Rgagetnizations.xyz ads (Tutorial)

What is Rgagetnizations.xyz ads?

Rgagetnizations.xyz uses push notification scam messages to show ads to users later

Rgagetnizations.xyz is a fake website created by scammers

Rgagetnizations.xyz is a suspicious webpage that you might encounter when browsing less than secure websites, like torrent networks or illegal video streaming services. After being redirected, you would be quickly presented with a misleading statement encouraging pressing the “Allow” button within the notification prompt.

Those who oblige would immediately grant permission to show notifications, which would result in intrusive Rgagetnizations.xyz ads showing up sometime later. To make matters worse, these pop-ups would be shown on top of everything else currently running in the background and may even take users out of full-screen mode.

The true danger of this is that users may commonly be exposed to various phishing material^[1] (get-rich-quick^[2] schemes, fake virus infection alerts, and similar), which may result in various security and privacy issues. Therefore, we recommend ignoring ads and links provided by Rgagetnizations.xyz and instead using our guide to remove them.

What are push notifications, and how do they work?

The push notification feature within the browser was created for good reasons, similar to any other feature. For example, a news website might ask its viewers if they want notifications so people can stay updated on current events; this also helps increase popularity and engagement for the site.

If you have questions about what this feature is, it is a simple addition to any web browser known as an API – Application Programming Interface. There are plenty of these, and they are tools that help website creators to insert various prompts and features. Using push notification API, users would be prompted with a pop-up prompt that would ask whether or not users want to enable notifications as long as they are visiting the site for the first time.

Despite push notifications being used by many websites, not many users are willing to accept them, hence they have little knowledge or experience with them. This is why cybercriminals came up with push notification scam sites such as Rgagetnizations.xyz – they can trick people into subscribing and then deliver advertisements directly to their screens, and many won't know how to deal with them. Luckily, it is not that hard, and we explain how to remove these annoying pop-ups below.

Block Rgagetnizations.xyz via browser settings to stop push notifications for good

It is important to note that you can't remove push notifications with security or other software, and you have to do it manually. Since most people are tricked into subscribing to push notifications from scam websites, they aren't quite sure what they are dealing with. The truth is, you just have to block the website's URL in the site settings as such:

Google Chrome

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)

• 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

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

Keep in mind that you should avoid being tricked by push notification scams in the future, as appearing pop-ups might be clicked accidentally, resulting in redirects to malicious websites. Under certain circumstances, malware may be installed without users taking any action, so it is best to avoid subscribing.

Rgagetnizations.xyz uses well-known scamming techniques where it presents that users have to bypass some type of a check or that some content is hidden behind it, for example:

To access this video, click Allow

In this message, it is implied that users would be shown a video after they click Allow. In other cases, people might be asked to confirm they are not robots or that they have a chance of winning a free gift, etc. That said, it is not difficult to see how this could make some people confused, as they have previously engaged in similar endeavors. Please remember that, regardless of what the background message claims, the push notification prompt is meant for one purpose only – to allow that particular site to deliver notifications without restrictions, as long as the browser is running.

Scammers attempt to make the push notification prompt look like something different than they actually are

Don't forget to check for adware

While most people end up on phishing websites after being routed from various locations, it isn't always the case. Adware, which is a type of potentially unwanted software, might be the reason why individuals see numerous advertisements and are frequently redirected to questionable sites. To make matters worse, PUPs are spread through software bundles^[3] or similar deceptive methods, preventing some users from even knowing they're there.

In order to clean your device from possible malware, we recommend scanning it with anti-malware software like Malwarebytes or SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner. First, please make sure the app is updated with the latest definitions. After adware and malware have been removed, we advise you use FortectIntego in order to eliminate cookies and other unwanted trackers from browsers as well as fix any damage that might have occurred due to infection.