How to stop bgv-adguard.pro notifications (ads)

What kind of page is bgv-adguard[.]pro?

Bgv-adguard[.]pro is a rogue webpage discovered by our research team during a routine inspection of suspicious sites. This page is designed to promote browser notification spam and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/hazardous) websites. Webpages like bgv-adguard[.]pro are most commonly accessed via redirects produced by sites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

Bgv-adguard[.]pro overview

It is worth mentioning that the content encountered on and through rogue websites might differ depending on the visitor's IP address (geolocation). When we visited bgv-adguard[.]pro, it presented us with fake CAPTCHA verification.

If a visitor is deceived by the instructions on this page – "Click 'Allow' to confirm that you are not a robot" – they unintentionally enable bgv-adguard[.]pro to display browser notifications. These advertisements can endorse online scams (technical support, phishing, etc.), unwanted/harmful software (PUAs, adware, browser hijackers, etc.), and malware (trojans, ransomware, cryptominers, etc.).

In summary, through webpages like bgv-adguard[.]pro – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Browser notification spam in general

We have investigated thousands of rogue pages; dersinstion[.]com, bsm-defender[.]pro, and inj-protect[.]pro are just a few of our newest articles. These webpages often use various lures (e.g., fake CAPTCHA tests, adult-oriented content, clickbait, etc.) with the goal of tricking visitors into permitting browser notification delivery.

Spam notifications promote deceptive and malicious material. Remember that any genuine content encountered via these ads is most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse its affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did bgv-adguard[.]pro gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can only deliver browser notifications with user consent. Hence, if you are receiving these adverts from bgv-adguard[.]pro – it means that when this webpage was accessed, permission for their delivery was granted by selecting "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted browsing notifications – do not permit dubious pages to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise denying notification delivery from such websites (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignoring these requests in their entirety.

Should your browser continuously force-open questionable sites without prompt, it could be caused by adware installed on it or the system. 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 bgv-adguard[.]pro website:

Appearance of the bgv-adguard[.]pro website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Websites cannot display browser notifications (adverts) without user permission. Therefore, you've likely entered bgv-adguard[.]pro at some point and pressed "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option on this page.

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

No, merely clicking on a browser notification does not pose an infection threat. However, the content endorsed through these ads does carry such risks.

Is bgv-adguard[.]pro a virus?

No, websites like bgv-adguard[.]pro are not classified as viruses, although they can promote virulent content. These pages typically push online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and undo the permissions given to the bgv-adguard[.]pro webpage. It will also deny all further access to this and other rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.