Tpnwslnd.com ads (scam)

What is Tpnwslnd.com ads?

Tpnwslnd.com is a fake website operated by scammers to profit from illegitimate advertising practices

Tpnwslnd.com is a dangerous website that can bring malicious ads to your desktop

You may have been wondering why Tpnwslnd.com ads have suddenly started appearing on your desktop – just like many other users. The reason you are receiving these pop-ups is because you allowed the website to send push notifications to your device. If you can't remember giving permission, it's not surprising, as misleading phishing^[1] messages are often used to convince unsuspecting users into doing so.

Since users were tricked into allowing push notifications from Tpnwslnd.com, they are often unaware of where the suspicious activity comes from. Nonetheless, the result of it is that these pop-ups might start showing up at any time – when users are using completely unrelated websites or even when they are not actively using the browser at all.

The worst part is that Tpnwslnd.com ads may be dangerous – they often include links to malicious websites, show fake virus infection warnings, and similar phishing content. If you interact with these links, you may infect your system with malware,^[2] disclose your personal information to cybercriminals or subscribe to useless services that would cost you money.

Although not as dangerous as tech support scams, for example, push notification scams are extremely prevalent and should not be dismissed, despite being relatively harmless initially. Push notification scams are created when crooks make fake websites, for example, Tpnwslnd.com. Users access these sites after being redirected from another site (most likely clicking a link on a high-risk website) or when they have adware running in the background of their computer.

Scammers often send out messages that can be easily misinterpreted, which may lead visitors to do what the crooks are asking. Here are a few examples of scam messages you might come across after accidentally entering a fake site:

• Click “Allow” to start downloading
• Click “Allow” to win a prize and get it in our shop!
• Press “Allow” to verify, that you are not a robot
• Please tap Allow to continue, etc.

Tpnwslnd.com initiates pop-ups via the legitimate push notification feature

Those who interact with the site in any capacity (it doesn't matter if “Allow” or “Block” is clicked in the notification prompt) may quickly be rerouted to similar sites that would request to do the same – News-xebipi.com and News-xoputo.cc are just a few examples that operate identically.

Clean your system from adware and other infections

Your first task is to ensure that your device is clean and not infected with adware or other nasty stuff. While adware usually emits various symptoms, including browser settings changes, redirects to suspicious websites, or intrusive ads, other malicious software may not show any signs or symptoms at all.

Therefore, were strongly recommend you check your system for infections with a reliable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes. Security software is not only necessary to remove adware^[3] and other malicious programs, but it can also protect from incoming cyberattacks.

If a scan revealed infections, they would immediately be taken care of, and all the malicious files deleted at once. We also recommend employing FortectIntego PC repair and maintenance utility after that to clean your browsers automatically. The app can also repair any damage it may have suffered due to virus infection, so you won't experience crashes, errors, or other stability issues.

Remove Tpnwslnd.com push notifications

When users start receiving push notifications seemingly out of nowhere, they frequently assume that they have been hacked or infected with a virus. In reality, it is an accepted browser function that has been in use for almost ten years now. Many legitimate websites may offer users the option to receive push notifications so that they can get timely information or news from them.

Since the behavior is extremely suspicious, many users begin scanning their systems with anti-malware, only to notice later that the Tpnwslnd.com ads are still present. Since the permission to send notifications was given via the browser, you have to access browser settings to block the URL from the “Allowed” list as follows:

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.

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 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.

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.