How to block osx-defender.pro notifications

What kind of page is osx-defender[.]pro?

We inspected osx-defender[.]pro and found that it is crafted to trick visitors into agreeing to receive its notifications. The site uses clickbait to obtain permission to deliver notifications. Usually, if allowed, sites like osx-defender[.]pro send fake warnings and other messages to lure users into interacting with them.

Osx-defender[.]pro in detail

Osx-defender[.]pro displays an image of a robot and a fake CAPTCHA (a checkbox with an "I'm not a robot" message). Also, the site claims that it has registered suspicious traffic coming from the visitor's network and will be able to determine that the visitor is not a robot.

If interacted with, osx-defender[.]pro presents another misleading message instructing visitors to click "Allow" to prove that they are not robots. However, performing this step grants the site permission to show notifications (it has nothing to do with passing a CAPTCHA).

Once permission is granted, osx-defender[.]pro displays fake warnings and possibly other deceptive notifications. These notifications are disguised as warnings from Windows, and they claim that a computer is infected by viruses. They also urge users to turn on protection and delete viruses.

Clicking on such notifications (links provided in them) can expose users to untrustworthy websites. These sites can be crafted to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials, credit card details, or identification data, which scammers can use for identity theft, account breaches, fraudulent transactions, and other malicious purposes.

These websites can also promote fake services or products to trick users into making payments, or they may attempt to install unwanted or dangerous software. It is highly advisable to block notification requests from such sites and revoke any permissions that may have already been granted.

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Users find themselves on sites like osx-defender[.]pro unintentionally, often after clicking on deceptive ads or questionable content on unreliable websites or links in deceptive emails. These pages can also be reached through platforms that use rogue advertising networks, including torrent or illegal streaming sites.

In some cases, adware installed on the device may produce ads that lead users to these suspicious websites. Here are more examples of websites like osx-defender[.]pro: revupdevice.co[.]in, penuzzialls[.]com, and bricirchmic[.]com.

How did osx-defender[.]pro gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

A website can only send you notifications if you have given it permission. If notifications from osx-defender[.]pro are appearing, it means you clicked “Allow” or another equivalent option in your browser when you visited the site and enabled it to deliver these notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Users can prevent misleading notifications by denying permission requests from suspicious websites. When a visited shady page wants to show notifications, users should click "Block" or "Block Notifications" or a similar option. Simply closing a site is also an option. 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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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by osx-defender.pro?
• 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 osx-defender[.]pro in the right lower corner of my desktop?

A website can only send notifications after you have granted permission. This suggests that you probably visited osx-defender[.]pro and have consented to get notifications from it.

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

Clicking on an unreliable notification alone is generally safe, but the websites it promotes can be malicious and pose risks.

Is osx-defender[.]pro a virus?

Websites like osx-defender[.]pro are not classified as viruses. They are used to promote unwanted and potentially malicious apps, websites, various scams, etc.

Will Combo Cleaner remove osx-defender[.]pro ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, revoke any permissions granted to osx-defender[.]pro, and block all future access to it. No further action will be needed.