How to stop the bastionthree.xyz webpage from delivering notifications/ads
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of page is bastionthree[.]xyz?
Bastionthree[.]xyz is a rogue webpage designed to endorse browser notification spam and redirect visitors to other (likely unreliable/malicious) sites.
Users typically enter pages like bastionthree[.]xyz through redirects generated by websites using rogue advertising networks. Our research team discovered bastionthree[.]xyz while investigating such sites.
Bastionthree[.]xyz overview
It is noteworthy that the behavior of rogue pages (i.e., what they host and/or promote) might depend on visitors' IP addresses/ geolocations.
When we accessed bastionthree[.]xyz, it displayed a yellow loading bar at the top of the page, below which were instructions to – "Press 'Allow' to continue". Bastionthree[.]xyz implied that to enter the website – it's browser notification delivery must be enabled.
If this site is allowed to display the notifications, it will spam the user with ads promoting various scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and even malware.
To summarize, through websites like bastionthree[.]xyz – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Ads by bastionthree.xyz |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | CyRadar (Malicious), ESET (Malware), Seclookup (Malicious), Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Fortinet (Spam), 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. |
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
We have inspected thousands of rogue webpages; bestfunllc[.]com, fyncenter[.]com, entmatchw[.]com, findallincomesurvey[.]top, datingstyle[.]top – are just some examples. These sites deliver browser notifications endorsing deceptive/malicious material.
While legitimate content may be encountered via these adverts – it is highly unlikely to be promoted by its developers or other official parties. It is most probable that this endorsement is performed by scammers who abuse the product's affiliate programs in order to obtain illegitimate commissions.
How did bastionthree[.]xyz gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Websites cannot display browser notifications (advertisements) without user consent. Therefore, you have likely entered the bastionthree[.]xyz page and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option – thus enabling the ad delivery.
It is pertinent to mention that rogue webpages often employ deception (e.g., fake CAPTCHA verification, clickbait, etc.) to trick visitors into allowing notifications.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
To avoid receiving undesirable browser notifications – do not permit suspect websites to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, we advise denying notification delivery from such pages (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignoring said requests in their entirety.
Should you keep experiencing continuous random redirects to questionable sites, it could be caused by advertising-supported software (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 bastionthree[.]xyz website (GIF):
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by bastionthree.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 bastionthree[.]xyz in the right lower corner of my desktop?
Sites can only display browser notifications with user permission. Hence, you have likely visited bastionthree[.]xyz and permitted the advertisement delivery by selecting "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 system infection chains. However, these adverts can endorse content capable of causing serious issues (including malware infections).
Is bastionthree[.]xyz a virus?
No, bastionthree[.]xyz is not classed as a virus, but it can promote virulent content. Websites of this type commonly push online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and malware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove bastionthree[.]xyz ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and remove the permissions given to the bastionthree[.]xyz page. It can also restrict all further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, additional steps will be unnecessary.
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