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How to stop allowtube.com sending notifications

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

What kind of page is allowtube[.]com?

Our inspection of allowtube[.]com has revealed that this is a fraudulent web page created to deceive visitors into agreeing to receive its notifications. As a rule, sites like allowtube[.] generate untrustworthy notifications. For these reasons, it is advisable not to visit allowtube[.] or allow it to deliver notifications.

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Allowtube[.]com in detail

Allowtube[.]com displays a fake video player resembling a YouTube player. Also, when this page is visited, a browser says that it wants to show notifications. Websites like allowtube[.]com usually make it appear that their content (in this case, a video) will be loaded upon clicking the "Allow" option provided by a browser.

If allowed, web pages like allowtube[.]com deliver misleading notifications (e.g., bogus system alerts, virus warnings, and similar). These notifications can direct users to potentially malicious websites. These might include fake or phishing sites designed to steal personal information like ID card information, passwords, credit card details, social security numbers, etc.

They may also lead to sites that host malware or engage in other malicious activities. Some notifications might promote fake giveaways or lotteries intended to extract money from unsuspecting individuals. In general, websites promoted through notifications from allowtube[.]com can pose significant privacy and security risks.

It is strongly recommended to avoid accepting notifications from suspicious sites like allowtube[.]com. If you have already accepted notifications from allowtube[.]com, revoke the permission to send them immediately.

Threat Summary:
Name Ads by allowtube.com
Threat Type Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names Yandex Safebrowsing (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address 104.21.35.22
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

Users can encounter these websites while visiting pages associated with rogue advertising networks, commonly found on torrent sites, illegal movie streaming platforms, and adult websites. Misleading ads, pop-ups, and deceptive links or buttons on unreliable pages can also lead to these shady sites.

Additionally, users may end up on these sites by clicking on ads generated by adware or links in deceptive emails. Websites similar to allowtube[.]com are penadee[.]com, plaucratertleed[.]com, and news-xonaro[.]cc.

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

Users agree to receive notifications from websites by selecting "Allow" or a similar option presented by their browsers. Websites need this explicit consent to send notifications. Thus, allowtube[.]com sends notifications because it has been allowed to do so while visiting it.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

When your browser informs you about a site's request to send notifications, choose the "Block", "Block Notifications", or "Deny" option. Be wary of websites that pressure you to click "Allow" to verify you are not a robot or to complete other tasks, as these requests are misleading.

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

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

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

A website can only send browser notifications if you have granted it permission. This suggests that you have visited allowtube[.]com and agreed to receive its notifications.

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

Notifications from unreliable websites can send users to harmful or malicious sites, but merely receiving or clicking on them does not cause an infection.

Is allowtube[.]com a virus?

Websites like allowtube[.]com are not viruses. Usually, their developers use them and their notifications to promote dubious apps and websites, as well as various scams.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate permissions granted to allowtube[.]com. Moreover, this app will block all further access to allowtube[.]com. No additional steps will be required.

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Global malware activity level today:

Medium threat activity

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

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