Topreward.site is an unsafe domain that users are redirected to due to adware infection

Topreward.site is a malicious website that tries to make users participate in a survey scam scheme, promising a valuable gift, such as iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, and others. Those who get lured by an elaborate scam and believe that the message is real, are asked to enter their personal details and then agree to pay a $5 subscription fee for a useless service. As evident, the gift is a hoax and users will never get what they have been promised. Topreward.site is one of many websites that victims can get redirected to if their computers are infected with adware – ad-supported software that modifies settings of Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox or another browser and spams users with sponsored content. While some of the displayed ads might be harmless, though annoying, some of the redirects can lead to phishing,[1] scam or malware-laden websites. As evident, it is best to remove Topreward.site virus immediately if such activity is persistent.
| Name | Topreward.site |
| Type | Adware |
| Sub-type | Survey scam |
| Distribution | Software bundling, insecure websites |
| Symptoms | Redirects to suspicious websites; pop-ups, deals, offers, banners, and other unwanted content that is continually being served to the victim |
| Main dangers | Malware infections, money loss, sensitive information loss |
| Elimination | Use anti-virus software or check our manual removal guide below |
| Recovery | Scan your PC with FortectIntego after Topreward.site virus elimination |
Topreward.site adware is usually installed together with other applications from the internet, so users rarely notice when that happens. Software bundling, the deceptive marketing scheme is used in order to hide optional components that are included together with the desired program. Thus, users should be extremely careful when downloading shareware or freeware on their computers.
Survey scams often use big names to make users believe that the proposal is legitimate; for example, Amazon's and Google's reputation is often the prime target of survey scams. For instance, Google Survey scam, Amazon Gift Card scam, Amazon Rewards Event, and similar. However, crooks know that they don't even need these names to make the scheme believable, as the promise of an expensive prize is enough, as it is in the Topreward.site's case.
Users might encounter the following message:
You’ve made the 5-billionth search.
You were evaluated as the winner of today’s 5-billionth search query a few minutes ago by our system! Our last winner was – who won a Samsung KU6179 Ultra HD TV with his 5-billionth Search. We are proud to announce that you are our next winner. Every time the 5-billionth search is reached, we proclaim a winner and reset the counter. You may choose one of three hidden prizes below. In addition, you will be entered in our Hall of Fame and receive a winner’s certificate. Behind every blue cup is a prize. Click on a prize cup to uncover it. For technical reasons, we are not allowed to keep your invitation open for more than 15 minutes. Choose one of the prizes below and follow the instructions on your screen.
As evident, “For technical reasons” is merely a hoax; cybercriminals often include timers to create a sense of urgency. Due to that, users might get excited and proceed with entering the information that is required. However, Topreward.site authors goal is money. Thus, they can sell the acquired data for marketing companies or make you subscribe to an entirely useless service.
Therefore, do not participate in Topreward.site scam, and simply close down the browsers. Do not forget, that the fake pop-up might appear on your browsers because of a simple redirect from another site. However, if you encounter questionable content like that on a regular basis, it is time to take care of Topreward.site removal.
You can check our instructions below or make use of automatic removal software such as SpyHunterCombo Cleaner. Once you complete the elimination process, scan your PC with FortectIntego to fix the damage done by the virus.

Be careful when downloading free software from the internet – its installers can include PUPs
Experts[2] warned about dangers of software bundling for a while now, but users merely close their eyes on cybersecurity.[3] While in most cases, the infections might be mild and easily terminated, some might be devastating and result in monetary losses, malware infections or even identity theft. Therefore, it is vital to get to know online crooks' schemes in order to be able to avoid them in the first place.
Staying away from dubious offers like “free iPhone” and similar prizes for allegedly answering a question whether or not you like to use Google Chrome (or something ridiculous along those lines), can hardly be considered a plausible scenario. Remember, everything that is too good to be true most likely is. So stay away from such promises, or you will get scammed out of your money.
To make sure adware does not enter the system you need to be careful when downloading and installing freeware or shareware. Pick Advanced/Custom installation settings, and remove all the ticks by questionable programs. Also, make sure you read the installation instructions carefully, do not skip steps, and check if important documents like ToS and Privacy Policy are provided.
Terminate Topreward.site virus either manually or automatically
There are two ways you can remove Topreward.site pop-ups and other unwanted activity – you can use anti-virus software that focuses on potentially unwanted program detection and termination, or eliminate all the components of adware manually via the Control Panel or Applications folders.
Both of the methods can be equally effective, although the latter one requires your full attention. However, some adware might be cleverly hidden and getting rid of it might be a pain. In such a case, opting for automatic Topreward.site removal can be the best answer.
Once you get rid of Topreward.site virus, you should reset each of the installed browsers as explained below.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.

- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.

- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

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