How to remove Mysecuresoftware.com ads

Mysecuresoftware.com is a scam website that shows fake virus infection notifications to make people download malicious software

You might encounter the suspicious Mysecuresoftware.com website under various circumstances accidentally, although, most commonly, users are directed to it when they click on malicious or misleading links/buttons on high-risk websites (e.g., torrents, X-rated, gambling, illegal video streaming, etc.). In more rare cases, those infected with adware^[1] may also experience redirects or links to various pushing websites.

Once there, users would be presented with a fake system scan that might look familiar, as scammers use identical elements used by popular security vendors, such as Norton or McAfee. This is done to create an illusion that the scan conducted is legitimate, as a reputable source is responsible for it. Users are then presented with the alleged results, which show plenty of found threats.

However, these Mysecuresoftware.com pop-ups are fake and are one perfect example of a social engineering attack. Website visitors are presented with misleading messages to confuse them and make them believe that their systems are badly infected. Of course, they offer a solution for this fake problem – to download fake security software and delete the found infections. Do not listen to any of these claims, as you might install a fake version of anti-malware, which would only result in malware infection.

Fake infection messages are not that rare

Scam and phishing messages are not something new, and crooks have been spreading them for a long time now. While some scams do not pose a direct threat to users (in other words, they are unlikely to infect their systems with ransomware^[2] or another high-risk malicious software), others can be extremely dangerous.

Once users are redirected to the Mysecuresoftware.com site, they are often taken by surprise, as they are shown a fake system scam imitation. This can create anxious thoughts for users, as they often see a legitimate name and logo next to these claims. The imitated scan process always shows some allegedly found threats and comes up with the following:

Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!

Your Norton Subscription Has Expired!
Renew now to keep your pc protected.
If your PC is unprotected, it is at risk for viruses and other malware.

Crooks behind the scam are trying to create an illusion that security software has expired and needs to be updated in order to get rid of these fake threats. The likelihood of pushed software being malicious is quite high, so it is strongly recommended not to download apps that are promoted via straight-out lies with an intention to mislead.

We have noticed a huge spike of fake websites that show fake virus scans to users, pretending to be McAfee or Norton security software. Just recently, we discussed Allowpcprotect.com and Protectconnection.icu, which use identical schemes to pus potentially dangerous software.

What to do after encountering the Mysecuresoftware.com scam?

The remediation process of the Mysecuresoftware.com scam encounter totally depends on your personal actions after accessing the misleading website. It is unlikely that anything bad can happen by just accessing the page, as long as you leave it before performing many actions.

In some rare cases, when software vulnerabilities^[3] are involved, malware could be potentially installed on the system without user interaction whatsoever. To mitigate this, you should ensure that all software on your system is updated as soon as security patches are available.

If you have downloaded any software from a malicious website, you should immediately uninstall it and then scan your device with reputable security software instead. If you have disclosed your personal information, such as email or phone number, be aware that you might be a target for further campaigns.

How to get rid of unwanted push notifications?

Upon entry, Mysecuresoftware.com asks whether or not push notifications should be enabled. If you do so, you might start seeing intrusive pop-ups that would show up at random times directly on your desktop. These push notifications often include misleading or malicious links to dangerous websites, so you should not interact with them in any way.

Instead, you should access browser settings and stop the activity altogether:

Google Chrome

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 the 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 the 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.

Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer, and click on the Gear icon at the top-right of the window.
2. Select Internet options and go to the Privacy tab.
3. In the Pop-up Blocker section, click on Settings.
4. Locate web address in question under Allowed sites and pick Remove.

Make some adware checks

Adware could be one of the primary reasons why you are getting redirected to malicious websites in the first place. Potentially unwanted software is commonly spread using deceptive methods, hence people aren't even aware they have it installed on the device. Therefore, even though the messages promoted via Mysecuresoftware.com are fake, it would not hurt to make sure that no adware or other malware is running on your system.

For that, we recommend employing SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, MalwarebytesMalwarebytes, or another powerful anti-malware software. It would ensure that all the malicious components are eliminated at once. Manual instructions below can also provide information on how to uninstall potentially unwanted programs such as adware, although keep in mind that malicious apps might not be detectable in such a way.

After you get rid of adware and other malicious software, you should take your time to clean your browser from caches and other web data. If you want a quicker solution, employ FortectIntego software which is also an effective tool that can fix various common computer issues, whether they are caused by malware infection or something else.