How to remove Soltilid.live ads

Soltilid.live is a suspicious website that spreads misleading messages and fake giveaways

Soltilid.live is a deceitful website created by online fraudsters to mislead users in multiple ways. It is not something that people actively encounter; rather, they are diverted from another website after clicking a link or are forwarded by malicious software installed on their systems (typically, adware).^[1] What they see next is a claim that they have won some valuable prize from Google, Amazon, or another well-recognized company.

The message typically states that the user has been chosen in some way to get a free gift, which is typically an expensive item like an iPhone, PlayStation, or TV. Some users are taken aback by this turn of events and think they are lucky to be eligible for a free gift. However, Soltilid.live's real goal is to coerce people into revealing personal information, downloading questionable software, or paying for pointless services. People are frequently requested to provide their home address, email, or even their credit card information, which can later be used by cybercriminals.

We advise against responding to any of the communications displayed on this fake website. If you frequently find yourself redirected to Soltilid.live, your computer may be infected with adware; we will show you how to get rid of it. We'll also offer advice on how to get things back on track after being a victim of an online scam.

How you end up on a scam site

It is not a secret that thanks to sophisticated security scanners, search results provided by a reputable search provider such as Google is usually secure and would not insert malicious links for users to visit (even though there's no guarantee).

However, whenever users expose themselves to less-than-secure websites, such as torrents or illegal video streaming platforms, their browsers may immediately forward them to other suspicious places, be it automatically or due to deceptive link clicks on the said sites.

As mentioned, suspicious redirects may also be caused by adware installed on one's device. This potentially unwanted application usually arrives on users' devices without their knowledge or consent because it is often spread via the software bundling^[2] technique, where several applications are installed in one installer package.

Optional components are often hidden with various tricks, such as misplaced “Agree and install” buttons, fine print text, or even the incentive of people selecting the “Recommended” settings instead of the “Advanced” ones, with the former installing optional applications in the background.

Scam techniques exposed

In terms of numerous internet fraud methods, the element of surprise is especially powerful. Gift card scams and other giveaway schemes sometimes concentrate on persuading individuals to move forward by using well-known brands or company names, like Google or Amazon. On the Soltilid.live website, the following message is among the most often seen ones:

You've made the 9.68-billionth search!

Congratulations! You are the lucky winner!
Every 10 millionth search is reached worldwide, we will proclaim a winner to send out a thank-you gift.
Please select your lucky prize below and claim it by following the instruction.

The bogus message “You've made the 9.68-billionth search!” suggests that users were chosen because they conducted the ten billionth search and are now qualified for a “thank-you” gift. They are then presented with three identical-looking awards or gifts and are instructed to select one of the claimed goods.

When picked, they are shown a valuable item and claim that they have already won it. Those who proceed are then usually asked to provide personal information, such as a home address, email, or even credit card details for the alleged delivery. However, no matter how long users would wait, they will not receive the long-awaited item.

Removal of adware and other tips

We suggest carrying out the following procedures to ensure a safer and more enjoyable user experience: deleting suspicious extensions, uninstalling programs at the system level, and running a SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, MalwarebytesMalwarebytes, or other anti-malware tool scan on your computer.

Since unwanted adverts and redirection are commonly brought on by adware, thorough checks are essential. Please take note that the automated removal provided by security software maintains the security of your system, therefore, using the manual techniques listed below is not necessary. Regardless of the method, we do advise clearing web browsers.

Windows

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

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 thoroughly 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.

Adware can also be installed as a browser extension. Even if this software cannot have high privileges on the system and is, therefore, far less impactful, there are many malicious addons that might be tied to it. As a result, it's essential to remove any possibly harmful browser extensions.

Click on the “Extensions” button next to the options menu to the right of the URL bar to remove extensions from your browser. Then click More Actions and select Uninstall/Remove. You can always go to the more detailed instructions below if this method does not work for you or if you can't find something.

A crucial step in the recovery process is making sure that adware or other unidentified parties do not automatically collect information about you. Trackers like cookies^[3] may be used to closely monitor your online activities when you visit a website or install adware-type software. To prevent this, we suggest using FortectIntego to clear the caches on your browser promptly. A manual solution for this process is also included below.