Removing the ads delivered by the webprotectionsurveys.live website

What kind of page is webprotectionsurveys[.]live?

Webprotectionsurveys[.]live is a rogue site that our researchers found while inspecting dubious webpages. It operates by running scams, promoting spam browser notifications, and redirecting visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) websites.

Users typically enter pages like webprotectionsurveys[.]live through redirects caused by websites that use rogue advertising networks.

Webprotectionsurveys[.]live overview

The behavior of rogue pages (i.e., what they load and/or endorse) might depend on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. When we entered webprotectionsurveys[.]live, it presented us with the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. It claims that the visitor's device is infected - however, that is false. Furthermore, it must be emphasized that this deceptive content is not associated with the actual McAfee.

Typically, scams of this kind endorse untrustworthy or malicious applications. It is noteworthy that such scams might lead to the official websites of legitimate software. This is because some scammers seek to obtain illegitimate commissions by abusing the promoted product's affiliate programs.

However, there are no guarantees that a scam will continue to redirect to legitimate sites, and malicious ones can mimic the former very closely. Therefore, we strongly advise downloading only from official and verified sources.

What is more, webprotectionsurveys[.]live requested visitors to allow it to deliver browser notifications. Rogue websites use them to run intrusive ad campaigns. These advertisements promote online scams, unreliable/harmful apps, and malware.

To summarize, through sites like webprotectionsurveys[.]live - users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by webprotectionsurveys.live
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	54.243.179.61
Observed Domains	pay.webprotectionsurveys[.]live; xllf.webprotectionsurveys[.]live
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

We have analyzed thousands of rogue webpages; flymylife[.]info, protectionsurveys[.]online, and posto[.]click are merely a few examples.

These sites display browser notifications that promote deceptive and malicious content. Note that any legitimate products encountered through these ads are highly unlikely to be endorsed by their developers. Instead, this promotion is undertaken by scammers seeking to acquire commissions fraudulently by abusing the products' affiliate programs.

How did webprotectionsurveys[.]live gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Hence, you have likely visited webprotectionsurveys[.]live and enabled it to display these adverts by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this webpage.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications, do not permit questionable websites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, ignore or deny notification requests (i.e., select "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open suspect sites, it could be due to the presence of adware on the device. 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 webprotectionsurveys[.]live website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by webprotectionsurveys[.]live using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

Websites can only display browser notifications with user consent. Therefore, you've likely accessed webprotectionsurveys[.]live and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate system infection chains. However, these adverts endorse dangerous material that can cause severe issues (including malware infections).

Is webprotectionsurveys[.]live a virus?

No, websites like webprotectionsurveys[.]live are not classified as viruses, but they do promote virulent content. Rogue sites typically endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and undo all the permissions given to the webprotectionsurveys[.]live webpage. Additionally, it will restrict further access to this and other rogue, scam, and malicious sites. Hence, no extra steps will be necessary.

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