How to remove Systemsecuritys.com ads

Systemsecuritys.com tries to trick users into believing their system is in great danger

Systemsecuritys.com is a fake site that tries to convince users their system is infected with multiple viruses. It is designed to look like a security alert from McAfee and Windows. Of course, they are not related to this fraudulent campaign. Crooks use scare tactics to trick people into providing personal information, downloading  PUPs (potentially unwanted programs),^[1] or even malware.

The website also pretends to scan the computer and “determines” that it is infected. In reality, it is just a fake animation, as websites cannot scan the system. Users may also start getting spammed with annoying pop-ups that look like security alerts. They show that users are infected with Trojans and other types of malware.

Distribution methods

Users rarely find pages like Systemsecuritys.com in their search results. Most of the time, they appear while browsing through other shady pages. This includes sites that engage in illegal activities, like illegal streaming platforms. They are unregulated, so they are full of deceptive ads and sneaky redirects.

People often mistake fake “Download” and “Play” buttons^[2] for real ones. They can open new tabs with dangerous websites from rogue advertising networks. Users should also stay away from peer-to-peer file-sharing platforms and torrent websites as they are breeding grounds for all kinds of viruses.

However, sometimes scam pages can appear without any user input. This can happen if a malicious browser extension is attached, acting as a browser hijacker. Hijackers can change the main settings of the browser, and caused an increased amount of commercial content, like pop-ups, banners, and redirects.

Block the fake alerts

Fake security alerts can redirect users to dangerous pages. To stop annoying virus alerts you have to block the site permissions that allow it to show you push notifications. You can do that by following our step-by-step guide:

Google Chrome (desktop):

1. Open Google Chrome browser and go to Menu > Settings.
2. Scroll down and click on Advanced.
3. Locate the Privacy and security section and pick Site Settings > Notifications.
4. Look at the Allow section and look for a suspicious URL.
5. Click the three vertical dots next to it and pick Block. This should remove unwanted notifications from Google Chrome.

Google Chrome (Android):

1. Open Google Chrome and tap on Settings (three vertical dots).
2. Select Notifications.
3. Scroll down to Sites section.
4. Locate the unwanted URL and toggle the button to the left (Off setting).

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox and go to Menu > Options.
2. Click on Privacy & Security section.
3. Under Permissions, you should be able to see Notifications. Click Settings button next to it.
4. In the Settings – Notification Permissions window, click on the drop-down menu by the URL in question.
5. Select Block and then click on Save Changes. This should remove unwanted notifications from Mozilla Firefox.

Safari:

1. Click on Safari > Preferences…
2. Go to Websites tab and, under General, select Notifications.
3. Select the web address in question, click the drop-down menu and select Deny.

MS Edge:

1. Open Microsoft Edge, and click the Settings and more button (three horizontal dots) at the top-right of the window.
2. Select Settings and then go to Advanced.
3. Under Website permissions, pick Manage permissions and select the URL in question.
4. Toggle the switch to the left to turn notifications off on Microsoft Edge.

MS Edge (Chromium):

1. Open Microsoft Edge, and go to Settings.
2. Select Site permissions.
3. Go to Notifications on the right.
4. Under Allow, you will find the unwanted entry.
5. Click on More actions and select Block.

Clean your browsers

After removal is complete, we recommend using FortectIntego repair tool to care for your browsers. Almost every website you visit uses cookies^[3] to track your browsing activity, like the pages you visit, links you click on, and purchases you make.

If you have pop-ups appearing from questionable sources it most likely means that you were surfing through web pages you should not and clicked on dangerous links. Your browsing data might be exposed or sold to advertising networks that use it to target you with ads even more.

Use anti-malware tools to detect adware

If you disabled push notifications but still experience unwanted symptoms like unexpected redirects and an increased amount of commercial content, like pop-ups, and banners you should scan your system for adware. It is mostly spread on freeware^[4] distribution sites. They include additional programs in the installers and do not disclose it clearly on their pages.

We suggest using trusted professional security tools SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes that can do this automatically. It should detect most suspicious apps and remove them successfully. Of course, you can also remove a PUP manually, but it is unknown which particular app could be causing annoying behavior, so removing it can be difficult if you do not have experience – you risk deleting the wrong applications.

Manual uninstallation can also leave some traces of the program behind which could result in the renewal of the infection. However, if you still do not want to use security tools and know which program is at fault, use our guide to help you uninstall it:

Windows 10/8:

1. Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
3. From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
6. Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK.

Windows 7/XP:

1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel located on the right pane (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Mac:

1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
2. In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
3. Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash)

To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:

1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
2. Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
3. In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
4. Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files.

Additional tips:

Many people rush through the installation process and do not notice the bundled software. If you want to keep the risk of PUAs sneaking into your system to a minimum, follow these steps during the installation:

• Always choose the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation methods
• Read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to find out how your data will be used, etc.
• Inspect the file list and uncheck the boxes next to unnecessary programs