Puwpush.com ads (scam) - Free Instructions

What is Puwpush.com ads?

Puwpush.com is a fake website you should avoid

Puwpush.com is a fake website created to trick users into subscribing to push notifications

Puwpush.com ads can affect all platforms, including Windows and macOS, as long as browsers are present on them because a push notification feature initiates the activity. Unwanted pop-ups can show up on the top or bottom right side of the screen and are completely independent of user actions. This can significantly degrade the experience when using the device and can even result in security and privacy issues.

Upon accessing the Puwpush.com website, users may be presented with several messages that encourage them to click the “Allow” button within the prompt seen at the top. Users might be tricked into thinking that by doing this, they would get access to a video or that it's just a simple verification to confirm they aren't bots.

When the button is pressed, users are typically redirected to another similar website, such as Rplnd27.com, Jakeview.ru, or Karleu.info, where they would be asked to do the exact same thing. By doing this, people allow that particular website to deliver information directly to users' screens at any time.

The pop-ups often include links to other malicious websites. Users may be asked to download potentially unwanted programs/malware, subscribe to useless services, or participate in get-rich-quick^[1] schemes. We recommend avoiding any type of interactions and making sure that Puwpush.com ads are removed from the system as we explain in the instructions section below.

Puwpush.com overview

Puwpush.com is a rogue website you can encounter while browsing high-risk websites, such as torrents,^[2] gambling, etc. Not only do those sites host malicious payloads disguised as installers of various programs but they may also host malicious scripts and fake links leading to scam websites. Users might click on what they believe is a “download” button and end up on the Puwpush.com scam site.

Once there, visitors are taken by surprise and are presented with what looks to be a simple request, including but not limited to the following:

• Press “Allow” to watch the video
• Click Allow to start downloading
• If you are 18+, click Allow
• Click Allow to confirm that you are not a robot

Various phishing messages are used to make users subscribe to push notifications

Crooks behind the scam are trying to push the idea that the notification prompt is something completely different – some type of verification that would allow users to view further content. In reality, the website has no content to explore and is entirely fake. After clicking the “Allow” button, however, users grant permission to this site to send push notifications at any time. The activity is only noticed much later, hence many are surprised and have no idea how these ads got there.

Adware checks to make

While you are likely to be redirected to a scam site while visiting other malicious pages, adware^[3] could also be the reason for unwanted browser redirects. This unwanted software is commonly distributed along with freeware or deceptive ads, so you might not even be aware that it is running in the background. Note that another typical sign of the infection is the increased number of intrusive ads you may encounter while browsing the web.

You can try to get rid of adware manually – check the installed browser extension section and then the list of the installed programs on the system level. However, malware and some adware might be extremely stealthy: it might not show up on the installed app list or not run any active windows.

Therefore, we recommend you scan your system with powerful SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes security software. It will find and remove all the malicious components for you, making sure that all the dangerous threats are eliminated at once. After that, clean your browsers from cookies and repair virus damage to prevent crashes and other issues with FortectIntego.

Instructions on how to block Puwpush.com pop-ups

While push notifications themselves are not dangerous, clicking links from malicious websites might definitely put users' security and computer safety at risk. If you remove the permission for the site to send you information, you should get away without suffering any damages. Proceed with the following instructions for your browser:

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.

Google 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 position).

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 (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.