Increasedpcsecurity.site ads (fake) - Free Instructions

What is Increasedpcsecurity.site ads?

Increasedpcsecurity.site is a deceptive website created by crooks to generate revenue

Crooks are trying to trick people into thinking their PC is infected

Increasedpcsecurity.site appears to be a McAfee security alert. McAfee, on the other hand, has nothing to do with this fraudulent campaign. Crooks only use this branding to appear credible. Crooks use social engineering techniques to convince people that their system is infected when they come across this site.

The page even includes a bogus system scan animation. You should keep in mind that such scans cannot be performed by websites. The main goal of this scam is to redirect users to the official McAfee websites so that crooks can profit from each subscription purchase via the affiliate program.

Distribution methods

Pages like Increasedpcsecurity.site are rarely found in search results. They usually hide on other shady, unregulated sites. Illegal streaming websites, for example, are riddled with deceptive ads and sneaky redirects. They are capable of displaying bogus “Download” and “Play” buttons.

If users are browsing such pages and see a “You've visited an illegally infected website,” the scam becomes very convincing. You should only visit websites that you are familiar with and trust. Do not click on random links and advertisements, even if they appear to promote legitimate products and services.

What is adware?

It's also possible that you're seeing deceptive sites because you've been infected with adware.^[1] It is the ad-supported software that can result in pop-ups, banners, and redirects. Ads are frequently placed by rogue advertising networks. As a result, people are directed to dangerous websites that attempt to trick them into providing personal information, downloading PUPs (potentially unwanted programs),^[2] and even malware.

Fake websites can appear automatically because of an adware infection

Check the browser for malicious extensions

Check to see if your browser has been hijacked by a browser hijacker. Changed settings, such as the homepage, new tab address, and search engine, may be among the symptoms. Web-based applications can redirect to scam sites such as Increasedpcsecurity.site. As a result, you should check your browser settings to see if any plugins have been installed. We recommend removing the apps one at a time to see if any changes occur.

Disable push notifications

To stop annoying virus alerts from Increasedpcsecurity.site, you have to block the site permissions that allow it to show 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.

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.

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.

Clear your browsers

Cookies^[3] are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are used to track your browsing activity, such as the pages you visit, links you click on, and purchases you make. This information can be used to personalize your browsing experience, as well as to target advertising to you.

However, cookies can also be used for nefarious purposes, such as tracking your online activity without your knowledge or consent. To protect your privacy and security, it is important to regularly remove cookies from your browser and to use a repair tool, such as FortectIntego, to maintain your browser's integrity.

Use anti-malware tools to scan your machine

If you disabled push notifications and checked the browser for extensions but still experience unwanted symptoms like redirects and an increased amount of commercial content, you should scan your system for adware. We suggest using trusted professional security tools SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes for PUP (potentially unwanted program)[ removal.

It should detect most suspicious processes and remove them successfully. Of course, you can also remove a PUP manually, but it is unknown which particular app could be causing the 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.