How to remove notifications/ads delivered by wns-protect.pro

What kind of page is wns-protect[.]pro?

While investigating untrustworthy sites, our research team discovered the wns-protect[.]pro rogue webpage. After examining it, we determined that this page promotes browser notification spam and redirects users to other (likely unreliable/hazardous) sites.

Redirects generated by websites utilizing rogue advertising networks are the most common way that users access webpages like wns-protect[.]pro.

Wns-protect[.]pro overview

At the time of research, wns-protect[.]pro presented us with fake CAPTCHA verification. Initially, it displayed a checkbox-type test, following the completion of which, the webpage showed instructions to – "Click 'Allow' to confirm that you are not a robot". However, the content encountered on and through rogue sites might differ based on the visitor's IP address (geolocation).

If a user is deceived into completing this fraudulent test (i.e., pressing the "Allow" button – they unintentionally enable wns-protect[.]pro to deliver browser notifications. Rogue webpages use them to run intrusive ad campaigns. These adverts can endorse online scams, untrustworthy/harmful software, and malware.

To summarize, through pages like wns-protect[.]pro (and their notifications) – users can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Browser notification spam in general

Cousicyl[.]com, clonexvoro.co[.]in, achabaritic.co[.]in, and tylethreadhub[.]com are just some of our latest articles on rogue websites. These pages display browser notifications promoting deceptive and malicious material. Remember that any genuine content encountered via these ads is most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did wns-protect[.]pro gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

User consent is required for any website to deliver browser notifications. Therefore, you have likely accessed wns-protect[.]pro at some point and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an analogous option – thereby permitting the webpage to display these advertisements.

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.). We advise ignoring or denying notification delivery from such pages (i.e., selecting "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.).

In case of continuous unprompted redirects to questionable sites, inspect the 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 wns-protect[.]pro website:

Appearance of the wns-protect[.]pro website (GIF):

Instant automatic malware removal:

Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced IT skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of malware. Download it by clicking the button below:

By downloading any software listed on this website you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by RCS LT, the parent company of PCRisk.com.

Quick menu:

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

Websites cannot display browser notifications (adverts) without user permission. Hence, you have likely visited wns-protect[.]pro and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or an option presented on this page.

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

While merely clicking on a browser notification is harmless – that does not apply to the content these advertisements promote. Spam notifications commonly endorse content that can cause system infections and other severe issues.

Is wns-protect[.]pro a virus?

Websites like wns-protect[.]pro are not considered to be viruses, although they can endorse virulent content. Rogue pages typically push scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and even malware.

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

Combo Cleaner can scan systems and remove the permissions given to the wns-protect[.]pro webpage. Additionally, it can restrict further access to this and other rogue, deceptive, and malicious sites. Therefore, no extra steps will be necessary.