How to remove permissions given to xetat.sbs

What kind of page is xetat[.]sbs?

Our investigation indicates that xetat[.]sbs is a deceptive website designed to trick users into enabling notifications. Once allowed, the site can send misleading alerts that promote other unsafe sites. Thus, it is highly advisable to avoid visiting xetat[.]sbs and never permit such pages to send notifications.

Xetat[.]sbs in detail

Xetat[.]sbs displays a fake CAPTCHA - it instructs visitors to tick a checkbox to prove that they are not robots. After interaction, it also shows a play symbol and instructs visitors to click "Allow", implying that some video will be loaded after completing the "required" steps.

The method used by xetat[.]sbs is known as clickbait. Xetat[.]sbs used it to obtain permission to show notifications. If permitted, xetat[.]sbs can deliver fake alerts claiming that McAfee antivirus has expired and urging users to renew it through the provided link/button.

These notifications can direct users to untrustworthy websites designed to steal sensitive information, such as credit card details, usernames, passwords, etc. They can also lead to pages hosting unwanted and potentially malicious software or using deceptive methods to steal money from unsuspecting visitors.

Essentially, allowing xetat[.]sbs to show notifications can result in various issues, such as account hijacking, monetary loss, identity theft, computer infections, and more. Thus, it is highly advisable not to permit websites like xetat[.]sbs to show notifications.

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Users typically do not visit sites like xetat[.]sbs intentionally. Most of the times, users land on them through shady ad networks on pirated streaming platforms, torrent sites, or other unreliable websites. Misleading ads, adware, and links in scam emails or other suspicious content can also lead users to sites like xetat[.]sbs.

Typically, the main goal of websites like xetat[.]sbs is to gain permission to display notifications. Some examples of similar pages are optitaro.co[.]in, innovasecuritylabs.co[.]in, and nextgensecuritylabs.co[.]in.

How did xetat[.]sbs gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

You will only get notifications from xetat[.]sbs if you have allowed it to send them. Seeing these notifications indicates that you previously selected "Allow" (or a similar option) while visiting xetat[.]sbs.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

Whenever a suspicious website asks to send notifications, choose "Block" or simply leave the page. Never trust sites stating that you must click "Allow" to watch a video, complete a CAPTCHA, download files, or perform any similar action.

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 xetat.sbs?
• 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 xetat[.]sbs in the right lower corner of my desktop?

Websites can only send notifications if you allow them. You probably visited xetat[.]sbs and gave it permission by clicking "Allow" or a similar option.

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

Notifications cannot inject malware. However, they can lead users to malicious websites.

Is xetat[.]sbs a virus?

Websites like xetat[.]sbs are not classified as viruses. Usually, their purpose is to promote other shady sites, scams, questionable software, etc.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and revoke all permissions granted to xetat[.]sbs. It will also block future access to xetat[.]sbs, with no further action needed on your part.