Ufyhzk.com ads (Free Instructions)

What is Ufyhzk.com ads?

Ufyhzk.com is a fake website that tricks users into enabling notifications

Ufyhzk.com is a scam website designed for tricking people into subscribing to notifications

The mysterious appearance of Ufyhzk.com ads had left many people baffled. The activity seemingly shows up abruptly without any prior warnings and does not seem to be triggered by any actions users take at the time. These push notifications show up not only when Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, MS Edge, or another web browser is being used but also when it is running in the background, which is completely different behavior from what one sees after entering a website having ads in it.

Ufyhzk.com pop-ups are not only intrusive, as their content can be inappropriate or even dangerous. Users reported that they get all sorts of offers to visit gambling, online gaming, and similar insecure websites. Likewise, they can also be exposed to all types of scams and phishing messages – they might be told that their security software has expired and they need to renew it or that their systems have been infected with viruses. Get-rich-quick or gift card scams are also quite common in these push notifications.

While most users would not click on such links, some might click them accidentally or actually believe what the messages are saying. This can result in all sorts of damages, including financial losses, installation of malware or adware programs, personal information disclosure, and much more.

In this article, we will explain what exactly Ufyhzk.com push notifications are, how the scam works around them, and how to get rid of the intrusive ads once and for all. While the activity is not the direct result of virus infections, the presence of adware should not be dismissed completely, as redirects to fake, scam, phishing, and similar websites are one of the infection symptoms.

How the Ufyhzk.com scam operates

The internet is very valuable, and many can't even imagine their lives without it by now. Cybercriminals know this fact and, since the world wide web is very good at providing anonymity, it makes it a perfect medium for scam campaigns. There are all types of scams out there – technical support, survey, gift cards, etc.

There are also spoofing websites^[1] that seek to make users insert their credentials of certain accounts so that they could be stolen and then sold on the underground forums. Money is the biggest motivator for online phishing,^[2] and advertisements can earn crooks a lot of money if enough people see them.

Push notifications scams such as Ufyhzk.com, Gloonseetaih.com, Downloadit-on.com, or Freeiphone.info, also rely on advertisement revenue. While it is not uncommon for websites to monetize using this method, the creators of such websites do not produce any content in them, as their sole goal is to trick people into subscribing to push notifications, which can later be used to deliver commercial content.

Unfortunately, scammers do not care about which types of ads users will be shown and often choose insecure advertising networks. As a result, they are often shown misleading and deceitful ads which, once clicked, could be very dangerous.

It is obvious that nobody would willingly subscribe to notifications that would send malicious ads later. Thus, scam authors come up with various misleading messages as soon as users arrive at Ufyhzk.com. These are the example of messages you might be shown (they vary from person to person and can also be shown in the local language):

• Just one more step! “Allow” to continue;
• Click Allow to watch the video;
• Click Allow to confirm you are not a robot;
• Can't play this video! Perhaps your browser doesn't allow video playback. Click the Allow button to watch the video;
• Click Allow to win a prize and get it in our shop!

Various messages can accompany a believable picture backing up the claim made by crooks

As you can see, crooks present the push notification prompt as something completely different – the “Allow” button is allegedly there to bypass human verification or allow the browser to play a video. These are undoubtedly fake and should not be taken seriously. The best thing to do is close down the tab that incorporates the scam and not interact with anything shown.

Removal of Ufyhzk.com ads

There are a lot of misconceptions about push notifications. On the one hand, users can see the push notification prompts on many websites – social media, video streaming, news, entertainment, etc. In this case, they can make a conscious decision whether or not they want to receive information from a particular website (most users decline or don't interact with them at all).^[3]

However, when it comes to push notification scams, some users might get very confused, as the “Allow” button is presented as something different entirely. Depending on the browser they use, this can be easily reinforced and perceived as something that allegedly confirms that the visitor is not a robot or that they can view a video if they agree.

In any case, many people don't know how to disable push notifications from Ufyhzk.com or any other website since they have never engaged with the feature before. Likewise, since the activity does not start for a while, they often fail to connect two things together, ending up with annoying pop-ups they don't know how to remove. Luckily, it's not that difficult – simply follow the steps we provide below.

Google Chrome

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)

• 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 (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.

Effectively check your device for adware and malware

It is true that one can't avoid suspicious or malicious websites completely, as there are simply too many of them (this is especially true for those who browse the web on a regular basis). However, you are more likely to end up on Ufyhzk.com when visiting other websites that are considered high-risk.

For example, torrents, warez, and similar sites that distribute illegal programs and software cracks are among the most dangerous ones. Not only might you install ransomware or other malware when downloading these files, but you can also be linked to other dangerous places. Torrent sites are often boobytrapped with fake Download buttons and can lead to other sites just by clicking links.

Besides the unexpected redirects after clicking links or being taken by automatic scripts, it could also be an adware problem. Adware is a type of potentially unwanted software that is often installed along with freeware from third-party websites or installed deliberately without knowing the full extent of its functions. It then starts showing intrusive ads everywhere users go online and sometimes even redirects to dangerous sites.

In order to check your device for infections, we strongly recommend employing SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes security software and performing a full system scan. Not only it can remove the most aggressive adware but also check the computer for malicious programs that otherwise would be invisible. Likewise, you should also either reset your browsers or clean them properly – you can use FortectIntego for an automatic option.

Below we provide instructions on how to check the browser for unwanted extensions and eliminate unwanted programs from the system as well. You can also resort to browser reset if nothing else helps to stop ads.