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News-wifegu.cc shows misleading messages to trick users into accepting intrusive push notifications

News-wifegu.cc is a fraudulent website that cybercriminals have created to deceive unsuspecting internet users. The scammers' primary objective is to trick people into believing that subscribing to push notifications is a standard verification process that they need to verify by clicking the “Allow” button within the prompt. These fraudsters employ various phishing techniques that may not be easily recognizable to those affected.

The first time users may come across News-wifegu.cc is when they see dubious pop-ups appearing outside of the browser window, on top of all other apps. This activity can be extremely irritating, but it can also be dangerous if links and messages are clicked. Users may be redirected to malicious websites where they could be swindled into paying for unnecessary services, downloading malicious software, or divulging personal information to malicious entities.

We strongly recommend avoiding these pop-ups and instead disabling News-wifegu.cc push notifications using the web browser's settings, as we outline below. Those affected are at risk of being exposed to phishing attacks and other hazardous content online. It is, therefore, highly advisable to check the device for any adware or malware infections.

Understanding push notifications and ads

The push notification feature in Google Chrome has been a target for scammers since it was added in 2015. Users are often prompted to activate push notifications, but these requests can be misleading and used to deceive users into subscribing to malicious content. However, there are legitimate websites that use push notifications as intended.

Push notifications work via the Application Programming Interface (API) and allow websites to send notifications to users. If a user accepts a notification request, the site can send information directly to the user's system. Pop-ups may also appear on the system level, making it easy for users to see and respond to them.

Pop-ups can often signal a virus infection, but they may also be caused by adware or other malware that generates intrusive ads and redirects. Push notifications and pop-ups are different in how they operate, but they can both contain malicious content.

If you encounter persistent push notifications from News-wifegu.cc or similar sites, you can block them by accessing your browser's settings. However, if you notice excessive ads or frequent redirects to phishing websites, it may indicate a malware infection. You should consider running a security program such as SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes to scan for and remove any infections. FortectIntego can also be used to clean browser caches and prevent further tracking activities by removing infections.

How the scammers operate and red flags to look out for

When users land on News-wifegu.cc, they are presented with various fake messages that can be misinterpreted to make them believe that they need to click the “Allow” button in order to proceed with what they are doing.

Some of the messages that News-wifegu.cc may present to users include “Click Allow to confirm that you are not a robot,” “Click 'Allow' to win the prize and get it in our shop!,” and “Press 'Allow' to watch the video.” These messages appear legitimate to users who have encountered captchas, age-restricted sites, and similar prompts before. Familiarity is part of the social engineering technique used by scammers to trick users into thinking that they need to allow push notifications.

However, allowing push notifications from malicious sites can lead to serious consequences. Scammers can use these notifications to send users to malicious websites, display intrusive ads, and steal personal information. This is why it is important for users to be vigilant when encountering prompts to allow push notifications.

If you have already allowed push notifications from News-wifegu.cc, you can disable them by accessing your browser settings. Below you will find all the relevant information on how to do that.

Removing malicious push notifications

In the event that you were deceived into allowing push notifications from a malicious website, the overall situation may not be as dire as long as you avoid interacting with any ads or links that are forwarded to you. If you are unsure about how to disable push notifications from a specific website, you can follow the instructions below, which outline the steps for different web browsers:

Google Chrome (desktop)

1. Open the 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 the 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 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.

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.

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.

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 the web address in question under Allowed sites and pick Remove.