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How to stop the downloaderfiles.cloud website from deliver notifications/ads

Also Known As: Ads by downloaderfiles.cloud
Damage level: Medium

What kind of page is downloaderfiles[.]cloud?

Downloaderfiles[.]cloud is a rogue webpage that we discovered while investigating suspicious sites. It is designed to promote dubious/harmful software and browser notification spam. Furthermore, downloaderfiles[.]cloud may redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) websites.

Users typically access such pages through redirects caused by sites that employ rogue advertising networks for monetization purposes.

downloaderfiles[.]cloud pop-up redirects

Downloaderfiles[.]cloud overview

The behavior of rogue webpages (i.e., what they load/endorse) might depend on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. When we entered the downloaderfiles[.]cloud site, it claimed that the download link had been prepared – thus falsely implying that the content the visitor wanted to acquire was ready for download.

At the time of research, downloaderfiles[.]cloud promoted an installer containing a browser hijacker called App. This hijacker causes redirects to gosearches.gg and/or goodsearchez.com. Installation setups of this kind are often bundled with browser extensions like fake Chrome, Google Translate, Google Docs, or other software masquerading as legitimate tools.

It must be mentioned that in addition to adware and browser hijackers, websites like downloaderfiles[.]cloud can endorse fake anti-viruses, PUAs, and even trojans, ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, etc.

Additionally, downloaderfiles[.]cloud requested its browser notification delivery to be enabled. These notifications/advertisements promote online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and malware.

To summarize, through sites like downloaderfiles[.]cloud – users can experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:
Name Ads by downloaderfiles.cloud
Threat Type Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names (downloaderfiles[.]cloud)
Combo Cleaner (Malware), ESET (Malware), G-Data (Malware), malwares.com URL checker (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (downloaderfiles[.]cloud)
172.67.196.186
Detection Names (promoted installer) Avast (FileRepMalware [Misc]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.ChromeExt.A), Emsisoft (Adware.ChromeExt.A (B)), McAfee (Artemis!0D0394DFB366), Microsoft (Trojan:Win32/Conteban.A!ml), 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

We have inspected numerous rogue webpages; porptogred[.]comstarvardsee[.]xyz, and advnotmoney[.]com are merely a few examples.

These sites deliver browser notifications promoting deceptive and malicious content. It is noteworthy that any legitimate products and services encountered through these advertisements are unlikely to be endorsed by their actual developers/creators. Instead, this promotion is most likely undertaken by scammers abusing the content's affiliate programs in order to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did downloaderfiles[.]cloud gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can only deliver browser notifications with user consent. Therefore, you've likely accessed downloaderfiles[.]cloud and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option – thus enabling the advertisement delivery.

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.). We advise ignoring or denying notification delivery (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should you keep experiencing continuous unprompted redirects to suspicious sites, it could be due to adware installed onto the browser or 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 downloaderfiles[.]cloud website (GIF):

downloaderfiles[.]cloud website appearance (GIF)

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Quick menu:

Disable unwanted browser notifications:

Video showing how to disable web browser notifications:

Google Chrome logoRemove 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".

Disable web browser notifications in Google Chrome (step 1)

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).

Disable web browser notifications in Google Chrome (step 2)

Android logoRemove 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".

Disable web browser notifications in Google Chrome - Android (step 1)

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).

Disable web browser notifications in Google Chrome - Android (step 2)

Mozilla Firefox logoRemove 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".

Disable web browser notifications in Mozilla Firefox (step 1)

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).

Disable web browser notifications in Mozilla Firefox (step 2)

Microsoft Edge logoRemove 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".

Disable web browser notifications in Microsoft Edge (step 1)

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).

Disable web browser notifications in Microsoft Edge (step 2)

Safari logoRemove 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.

Disable web browser notifications in Safari - macOS (step 1)

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)

Disable web browser notifications in Safari - macOS (step 2)

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 downloaderfiles[.]cloud in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Websites need user consent to display browser notifications. Permission is given by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this page.

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

While clicking on a browser notification will not initiate any system infection processes, the content these ads promote can be harmful and cause severe issues (including malware infections).

Is downloaderfiles[.]cloud a virus?

Websites like downloaderfiles[.]cloud are not categorized as viruses, but they can promote virulent content. Rogue webpages promote online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and undo the permissions given to the downloaderfiles[.]cloud page. It is also capable of restricting all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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Tomas Meskauskas

Tomas Meskauskas - expert security researcher, professional malware analyst.

I am passionate about computer security and technology. I have an experience of over 10 years working in various companies related to computer technical issue solving and Internet security. I have been working as an author and editor for pcrisk.com since 2010. Follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn to stay informed about the latest online security threats. Contact Tomas Meskauskas.

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Global malware activity level today:

Medium threat activity

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