How to remove permissions granted for ytgoconverter.com
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of page is ytgoconverter[.]com?
After examining ytgoconverter[.]com, we concluded that this page offers to download videos from YouTube, wants to show notifications, and uses shady advertising networks. It is important to mention that downloading videos from YouTube without permission from the copyright holder is generally not legal.
Ytgoconverter[.]com in detail
Websites like ytgoconverter[.]com can be operating illegally if they do not have the proper permissions or licenses from the copyright holders. Downloading videos from YouTube without permission is generally considered a violation of copyright law, and websites that facilitate this activity can also be held liable.
Another issue with ytgoconverter[.]com is that it redirects visitors to untrustworthy websites. During our examination, ytgoconverter[.]com redirected to ptilselr[.]com - a deceptive website designed to lure visitors into agreeing to receive notifications.
Ytgoconverter[.]com wants to show notifications too. Those notifications can be used to trick users into calling fake technical support numbers, providing sensitive information, downloading potentially malicious software, etc. Thus, ytgoconverter[.]com should not be permitted to send notifications.
Furthermore, downloading videos from pages like ytgoconverter[.]com may come with certain risks. For example, the downloaded videos may contain malware or viruses that could harm your computer or compromise your personal information.
Therefore, it is always advisable to use caution when downloading videos from such websites and to ensure that you are only downloading content that you have permission to use.
Name | Ads by ytgoconverter.com |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 172.67.186.38 |
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, unwanted applications (adware) |
Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Browser notification spam in general
Websites that offer to download videos from YouTube are generally not authorized by YouTube or the content creators to do so. Typically, sites like ytgoconverter[.]com use rogue advertising networks - they redirect users to shady pages and (or) display untrustworthy advertisements. Thus, visiting such pages can lead to pages that host malicious or other unreliable software.
Examples of similar websites are onlymp3[.]to, mp3-convert[.]org and 10downloader[.]com.
How did ytgoconverter[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Visitors must give their consent before web pages can display notifications. To give this permission, visitors need to click on the "Allow" (or "Allow Notifications") button provided by their Internet browser. Therefore, ytgoconverter[.]com displays notifications because it has been granted permission to do so.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
It is advisable to avoid clicking on the "Allow," "Allow Notifications," or similar buttons on suspicious websites that request permission to show notifications. This is especially true for pages that claim you need to click the button to verify your age, prove that you are not a robot, or watch a video.
Instead, it is recommended to either close such pages or choose the "Block" option (click the "Block" button). If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by ytgoconverter.com?
- 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 ytgoconverter[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?
The reason why ytgoconverter[.]com displays notifications is because it has been given permission to do so. This authorization was provided by clicking the "Allow" button while visiting ytgoconverter[.]com.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
A notification/advertisement from a dubious page can open harmful websites. However, it cannot infect a computer.
Is ytgoconverter[.]com a virus?
Websites like ytgoconverter[.]com are not viruses. Most of these sites promote various scams, shady apps, and other potentially harmful pages.
Will Combo Cleaner remove ytgoconverter[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all the permissions granted for ytgoconverter[.]com. It will also block further access to ytgoconverter[.]com. No additional steps will be required.
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