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How to stop finishedwarmth.com from sending notifications

Also Known As: Ads by finishedwarmth.com
Damage level: Medium

What kind of page is finishedwarmth[.]com?

During our examination of websites that use questionable advertising networks, we came across finishedwarmth[.]com, which is one of the many sites that utilize misleading messages to trick visitors into granting permission for notification display. Additionally, while browsing finishedwarmth[.]com, visitors get redirected to other untrustworthy websites.

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Finishedwarmth[.]com in detail

Finishedwarmth[.]com uses a clickbait technique where visitors are prompted with a message asking them to click the "Allow" button to prove that they are not robots and to continue to the site. This message gives the impression that visitors must pass a CAPTCHA to access the website.

This approach is one of the ways in which finishedwarmth[.]com attempts to obtain permission to display notifications. It is highly advisable to refrain from allowing notifications from finishedwarmth[.]com, as websites that use clickbait tactics to obtain permission to display notifications are unreliable.

Upon our inspection of notifications from finishedwarmth[.]com, we discovered that the majority of them assert that a computer is infected with viruses. Clicking on these notifications can lead visitors to phishing websites, technical support scam pages, sites that host potentially harmful applications, and even malicious websites.

Furthermore, finishedwarmth[.]com may redirect visitors to other dubious pages, including similar sites that are intended to deceive visitors into consenting to receive notifications.

Threat Summary:
Name Ads by finishedwarmth.com
Threat Type Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address 104.21.50.56
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.
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More about pages of this type

Users usually do not intentionally visit web pages like finishedwarmth[.]com. Instead, these pages are frequently accessed through dubious advertisements, illegal movie streaming pages, torrent sites, adult pages, and other websites that utilize unscrupulous advertising networks. The internet is full of websites similar to finishedwarmth[.]com.

Examples of similar pages are mackledcity[.]com, misarea[.]com, and misground[.]com.

How did finishedwarmth[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

In order for a web page to show notifications, visitors must provide their consent by clicking the "Allow" button while on the page. Hence, it can be assumed that a visit was made to finishedwarmth[.]com, and during the visit, the "Allow" button was clicked.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

When a suspicious website asks for permission to show notifications, it is recommended to either click "Block" or "Block Notifications" (or a similar option) or close the page. Pages that display messages that suggest clicking "Allow" is required for specific actions, such as playing a video, downloading a file, or confirming that the visitor is not a robot, should never be trusted.

If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of finishedwarmth[.]com website (GIF):

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Another appearance of finishedwarmth[.]com:

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Notification from finishedwarmth[.]com:

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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 finishedwarmth[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?

In order for a website to send notifications, the user must first grant permission. Therefore, it is likely that you have already visited finishedwarmth[.]com and given it permission to send notifications.

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

Clicking on a notification by itself is not harmful. However, the websites to which these ads lead may be malicious.

Is finishedwarmth[.]com a virus?

Websites like finishedwarmth[.]com are not typically classified as viruses. Instead, they are used as tools to promote various scams or questionable/malicious applications and websites.

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

Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, remove all the permissions granted for this site, and block any future access to it. No further steps will be necessary.

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Tomas Meskauskas

Tomas Meskauskas - expert security researcher, professional malware analyst.

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Malware activity

Global malware activity level today:

Medium threat activity

Increased attack rate of infections detected within the last 24 hours.

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