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Digitalcaptcha.top ads (spam) - Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge

by Julie Splinters - - | Type: Adware

Digitalcaptcha.top ads Removal Guide

What is Digitalcaptcha.top ads?

Digitalcaptcha.top is a malicious website that intends to send you deceptive ads

Digitalcaptcha.topDigitalcaptcha.top is a deceptive website that you should never trust

The push notification feature was introduced a while ago – it allows a website to ask for user consent to send information on the system level, above all other currently opened apps. Most commonly, users subscribe to receiving notifications from popular websites such as YouTube, news outlets, or anything else they are interested in. Likewise, people can freely decline the offer and block the site from asking them in the future.

Unfortunately, Digitalcaptcha.top pop-ups are something that users normally don't expect to see on a regular basis, but it is something they have been dealing with for a while now. If you have been affected by this problem, you are not alone, as there are many victims of this scam.

Digitalcaptcha.top is a website created by cybercriminals who use various tricks in order to make users subscribe to the notifications. Fake messages, deceptive background pictures, and other elements are used to convince people that the notification prompt is something different than it actually is.

Once enabled, the push notification from the site might start showing up at random times and include links to other malicious websites. For example, you might be shown a message which claims that software on your PC is out of date and you need to update it. At this point, crooks can make you download anything – from potentially unwanted programs to a devastating virus, such as ransomware.[1]

Thus, you should never click on links shown within these prompts, as you might end up infecting your computer with malware, disclosing your personal information, or losing money to fake services or products. Instead, you should take your time and remove the unwanted pop-ups with the help of our instructions below.

Name Digitalcaptcha.top
Type Push notifications, pop-ups, ads
Distribution Social engineering tricks are used to make users allow the notifications from the site
Symptoms Intrusive pop-ups from the site will be shown directly on users' desktops
Dangers Clicking on links that are embedded within the notification prompt, exploring the sites these links bring to, or downloading files can be particularly dangerous – users can get infected with malware, suffer from financial losses or privacy issues
Deletion You can stop the unwanted notifications by accessing web browser settings. If you suspect adware infection, you should use security software to eliminate it
Further steps Cleaning web browsers is just as important when dealing with potentially unwanted programs, so do so by following the instructions below or use FortectIntego as an automatic fix

It is evident that you did not end up on Digitalcaptcha.top website on purpose but instead were redirected from another website you were visiting. Redirects can occur in two different ways – either initiated by a click on a link (which in some cases might be invisible) or by an automatic script that redirects users automatically, without them doing anything.

This activity is usually prevalent on less secure, poorly protected websites, such as software cracks, torrents, gambling, etc. These sites often carry installers of ransomware, Trojans, and other malware, so you should stay away from these in the first place.

Another reason why you might be seeing redirects to suspicious websites is adware infection. Its main purpose is to make users exposed to commercial content in the form of ads. This is why those infected commonly see pop-ups, banners, deals, offers, coupons, and other advertisements on most websites that they visit, although sometimes it might be difficult to determine whether these ads are coming from the website itself.

The problem is usually that users are unaware that they have adware or malware installed on their devices. Thanks to a deceptive marketing technique that is known as software bundling,[2] distributors of potentially unwanted programs often hide optional components within standalone installers.

If you want to find out whether your system is infected with adware, you should perform a full system scan with SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or another reputable security software. It would ensure that no malicious files and processes are present on your machine. Also, it is advisable to clear the caches, cookies, and web data from your browser – you can do that quicker with FortectIntego, although you can also follow the guide provided at the bottom of this article to do it manually.

Digitalcaptcha.top scamPotentially unwanted programs can be the main reason for unexpected browser redirects

Scam techniques explained

Cybercriminals were quick to understand that push notifications can be used to deliver ads. This way, they can monetize on users' clicks and their exposure to commercial content. As soon as you access any website, you expose your IP address[3] (usually assigned by your ISP), hence the notifications might be shown in your native language. Although, this is not the only trick that scammers use.

Upon entering the website, you should see two components – a push notification prompt and a message which typically also incorporates a general stock picture. This is where the scam takes its shape – cybercriminals want to misguide users and make them think that by pressing the “Allow” button, they would simply bypass the well-known verification process (similar to captcha).

Alternatively, there could be many other deceptive messages used by the website authors. Here's one example:

Press “Allow” to watch the video.

It is not surprising that this prompt is accompanied by a GIF of a video that is seemingly about to be played. However, as soon as users do what they have been asked, they don't receive any further content to explore but rather are redirected to Mydesktopdefender.com, Fattykettleinexpedient.com, Hookupfornights.com, or a similar suspicious website.

Remove Digitalcaptcha.top notifications

It is not surprising that many users believe that their computers have been infected after they see intrusive pop-ups they have no control over on a regular basis. However, as we already mentioned, push notifications are not malicious by themselves; it is the crooks who use fraudulent messages to convince users to allow them to be shown and then insert malicious links to earn maximum revenue from ads.

Luckily, just because you are exposed to these notifications, it does not mean you are infected. All you have to do is access the settings of your web browser and deny the permission for Digitalcaptcha.top, stopping the unwanted ads.

Chrome

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

Mozilla Firefox

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

MS Edge (Chromium)

  • Open Microsoft Edge, and go to Settings.
  • Select Site permissions.
  • Go to Notifications on the right.
  • Under Allow, you will find the unwanted entry.
  • Click on More actions and select Block.Stop notifications on Edge Chromium

MS Edge (legacy)

  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.Stop notifications on Edge 1
  4. Toggle the switch to the left to turn notifications off on Microsoft Edge.Stop notifications on Edge 2

Safari

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

Chrome (Android)

  • Open Google Chrome and tap on Settings (three vertical dots).
  • Select Notifications.
  • Scroll down to the Sites section.
  • Locate the unwanted URL and toggle the button to the left (Off setting).Stop notifications on Chrome Android

Keep in mind that persistent redirects might be a sign of adware infection. Thus, if you continue seeing suspicious ads on various websites that you visit, it is recommended you check your device with security software. Cleaning web browsers is also important, as the activity might continue otherwise. You can use FortectIntego for this purpose; the app can also fix any system damage that could have been sustained during a malware attack.

If you want to try to eradicate potentially unwanted programs yourself, refer to the instructions below. Keep in mind that some of them might not be installed on the system level but rather embedded within the browser as an extension, so you should access browser settings and remove everything suspicious.

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Getting rid of Digitalcaptcha.top ads. Follow these steps

Uninstall from Windows

Instructions for Windows 10/8  machines:

  1. Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program. Uninstall from Windows 1
  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. Uninstall from Windows 2

If you are Windows 7/XP user, proceed with the following instructions:

  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. Uninstall from Windows 7/XP
  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.

Delete from macOS

Remove items from Applications folder:

  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) Uninstall from Mac 1

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. Uninstall from Mac 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

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

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

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

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. 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:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings. Reset Chrome 2

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Options.
  3. Under Home options, enter your preferred site that will open every time you newly open the Mozilla Firefox.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data…
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data, as well as Cached Web Content and press Clear. Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information. Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox…
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox. Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click on Uninstall at the bottom. Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Privacy & security.
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select everything (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear. Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. 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. Reset MS Edge

If this solution failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method. Note that you need to backup your data before proceeding.

  1. Find the following folder on your computer: C:\\Users\\%username%\\AppData\\Local\\Packages\\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
  2. Press Ctrl + A on your keyboard to select all folders.
  3. Right-click on them and pick Delete Advanced MS Edge reset 1
  4. Now right-click on the Start button and pick Windows PowerShell (Admin).
  5. When the new window opens, copy and paste the following command, and then press Enter:

    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose Advanced MS Edge reset 2

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove. Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now. Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset. Reset Chromium Edge

Delete from Safari

Remove unwanted extensions from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. In the new window, pick Extensions.
  3. Select the unwanted extension and select Uninstall. Remove extensions from Safari

Clear cookies and other website data from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Clear History…
  2. From the drop-down menu under Clear, pick all history.
  3. Confirm with Clear History. Clear cookies and website data from Safari

Reset Safari if the above-mentioned steps did not help you:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to Advanced tab.
  3. Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  4. From the menu bar, click Develop, and then select Empty Caches. Reset Safari

How to prevent from getting adware

Do not let government spy on you

The government has many issues in regards to tracking users' data and spying on citizens, so you should take this into consideration and learn more about shady information gathering practices. Avoid any unwanted government tracking or spying by going totally anonymous on the internet. 

You can choose a different location when you go online and access any material you want without particular content restrictions. You can easily enjoy internet connection without any risks of being hacked by using Private Internet Access VPN.

Control the information that can be accessed by government any other unwanted party and surf online without being spied on. Even if you are not involved in illegal activities or trust your selection of services, platforms, be suspicious for your own security and take precautionary measures by using the VPN service.

Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack

Computer users can suffer from data losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings. Ransomware can encrypt and hold files hostage, while unforeseen power cuts might cause a loss of important documents. If you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work. It is also equally important to update backups on a regular basis so that the newest information remains intact – you can set this process to be performed automatically.

When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware strikes out of nowhere. Use Data Recovery Pro for the data restoration process.

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