Removal instructions for the notifications/ads delivered by link2captcha.top

What kind of page is link2captcha[.]top?

While checking out suspicious websites, our researchers discovered the link2captcha[.]top rogue webpage. It promotes browser notification spam by using fake CAPTCHA verification. Additionally, this page can redirect users to different (likely untrustworthy/harmful) websites.

Most users access webpages like link2captcha[.]top via redirects caused by sites using rogue advertising networks.

Link2captcha[.]top overview

The behavior of rogue webpages might be determined by the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. In other words, this information can dictate the content promoted on and through such sites.

When we investigated link2captcha[.]top, we found two appearance variants. Both displayed images of robots and instructed visitors to click the "Allow" button to verify that they are not a bot. If users attempt to complete this bogus CAPTCHA test, they will inadvertently enable link2captcha[.]top to deliver browser notifications.

Rogue websites spam users with notifications/ads that endorse online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware. Therefore, through sites like link2captcha[.]top – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by link2captcha.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Combo Cleaner (Malware), Fortinet (Malware), G-Data (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	155.138.161.229
Observed Domains	e.link2captcha[.]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, 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 inspected thousands of rogue webpages; hot-investing-news[.]com, helllomedias[.]com, and smilerweek[.]com are merely a couple examples.

These websites display browser notifications promoting harmful content. Note that any genuine products or services encountered via these advertisements – are unlikely to be endorsed in this fashion by their developers/creators. Instead, this promotion is undertaken by scammers abusing the content's affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did link2captcha[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, you have likely entered link2captcha[.]top at some point and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page.

Keep in mind that rogue webpages commonly use deceptive content (e.g., clickbait, fake CAPTCHA, etc.) – to trick visitors into enabling notification/ad delivery.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not permit suspicious websites to display 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 questionable sites without prompt, it could 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.

Screenshots of notifications/ads delivered by the link2captcha[.]top website:

Appearance of the link2captcha[.]top website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by link2captcha[.]top using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by link2captcha.top?
• 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 link2captcha[.]top in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Webpages need user permission to deliver browser notifications (advertisements). Therefore, you've likely entered link2captcha[.]top and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option – thereby enabling the notification delivery.

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

No, clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any system infection processes. However, these ads push deceptive and malicious content capable of causing severe issues (including malware infections).

Is link2captcha[.]top a virus?

No, link2captcha[.]top is not classified as a virus, but it can promote virulent content. Websites of this kind typically endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove link2captcha[.]top ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and undo all the permissions granted to the link2captcha[.]top webpage. Furthermore, Combo Cleaner is capable of blocking access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, extra steps will be unnecessary.

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