Remotedata.vip ads (spam) - Free Instructions

What is Remotedata.vip ads?

Remotedata.vip might cause annoying pop-ups to start appearing on your desktop

Remotedata.vip is disguised to look like a CAPTCHA verification step

Remotedata.vip is a bogus site that uses social engineering^[1] techniques to rick people into clicking the “Allow” button. It gives permission for the page to show push notifications, which results in annoying pop-up ads that can appear even when the browser is closed.

The website is disguised to look like a CAPTCHA verification step. Users are asked to confirm that they are not robots. In reality, the creators of the page only want to generate revenue from peoples' clicks. They do not really care about user privacy or security, so they may use rogue advertising networks that place ads leading to dangerous websites.

People can end up on pages that try to lure out personal information, trick them into downloading PUPs (potentially unwanted programs), and even malware.^[2] There have also been instances when people received advertisements promoting adult, gambling, and scam sites.

Distribution methods

Pages like Remotedata.vip can rarely be found in the search results. Usually, they hide in other shady sites that are full of deceptive ads, and sneaky redirects. For example, illegal streaming sites are unregulated, so they can be filled with fake “Download” and “Play” buttons.

Many users probably pressed the “Allow” button thinking that they will gain access to a movie or TV show they had selected to watch. But the site does not have any more content to explore. A legitimate CAPTCHA verification process should never ask to choose between “Block” and “Allow” on a browser prompt.

Remotedata.vip may appear because of careless browsing habits

Another possibility is that you have an adware infection. It is a type of PUA that can hide in the background of the machine and cause erratic behavior, like an increased amount of commercial content, banners, pop-ups, and redirects. The developers of the program receive a cut every time someone clicks on the ads so it can make quite a big profit if it infects many devices.

Stop push notification spam

You can remove Remotedata.vip permissions manually by going to your browser settings. Keep in mind this might not work if you have an adware infection. If removal from the browser will not work, you will have to access your programs section in the device and find it manually.

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.

Google Chrome (Android):

1. Open Google Chrome and tap on Settings (three vertical dots).
2. Select Notifications.
3. Scroll down to 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 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 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.

Almost all websites nowadays require you to accept cookies^[3] by throwing a big prompt in your screen obstructing the view. Frustrated, many just click “Accept” because they want to proceed as quickly as possible. Because you experienced pop-up spam without knowing, there is a big chance you were browsing through questionable sites that could still be tracking your browsing activity like the websites you visit, links you click on, things you type in the search, and what you purchase.

After you have successfully disabled push notifications, we recommend using a repair tool like FortectIntego, which can automatically clear your browsers from cookies and cache, clear up space, fix corrupted files, system errors and optimize the performance of the device.

Scan your system for adware

As we mentioned above, Remotedata.vip could have appeared seemingly out of nowhere as a result of an adware infection. Such PUPs are often spread through freeware^[4] distribution platforms as bundled software so many people do not know about their existence.

You should always choose the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation methods, read the Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use. The most crucial step is to check the file list and untick the boxes next to any programs that seem unrelated. It is also best to use official web stores and developer sites whenever you want to install software.

Because when adware manages to get into the system, it is hard to locate it. It can be disguised as a “handy” tool and look like antivirus software, system optimizer, etc. Manual removal can also result in the renewal of the infection as people often fail to remove all the related files and entries.

If you have no idea which app is responsible for unwanted activities, you should deploy SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes professional security software that will perform a full system scan and eliminate it automatically. They can also prevent such infections in the future by warning you. Otherwise, you can follow the guide below for Windows and Mac machines:

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.