Removal instructions for the adverts delivered by webprotrctionprogramm.com

What kind of page is webprotrctionprogramm[.]com?

Webprotrctionprogramm[.]com is yet another one of our findings from a routine exploration of untrustworthy websites. This page is designed to load deceptive content (e.g., "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam), promote spam browser notifications, and redirect visitors to other unreliable/malicious sites.

Webpages of this type are seldom accessed intentionally; most access them via other pages that use rogue advertising networks.

Webprotrctionprogramm[.]com overview

When we entered webprotrctionprogramm[.]com it promoted the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. However, what visitors to this website see - may vary, as these pages tend to base their behavior on visitors' IP addresses/geolocation.

To elaborate on the previously mentioned scam, it makes false claims about the visitor's system being infected. It displays what is supposedly the McAfee anti-virus' interface (unaffiliated/unassociated) and performs a bogus system scan.

It must be emphasized that no webpage can detect threats/issues present on users' devices. Schemes of this kind are usually used to promote untrustworthy/harmful apps; more information about this in our article on the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam.

What is more, webprotrctionprogramm[.]com asks visitors to allow its browser notifications, which (if permitted) will be used to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. The delivered notifications/ads typically endorse unreliable/malicious sites, online scams, dubious and dangerous software, and even malware.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by webprotrctionprogramm.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (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

The Internet is rife with websites like webprotrctionprogramm[.]com; 3v4lu4t3-4pp0intm3nt.xyz, gapscult.com, and news-sojulu.cc are just a few examples of those we have analyzed.

Most of the browser notifications delivered by these sites - are misleading, deceptive, and dangerous. However, we have noted such adverts being used to promote genuine products as well. It is noteworthy that this advertising is done by scammers abusing affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions, rather than the actual developers.

How did webprotrctionprogramm[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites need permission to display browser notifications. Therefore, you have likely permitted webprotrctionprogramm[.]com, i.e., pressed the "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or similar options. Note that many notification-spam promoting sites use clickbait, fake CAPTCHA, etc. - to trick visitors into enabling their browser notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications, ignore or deny suspicious websites requesting notification permissions (i.e., click "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.). Be careful not to get tricked into pressing "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or similar.

Should a browser be force-opening dubious webpages, it is likely to be due to adware installed onto it or the system. 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 the webprotrctionprogramm[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by webprotrctionprogramm.com?
• 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 webprotrctionprogramm[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?

You've likely visited webprotrctionprogramm[.]com and consented to receive its notifications. It is pertinent to mention that websites pushing browser notifications often use clickbait or other deceptive content to entice/scare users into allowing them.

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

No, clicking on a notification is harmless. However, these ads can endorse untrustworthy/malicious content capable of causing various issues (including system infections).

Is webprotrctionprogramm[.]com a virus?

While sites like webprotrctionprogramm[.]com are not classified as viruses, they can promote virulent content. These webpages are commonly used to push scams, unreliable/harmful websites and software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove webprotrctionprogramm[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and revert the permissions given to webprotrctionprogramm[.]com. Additionally, it can block further access to this and other rogue, scam, and malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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