How to remove the notifications/ads delivered by the securecaptcha.top site

What kind of page is securecaptcha[.]top?

Securecaptcha[.]top is a rogue page that promotes browser notification spam and redirects visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites. Our research team discovered this webpage while investigating suspicious websites.

Most visitors to pages like securecaptcha[.]top access them via redirects generated by sites that employ rogue advertising networks.

Securecaptcha[.]top overview

It is noteworthy that the behavior of rogue pages might differ depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). In other words, this data may determine the content encountered on and through such websites.

When we investigated securecaptcha[.]top, we found two appearance variants. Both versions employed fake CAPTCHA verification, i.e., instructions to click "Allow" to prove that the visitor is not a robot. These hoax tests are intended to deceive users into enabling the webpage to deliver browser notifications.

If permitted, securecaptcha[.]top will display notifications (advertisements) that endorse various scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware. Therefore, through sites like securecaptcha[.]top – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by securecaptcha.top
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.63.229
Observed Domains	b.securecaptcha[.]top; e.securecaptcha[.]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 examined countless rogue pages; allhypefeed[.]com, trunapol[.]xyz, reliablepcmatter[.]com, finishedwarmth[.]com, and mackledcity[.]com are merely some examples. These websites deliver browser notifications promoting deceptive and malicious content.

Keep in mind that while legitimate products or services may be encountered via these ads – they are highly unlikely to be endorsed by their developers. 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 securecaptcha[.]top gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites need user consent to deliver browser notifications. Therefore, if you are receiving these adverts from securecaptcha[.]top – it means that you've likely accessed this webpage at some point and permitted their delivery by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

Note that rogue sites commonly use deception (e.g., fake CAPTCHA tests, clickbait, etc.) to trick visitors into allowing notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you enter a questionable webpage – do not enable it to display browser notifications (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise denying notification delivery requests from such sites (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignoring them altogether.

Should you keep experiencing unprompted redirects to suspect websites, 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.

Screenshot of a notification/ads delivered by the securecaptcha[.]top website:

Screenshot of securecaptcha[.]top website's alternative appearance:

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

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

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Quick menu:

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

Sites cannot display browser notifications (ads) without user permission. Therefore, you have likely visited securecaptcha[.]top and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option presented on this webpage.

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

While clicking on a browser notification is harmless in itself, that does not apply to the content these advertisements promote. Spam notifications are known to push deceptive/malicious sites and software capable of causing severe issues (including system infections).

Is securecaptcha[.]top a virus?

Websites like securecaptcha[.]top are not considered to be viruses. However, rogue webpages typically endorse virulent content, such as online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and revoke all the permissions given to the securecaptcha[.]top webpage. Additionally, Combo Cleaner will block further access to this and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.

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