How to stop receiving ads from fiveminutes.biz

What kind of page is fiveminutes[.]biz?

Through our examination of fiveminutes[.]biz, we unearthed its deceptive tactics involving persuading visitors to allow notifications. Furthermore, the website redirects users to similar pages. Our team encountered fiveminutes[.]biz while scrutinizing websites linked to dubious advertising networks.

Fiveminutes[.]biz in detail

Fiveminutes[.]biz employs a misleading strategy, tricking visitors into clicking the "Allow" button under the pretense of verifying their human identity. In reality, this action leads to granting permission for notification display. It is crucial to understand that websites like fiveminutes[.]biz should not be granted notification access, as these notifications can lead to unreliable sites.

Notifications originating from fiveminutes[.]biz have the potential to lead users to a variety of risky destinations. These encompass malicious websites capable of introducing malware or conducting phishing activities. Furthermore, users might find themselves directed to fraudulent pages aimed at extracting sensitive data or monetary gain.

Additionally, fiveminutes[.]biz redirects users to similar pages. During our examination, fiveminutes[.]biz redirected us to another page that uses a clickbait technique to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. Thus, neither fiveminutes[.]biz nor websites opened through it can be trusted.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by fiveminutes.biz
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	alphaMountain.ai (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	172.67.137.216
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 websites of this type

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How did fiveminutes[.]biz gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites have the ability to present notifications only after receiving consent, usually achieved by clicking the "Allow" button while visiting them. Consequently, fiveminutes[.]biz displays notifications because it has acquired the necessary authorization (the "Allow" button was clicked while visiting the page).

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

If you come across a suspicious webpage seeking permission to show notifications, it is best to either close the page or select options such as "Block," "Block Notifications," or similar choices. It is strongly recommended to refrain from clicking the "Allow" button on questionable pages, especially if they claim it is needed to prove you are not a robot, access a video, download a file, or verify your age.

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

Appearance of fiveminutes[.]biz website (GIF):

Video showing how to eliminate ads delivered by fiveminutes[.]biz using Combo Cleaner:

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Quick menu:

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

To receive notifications from a website, users need to grant permission first. If you are seeing notifications from fiveminutes[.]biz, you probably visited the site and granted that permission already.

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

Clicking on notification ads does not mean your computer is infected. However, it is important to be cautious and ensure you have up-to-date security software to protect against potential threats that might arise from interacting with suspicious ads.

Is fiveminutes[.]biz a virus?

Sites such as fiveminutes[.]biz are not classified as viruses. Instead, they function as tools to promote scams, questionable apps, or potentially malicious websites.

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

Combo Cleaner will conduct a thorough scan of your computer and revoke all permissions granted to this site. Furthermore, it will proactively prevent any future access to this harmful website. There will be no need for any additional actions.

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