Removal instructions for the notifications displayed by defenderweb.xyz site

What kind of page is defenderweb[.]xyz?

Defenderweb[.]xyz is a rogue webpage that we found while inspecting questionable sites. It is designed to load deceptive content (scams), promote spam browser notifications, and redirect visitors to different (likely unreliable/malicious) websites.

Most users access pages like defenderweb[.]xyz through redirects caused by webpages that use rogue advertising networks.

Defenderweb[.]xyz overview

The behavior of rogue pages might vary depending on the visitors' IP addresses/ geolocations. In other words, what such sites load/promote can differ based on this information.

When we accessed defenderweb[.]xyz, it ran the "You've visited illegal infected website" scam. This content - anti-virus interface, system scan, and threat reports - it is all fake. Furthermore, this scam is in no way associated with the McAfee anti-virus or McAfee Corp.; the use of names and graphics belonging to this product/corporation is employed to create an impression of legitimacy.

What is more, no site can detect threats/issues present on visitors' systems - hence, any that make such claims are scams. This deceptive content is typically used to advertise fake anti-viruses, adware, browser hijackers, and various PUAs.

Additionally, defenderweb[.]xyz requested visitors to permit browser notification delivery. Rogue webpages use notifications to run intrusive ad campaigns. The displayed notifications/advertisements promote various scams, unreliable/dangerous sites and software, and even malware.

To summarize, through pages like defenderweb[.]xyz - users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by defenderweb.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.65.113
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

Mycomputerads[.]com, social-discovery[.]io, save-your-time[.]com, and bhrnkw[.]com are just some examples of the rogue websites we have inspected.

Sites of this kind deliver notifications that endorse online scams and malicious material. While reputable developers do not use notification spam to promote their products - they can still be encountered through it. This endorsement is primarily undertaken by scammers' abusing the products' affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did defenderweb[.]xyz gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Hence, you have likely accessed defenderweb[.]xyz at some point and permitted it to display these adverts by pressing "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications, do not enable questionable sites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, we advise ignoring or denying notification delivery requests (i.e., "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open suspect webpages without prompt, it might be caused by the presence of advertising-supported software (adware). 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 notifications/adverts delivered by the defenderweb[.]xyz website:

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

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Quick menu:

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

If you are receiving browser notifications from defenderweb[.]xyz, you've likely visited this page and enabled it to deliver them - since websites cannot do so without user permission.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any malware download/installation processes. However, the websites, applications, and other content promoted via these ads can be deceptive/malicious and cause severe issues.

Is defenderweb[.]xyz a virus?

No, defenderweb[.]xyz is not considered to be a virus, but it can push virulent content. Sites of this kind endorse online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning computers and undoing all the permissions granted to the defenderweb[.]xyz page. It can also restrict further access to this and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, additional steps will be unnecessary.

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