How to revoke permissions given to myrewardslocker.com
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of page is myrewardslocker[.]com?
We have examined myrewardslocker[.]com and found that it can deliver unwanted notifications. However, the site can only do so if visitors grant it such permission. In addition to requesting permission to show notifications, myrewardslocker[.]com displays misleading content. Overall, myrewardslocker[.]com should be avoided.
Myrewardslocker[.]com in detail
Myrewardslocker[.]com displays a fake reward offer, claiming users can receive a $1,000 Temu Gift Card after completing a short survey. However, the site requires visitors to enter their email addresses, which can be misused for spam or other purposes. The entered email addresses can be misused to send spam or for other purposes.
Thus, it is advisable not to disclose any details on myrewardslocker[.]com. Also, the site should not be allowed to send notifications, as these notifications can promote more bogus offers. During our inspection, the site sent deceptive notifications claiming users were eligible for a $1,400 IRS payment.
Clicking such notifications can lead to fake websites designed to steal credit card details, login credentials, ID card information, and other details that can be used to steal money and identities or perform other malicious activities. Also, these notifications can take users to pages hosting malicious apps or other unwanted software.
Additionally, myrewardslocker[.]com may show notifications created to trick users into visiting sites offering fake services or products to extract money. For these reasons, myrewardslocker[.]com should not be permitted to show notifications. If myrewardslocker[.]com or a similar site has this permission, it should be revoked as soon as possible.
Name | Ads by myrewardslocker.com |
Threat Type | Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads |
Detection Names | CRDF (Malicious), Fortinet (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address | 172.67.173.74 |
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. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Similar sites in general
These websites usually aim to deceive users into allowing them to show notifications, which are then used to promote unreliable websites, scams, and potentially malicious apps. Users often land on these sites unintentionally by clicking pop-ups, ads, or links presented on suspicious websites.
These pages can also be accessed through torrent sites, illegal streaming pages, and other platforms that use questionable ad networks, as well as through deceptive emails and adware-generated ads. Some examples of websites that can show deceptive notifications are modefender[.]xyz, libruies[.]com, and getelltheprecise[.]org.
How did myrewardslocker[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?
Myrewardslocker[.]com cannot send notifications on its own—it requires user permission. When visiting the site, users may see an option to enable notifications by clicking "Allow" or a similar option. If permission is granted, the site can then send notifications.
How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?
When a website requests permission to send notifications, you can prevent it by selecting "Block", "Deny," or an equivalent option. If the website seems untrustworthy, the safest approach is to choose one of these options or close it immediately to avoid potential risks.
If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Notification from myrewardslocker[.]com:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ads by myrewardslocker.com?
- 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 myrewardslocker[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?
If a website (in this case, myrewardslocker[.]com) is displaying notifications, it means the user has granted permission for it to do so.
I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?
Notifications from suspicious websites can direct users to harmful or scam pages, but they do not have the ability to directly infect a computer.
Is myrewardslocker[.]com a virus?
Websites like myrewardslocker[.]com are not viruses. They can show notifications notificatioms used to deceive users into downloading dubious apps, visiting scam websites, or opening other unreliable pages that could potentially harm their device or compromise their personal information.
Will Combo Cleaner remove myrewardslocker[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, revoke all permissions granted to myrewardslocker[.]com, and block any future access to the site. After that, no additional steps will be necessary.
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