Aavpolse.xyz ads (fake) - Free Instructions

What is Aavpolse.xyz ads?

Aavpolse.xyz tries to fool people into thinking that their system is infected

Fake security alerts are usually disguised as messages from well-known brands

Aavpolse.xyz is a fake website that crooks developed. It poses as a security alert from the reputable antivirus software McAfee. McAfee is obviously unrelated to this phony effort. Only in order to appear trustworthy and legitimate, crooks are using their names.

The website starts to present a bogus animation if users decide to run an antivirus scan. Numerous risks are allegedly discovered on the user's machine after the claimed scan is complete. The user will be taken to the official McAfee website if they continue.

This scam's main objective is to send visitors to McAfee so they can subscribe to their services there. Through the affiliate network, scammers profit because they get a percentage of each sale. The page can also result in spam push notifications. This is how scammers profit from pay-per-click marketing.

Distribution methods

Pages like Aavpolse.xyz frequently show up when visiting dubious websites that carry out the illicit activity. That explains how this deception may seem so legitimate. For example, illegal streaming websites^[1] are full of deceptive ads and sneaky redirects. Due to the lack of regulation on these networks, fraudsters advertise their pages there.

We advise you to only go to websites you know and trust. Even if random links and advertisements appear to be promoting trustworthy goods and services, avoid clicking on them. Utilize reputable streaming services like Netflix or Hulu. Users can access as much content as they like, and they only need to pay a small monthly subscription price.

Try to avoid visiting unknown websites and installing freeware

Fix your browsers

You must restrict access to Aavpolse.xyz in order to stop the site from sending you obnoxious virus notifications. We advise utilizing the FortectIntego repair tool to take care of your browsers after removal is finished. To track your browsing activities, including the pages you visit, the links you click, and the purchases you make, nearly every website you visit uses cookies.^[2]

You probably shouldn't have been browsing hazardous websites and clicking on risky links if pop-ups started to show on your screen. Your surfing information may be disclosed to or sold to ad networks, which then use it to further target you with advertisements. However, you must first stop the pop-up advertisements from appearing. You can accomplish it by following our detailed instructions:

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.

What is adware?

You should run an adware scan on your computer if you deactivated push notifications but are still experiencing bothersome symptoms like unexpected redirects and an increase in advertising content like pop-ups and banners. It mainly circulates on websites that distribute freeware. They omit to make this explicit on their pages and put extra programs in the installers.

Many individuals speed through the installation procedure and miss the included software. Always opt for the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation options, read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to learn how your data will be handled, etc. if you want to reduce the danger of PUAs infiltrating your system. Get rid of any unrelated programs in the file list by unchecking them.

Scan your machine with anti-malware tools

We suggest using trusted professional security tools SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes for PUP (potentially unwanted program)^[3] removal. 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, as crooks disguise them as “handy” tools. 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 the instructions below 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.