How to stop xefkqo.info notifications (advertisements)

What kind of page is xefkqo[.]info?

Xefkqo[.]info is a rogue webpage discovered by our researchers during a routine inspection of suspicious sites. Upon examination, we determined that this page endorses browser notification spam and redirects users to other (likely untrustworthy and/or malicious) websites.

Most visitors to xefkqo[.]info and similar webpages enter them through redirects caused by sites employing rogue advertising networks.

Xefkqo[.]info overview

At the time of research, xefkqo[.]info presented us with video-themed clickbait. However, the content encountered on and through rogue websites may be influenced by factors like the visitor's IP address (geolocation).

Xefkqo[.]info displayed a fake video player and instructions to – "Press 'Allow' to watch the video". By clicking "Allow", users unintentionally enable xefkqo[.]info to display browser notifications. These adverts typically promote online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and malware.

In summary, through webpages like xefkqo[.]info (and their notifications) – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Browser notification spam in general

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Spam notifications endorse deceptive and malicious material. Keep in mind that any genuine content encountered via these advertisements is most likely promoted by scammers who abuse its affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

How did xefkqo[.]info gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites require user consent to deliver browser notifications. Therefore, you have likely entered xefkqo[.]info at some point and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option – thereby permitting the webpage to display these advertisements.

It is noteworthy that rogue sites commonly use lures (e.g., clickbait, explicit adult-oriented content, fake CAPTCHA tests, etc.) to entice visitors into consenting to browser notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Should you happen upon a suspicious webpage – do not enable it to deliver browser notifications (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). Instead, we advise denying notification delivery from such pages (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignoring these requests in their entirety.

In case of continuous random redirects to questionable websites, check your browser and system for installed adware. 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 xefkqo[.]info website:

Appearance of the xefkqo[.]info website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by xefkqo.info?
• 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 xefkqo[.]info in the right lower corner of my desktop?

You have likely accessed xefkqo[.]info and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option on this page. It must be emphasized that no website can deliver browser notifications (ads) without user permission.

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

While clicking on a browser notification does not pose an infection threat – this does not apply to the content said advertisements promote. Spam notifications are known to push websites and software that can cause system infections and other severe issues.

Is xefkqo[.]info a virus?

Rogue sites (e.g., xefkqo[.]info, etc.) are not considered to be viruses, but they can endorse virulent content. Webpages of this kind commonly promote various scams, unreliable/harmful software, and malware.

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

Combo Cleaner is designed to eliminate all kinds of threats, including the permissions granted to webpages like xefkqo[.]info. It can also restrict all further access to this and other rogue/malicious websites. Therefore, additional actions will not be required.