How to remove notifications/ads delivered by the geeesx.co.in website
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of page is geeesx.co[.]in?
Geeesx.co[.]in is a rogue page that promotes browser notification spam and generates redirects to different (likely untrustworthy/harmful) websites. Most users access webpages like geeesx.co[.]in via redirects caused by sites employing rogue advertising networks. Our researchers discovered this page while investigating websites that utilize said networks.
Geeesx.co[.]in overview
It must be mentioned that how rogue sites operate (i.e., what they host/endorse) might differ based on the recipient's IP address/ geolocation.
When we inspected geeesx.co[.]in, it presented us with a fake CAPTCHA test. The page depicted the logo of the Google Chrome browser, and the text stated that it is a "Google Chrome Security Check". Below the image were instructions to – "Click Allow if you are not a robot".
Users who are deceived by this bogus test – inadvertently allow geeesx.co[.]in to display browser notifications. Advertisements of this kind endorse online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware.
To summarize, via webpages like geeesx.co[.]in – users may experience system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Ads by geeesx.co.in |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 104.21.7.34 |
Observed Domains | 2b430pm37bgzw6oa6c.geeesx.co[.]in; 6f0a9pmktfta1i4ed9.geeesx.co[.]in; 2e038pm3va7k2blb52.geeesx.co[.]in; cb7afpmrnk27vi41b6.geeesx.co[.]in; 1c05epm37bgd5bl956.geeesx.co[.]in; 8cb0bpmj217whfe5a7.geeesx.co[.]in; 675f6pmfvuo1z3y96c.geeesx.co[.]in; 5887cpm37gmibfeb2c.geeesx.co[.]in; f31e9pm37ocq5vr25d.geeesx.co[.]in; 05b85pmm7x9a4bl396.geeesx.co[.]in; etc. |
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 written about thousands of rogue sites; nnoomm.co[.]in, hijnis[.]sbs, and activesafe[.]site are merely a couple of our newest articles. These websites aim to trick visitors into enabling browser notification delivery. Aside from CAPTCHA test imitations, other commonly used lures include clickbait, adult-oriented content, etc.
Spam notifications endorse deceptive and malicious material. Keep in mind that any genuine content encountered via these adverts is most likely promoted by scammers abusing its affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.
How did geeesx.co[.]in gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
User consent is necessary for any website to deliver browser notifications. Therefore, you have likely accessed geeesx.co[.]in and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option displayed on this page.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
It is essential to be selective when permitting webpages to deliver browser notifications. Do not enable suspicious pages to display these advertisements; instead, ignore or deny their requests (i.e., click "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).
It is worth mentioning that having adware installed on the browser or system can result in suspect websites being force-opened at random. Should you keep experiencing such redirects, check the device and immediately remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins.
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 (advertisement) displayed by the geeesx.co[.]in website:
Appearance of the geeesx.co[.]in website (GIF):
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by geeesx.co.in?
- 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 geeesx.co[.]in in the right lower corner of my desktop?
You've likely entered geeesx.co[.]in and selected "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option presented on this webpage. It must be mentioned that no website can deliver browser notifications (ads) without user permission.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
No, clicking on a browser notification is harmless. However, these ads can promote content that can cause severe issues (including system infections).
Is geeesx.co[.]in a virus?
No, geeesx.co[.]in is not classified as a virus. However, sites of this kind often endorse virulent content like online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove geeesx.co[.]in ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and revoke the permissions given to the geeesx.co[.]in webpage. It will also restrict further access to this and other rogue/malicious sites. Therefore, no additional steps will be necessary.
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