Pro-shield2023.shop ads (fake) - Free Instructions

What is Pro-shield2023.shop ads?

Pro-shield2023.shop is designed to look like a security alert from McAfee to trick people

Fake security alerts are built using social engineering techniques

The fake website Pro-shield2023.shop was made by crooks to profit from user activity. It is created to resemble a McAfee security alert. However, this fraudulent campaign has nothing to do with McAfee. The website tries to deceive users into believing that their computer has multiple viruses on it.

The website's primary objective is to send visitors to the official McAfee website so that the owner can make money through the affiliate program. After visiting the website, many users claim to have experienced pop-up advertisements. Pay-per-click advertising through push notifications can bring in money for crooks.

Distribution methods

Pages like Pro-shield2023.shop typically do not show up in search results. They mainly conceal themselves on other dubious, uncontrolled sites. 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.

Adware infections

Protect-data-2022.xyz ads could have also appeared without any user input. If there is undetected adware^[1] on the computer, this may occur. Pop-ups, banners, and redirects are all examples of commercial content that can be brought on by ad-supported software. The majority of websites that distribute freeware also host malware.

Platforms for distributing free software bundle extra programs with the installers in order to make money off user interaction. Many users hurriedly complete the installation process and missed the bundled software. Always opt for the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation methods, review the file list, and uncheck the boxes next to pointless programs if you want to minimize the risk of adware infection.

Of course, using official web shops and developer websites is best. Apps must go through a thorough review process before being listed on digital marketplaces. Maintaining a well-functioning system may cost money upfront, but you may end up saving money later. Additionally, there are a ton of free apps available.

Use official sources for software installations to avoid adware infections

Disable push notifications

To stop annoying virus alerts from Pro-shield2023.shop, 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.

Check the browser for malicious extensions

Verify whether a browser hijacker has infected your browser. Changed settings, such as the homepage, new tab address, and search engine, may be some of the symptoms. Users may be automatically redirected to scam websites by web-based applications. As a result, you ought to check your browser's settings to see if any plugins have been added. To check if there have been any changes, we advise removing each app one at a time.

Clear cookies

We advise using the FortectIntego repair tool to take care of your browsers after removal is finished. To track your browsing activity, including the pages you visit, the links you click, and the purchases you make, nearly every website you visit uses cookies.^[2] They may be sold to advertising networks or other third parties and used for financial gain.

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)^[3] 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.