Gogoanime.so – an anime streaming portal that could lead to the installation of PUPs

Gogoanime.so is a portal that offers the option to see various anime shows online. This anime streaming service shows an abnormal amount of deceptive ads. The service itself is illegal because the portal allows watching copyrighted content for free. Since nothing in this world is free, the website monetizes its users by showing all kinds of deceptive advertisements that should never be clicked on.
When the screen is filled with Gogoanime.so ads, those pop-ups, and banners might suggest updating your anti-virus software, partaking in some imaginary survey to win amazing prizes, or show other too good to be true material. If clicked on, the deceptive ads may redirect to malicious websites where potentially unwanted programs[1] will be pushed upon the user.
The illegal streaming service could display pop-ups and banners, and ads covering the whole browser window and preventing you from closing them without visiting an affiliated site. We highly advise against visiting such portals as users might get in trouble for watching copyrighted content and infecting their devices with viruses.
| name | Gogoanime.so |
|---|---|
| type | Adware, redirect virus, rogue website |
| IP address | 172.67.70.173 |
| Symptoms | Ads originating from different sources than the visited site, decreased overall computer performance, intrusive pop-ups |
| Distribution | PUPs, deceptive ads |
| risks | Installation of additional PUPs, privacy issues |
| Removal | If you clicked on Gogoanime.so pop-up ads, then scan your device with trustworthy anti-malware tools to make sure no PUPs or malware were downloaded |
| Repair | Use the FortectIntego tool to optimize and clean up your device |
Streaming websites like Gogoanime.so and 4anime.to aren't malicious, as there are no malicious codes in their scripts. But their displayed ads might pose serious dangers. In most cases, the pop-ups, overlaps, banners, and other ads have nothing to do with the websites users will be redirected to if they click on them.
Here are a few examples of where Gogoanime.so ads might redirect its users:
- online gambling portals,
- adult websites,
- gaming sites,
- fake update portals,
- other high-risk pages where PUPs or malware could be installed seamlessly, i.e., using drive-by download[2] technique.
If any ads were clicked, potentially unwanted programs might have got installed on your device. Due to this, people might call the illegal streaming site a Gogoanime.so virus. And the only way to get rid of it is to use reliable anti-malware tools like SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. You might need to remove additional installations and third-party applications too, so the automatic method is the way to go.

Remove Gogoanime.so by performing a full system scan and following recommended suggestions. If your security tool found any other PUPs or malware, don't doubt for a second before removing it. And please remember to keep anti-malware tool virus databases updated daily.
To prevent your devices from freezing, crashing, or exhibiting any other odd behavior, cybersecurity experts[3] advise using the FortectIntego system repair tool after Gogoanime.so virus removal is completed. This app will ensure that system files and settings are at bay and take care of various browser issues.
Deceptive techniques used for PUP installations
Potentially unwanted programs, or PUPs for short, aren't as hazardous as malware but are still unsafe to use. Adware can show tons of ads with misleading content that would try to trick users into downloading additional PUPs. At the same time, browser hijackers can collect browsing-related data and redirect all search traffic through a site of their choice.
It seems like operators of PUPs are promoting one another. If your device gets infected with one of them, it's more than likely that additional PUPs will follow. Usually, this junkware is spread through deceptive ads claiming that users need to upgrade their software, or that a virus has been detected, or some other nonsense.

Another pervasive PUP distribution method is by adding it to software bundles. If users choose Recommended/Standard/Quick installation modes, all apps from the pack get installed, including any and all PUPs. To evade it, take your time and pick the Advanced/Custom installation and deselect all pre-ticked boxes from the software you're not willing to have on your device.
Instructions for Gogoanime.so virus removal from affected devices
Although it might seem that watching copyrighted content for free is a great deal, in fact, you can't be more wrong. Free streaming sites bombard their visitors with ads that generate revenue for them. You could be the most cautious user ever, but an ad could be clicked accidentally. Whether you press on a Gogoanime.so pop-up ads willingly or not, it's time to clean up your device.
First things first, open your security tool. If you need alternatives, try SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. After performing a full system scan, remove Gogoanime.so, and other questionable entries that the software recommends. Refrain from using software bundles and clicking on deceptive ads to evade PUP installations in the future.
Once Gogoanime.so removal is finished, run system repair tool to fix damaged system files and clean tracking cookies and other browser-related data. We can recommend FortectIntego for optimization of the system. These tools should be regularly used to have your device at its peak settings.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.

- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.

- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

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