them use clickbait techniques to trick visitors into clicking the "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar button. Users agree to receive notifications from websites by clicking that button (it usually appears in a pop-up window displayed by a browser).

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Do not click the "Allow" or similar button when a website like kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz is opened. Close the page and (or) click the "Block", "Always Block" (or similar) button. Do not trust websites claiming that it is required to click "Allow" to prove that you are not a robot, watch a video, download a file, and so on.

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 kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by kap03ut-editi56on.xyz?
• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why am I seeing ads (browser notifications) delivered by kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz in the right lower corner of my desktop?

A website like kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz (or any other page) asks for permission to show notifications and shows them only after being allowed to do so. Thus, notifications come from kap03ut-editi56on.xyz because this page has been visited and allowed to show its notifications.

I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?

It is not harmful to click on a notification - notifications cannot cause any damage directly. However, they can open malicious websites.

Is kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz a virus?

Websites like kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz are not considered to be viruses. Usually, they are designed to promote various scams or potentially malicious applications or websites (through notifications and by redirecting users to other pages).

Will Combo Cleaner remove kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all the permissions granted for kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz. Also, this application will block further access to kap03ut-editi56on[.]xyz. No additional steps will be required.

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