Timeoutmc1.click ads (scam) - Free Guide

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Timeoutmc1.click tries to trick users into purchasing antivirus software to collect revenue

Timeoutmc1.click is used by crooks for financial gains

Timeoutmc1.click is a website that tries to lure users in with promises of protecting their PCs with antivirus software. The creators of the site use the name of McAfee – a well-established antivirus suite. It is clear that McAfee has nothing to do with this fraudulent campaign, and crooks are only using it to appear legitimate.

We previously wrote about many other similar websites, like Safemacpc.xyz, Highpotencysecurity.com, and Initiateadvancedheavilythefile.vip. They try to convince users that their PC is in danger and that they need to take immediate action and purchase antivirus software to take care of an infection.

Their main purpose is to generate revenue from the affiliate programs. Fraudsters redirect users to the official websites of the security programs to get a cut from every license purchase. The page can also cause fake security alerts to appear on the screen.

They can generate revenue from pay-per-click advertising. Crooks may use rogue advertising networks that place ads leading to dangerous websites. People may end up on scam pages that try to trick them into providing personal information, downloading PUPs (potentially unwanted programs),^[1] and even malware.

Distribution methods

Usually, people do not find pages like Timeoutmc1.click in the search results. They are spread via insecure advertising networks that place ads on unregulated websites. Most of the time, these are pages that engage in illegal activities. They are full of deceptive ads and sneaky redirects.

Instead of browsing through illegal streaming platforms or torrent websites, choose legitimate streaming services and official web stores as they are far more safer and trustworthy. Even though it might get costly, you will avoid shady websites and fraudsters which may pay off in the long run.

Another way you could have found yourself on this site is through adware^[2] or malicious browser extensions. Such PUPs hide in the background of the machine and perform various tasks without your knowledge. They can generate pop-ups, banners, redirects, and other types of commercial content on your machine.

Timeoutmc1.click could have appeared after browsing through shady sites

Block push notifications

To block site permissions, you have to do it manually via browser settings because push notifications are based on a subscription model. 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.

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.

Clear your browsers

After the removal of notifications is complete, we recommend clearing your browsers. Almost every website you visit uses cookies to track your browsing activity, like the pages you visit, links you click on, and purchases you make. Your browsing data might be exposed or sold to advertising networks and other third parties.

Use a maintenance tool like FortectIntego that can delete cookies and cache automatically. This powerful software can also fix various system errors, corrupted files, and registry issues which is especially useful after a virus infection.

Scan your system for adware

If you disabled push notifications but still experience unwanted symptoms like unexpected redirects and an increased amount of commercial content, you should scan your system for adware. Most of the time, adware ends up on users' machines from freeware^[3] distribution platforms.

They include additional programs in the installers. Always choose the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation methods, read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The most important step is to check the file list and untick the boxes next to any unrelated applications.

Manual removal of a PUP can be complicated because crooks often disguise them as “handy” tools. It could look like an antivirus program, system optimizer, or anything else. Manual removal can also result in the renewal of the infection as users often fail to delete all the related files and entries.

We suggest using trusted professional security tools SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes to scan your machine automatically. It should detect most suspicious processes running in your machine and remove them successfully. However, if you still want to do this yourself, you can follow the steps below:

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.