How to stop the ruffcensaop.xyz site from delivering notifications/ads

What kind of page is ruffcensaop[.]xyz?

While investigating questionable websites, our research team found the ruffcensaop[.]xyz rogue page. It operates by promoting spam browser notifications and redirecting visitors to other (likely unreliable/harmful) sites.

Users typically enter webpages like ruffcensaop[.]xyz via redirects caused by sites that employ rogue advertising networks.

Ruffcensaop[.]xyz overview

It must be noted that the behavior of rogue pages may vary depending on the visitor's IP address/ geolocation. In other words, this information might dictate the content encountered on and through these websites.

When we investigated the ruffcensaop[.]xyz webpage, it presented us with a bogus CAPTCHA verification. First, it displayed a dialogue box that the user can check and verify that they are not a robot. Below it was a deceptive statement – "We have registered suspicious traffic coming from your network. Using this page, we will be able to determine that you are not a robot".

Once this test was completed, ruffcensaop[.]xyz instructed to – "Press 'Allow' to prove that you are not a robot." – and this option will enable the webpage to display browser notifications. The delivered ads primarily endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware.

In summary, through sites like ruffcensaop[.]xyz – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ruffcensaop.xyz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	5.45.112.153
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

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These sites display browser notifications promoting deceptive and malicious content. Note that while legitimate products/services can be encountered through these advertisements – they are unlikely to be endorsed by their developers/creators. It is most probable that this promotion is undertaken by scammers who abuse the content's affiliate programs in order to acquire illegitimate commissions.

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

Websites need user permission to deliver browser notifications (adverts). Hence, you have likely accessed ruffcensaop[.]xyz and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this page – thus enabling the advertisement delivery.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browser notifications – do not permit suspicious sites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise ignoring or denying notification delivery requests from such webpages (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

Should your browser continuously force-open suspect websites, it could be due to adware installed on 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 ruffcensaop[.]xyz website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by ruffcensaop[.]xyz using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

Sites cannot deliver browser notifications without user consent. Therefore, you have likely entered ruffcensaop[.]xyz and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this webpage.

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, these advertisements promote harmful content that can cause severe issues (including system infections).

Is ruffcensaop[.]xyz a virus?

No, sites like ruffcensaop[.]xyz are not classified as viruses, but they do push virulent content. Rogue websites usually endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and remove the permissions given to this webpage. Combo Cleaner will also block all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no extra will be necessary.

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