Yournicejournal.com e-mail scam: how to spot it and what to do
Scammers are always on the lookout for new illegal ways to profit financially. This often results in security and privacy issues for the users they target.
Facts checked October 7, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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Yournicejournal.com e-mail scam: summary
| Distribution | The activity can only be triggered when users click the "Allow" button in the notification prompt shown upon site entry |
|---|---|
| Damage | Push notifications may include false information and links to harmful websites. If you click on the ads, you might be infected with malware, give up your personal information, or lose money |
| Name | Yournicejournal.com |
| Type | Push notifications, ads, scam, phishing |
| Symptoms | Pop-ups show up on a regular basis on the screen – these ads often include inappropriate, scam, phishing, or other similar content |
| Evidence | One write-up by a security site; details still limited |
| Removal | Scan the PC with security software to find and remove the malware and anything installed with it. Fortect scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. Remove it nowTo use the full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Fortect. The scan is free. |
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| Arrives as | |
|---|---|
| Pretends to be | Microsoft |
| Claim | Your account needs urgent attention |
| Asks for | Your password |
| First seen | 26 January 2023 |
| Facts checked | 7 October 2026 |
How to tell the Yournicejournal.com e-mail scam e-mail is fake
From our report of Jan 2023 · not reviewed since
- Access browser settings to stop intrusive push notifications.
- After that, make sure that your system is not infected with adware or malware - scan it with
- After PUP elimination, make sure you clean your browsers to prevent data tracking.
- can significantly quicken this process
Is Yournicejournal.com e-mail scam dangerous? What the senders want
From our report of Jan 2023 · not reviewed since
Yournicejournal.com is a malicious website you should not interact with
Scammers are always on the lookout for new illegal ways to profit financially.
This often results in security and privacy issues for the users they target. One such example of this is Yournicejournal.com, a website created by dishonest individuals to take advantage of those who are unaware of common scam techniques used online.
The first indication that a user may have come across this website is through suspicious pop-ups that appear outside of their browser window. Not only is this activity intrusive, but it can also be dangerous if links or messages are clicked, as users may be directed to malicious websites where they may be tricked into spending money on useless services, installing malicious software, or providing their personal information.
To avoid these scams, it is recommended to block Yournicejournal.com push notifications through browser settings and to check for adware or other malware on your device, as these can also expose you to phishing and other malicious content online.
From our report of Jan 2023 · not reviewed since
More about push notifications
Many users are not familiar with the concept of push notifications, despite their frequent presence on websites.
This can be attributed to the fact that the feature was first introduced on desktop browsers in 2015 and that it is not widely used by users. According to a study by Mozilla, over 99% of users do not interact with requests to enable push notifications.
Push notifications are a simple feature that allows website authors to send notifications to users' desktops via the browser's API. However, in practice, they are often misused to send users monetized ads.
Websites like Yournicejournal.com use misleading messages to convince users to enable push notifications, which can lead to unwanted ads and pop-ups. It's important to be careful when enabling push notifications, as they can be a source of unwanted ads and pop-ups.
From our report of Jan 2023 · not reviewed since
How scammers behind Yournicejournal.com achieve their goals
Adware is a type of software that displays unwanted ads and pop-ups on a user's device.
These ads can sometimes redirect the user to malicious websites that may trick them into downloading malware or providing personal information. Similarly, visiting torrent websites, which are often used to illegally download copyrighted material, can also expose users to scam pages such as Yournicejournal.com.
As soon as they are redirected, people are usually caught off guard or simply do not pay too much attention to what is going on and what they are asked to do. To be more precise, these are just a few examples of what you could expect to encounter after accessing a push notification scam site:
These kinds of messages are unfortunately quite common and routinely used by fraudulent push notification sites. If you allow notifications from any of these unscrupulous websites, expect to be bombarded with intrusive ads right on your desktop without warning - it's an incredibly bothersome experience.
On top of that, the pop-ups may even feature fake links that direct you to malicious web pages; thus, you should never interact with them and instead remove them from your device for good. Follow the recommended steps below.
- Press "Allow" to verify, that you are not a robot
- If you are 18+, click Allow, etc.
- Click "Allow" to win a prize and get it in our shop!
- Click Allow to watch the video
- Your file is ready to download - press Allow to continue.
What to do after the Yournicejournal.com e-mail
If you only received the message and clicked nothing, step 3 is all you need.
If you clicked the link or typed anything on the page it opened, do every step, starting with the password.
Step 1: Change the password you typed on the fake page
If you typed a password on the page the Yournicejournal.com message opened, assume the sender has it. Go to the real site by typing its address yourself and change the password there, choosing one you have never used.
Change it anywhere else the same password was used, and sign out all other sessions if the service offers it. Any browser on Windows 11 or Windows 10 will do, as long as you do not follow the e-mail's link.
Microsoft account, Security page (account.microsoft.com/security): Change password. Full procedure with screenshots: Turn on two-step verification / secure a hacked account
Step 2: Turn on two-step verification
With two-step verification on, a stolen password alone no longer opens the account, because a sign-in from a new device also needs a code from your phone.
Switch it on for the e-mail account first, then for banking, shopping and social accounts that use that address.
Check the recovery phone, the recovery e-mail and any forwarding rules while you are in the settings, since attackers change them to come back. The pages are the same on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Microsoft account: Manage how I sign in, where two-step verification and the sign-in methods are. Full procedure with screenshots: Turn on two-step verification / secure a hacked account
Step 3: Report the e-mail and delete it
Do not reply and do not click anything else in the message. In Outlook select the e-mail and choose Report > Report phishing; in Gmail open the three-dot menu next to Reply and pick Report phishing.
That trains the filter for everyone on the service, and the message goes to the junk folder. If the e-mail came to a work address, forward it to your IT team as an attachment first.
The steps are the same in the web mail and the mail apps on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web: Report > Report phishing. Full procedure with screenshots: Report a phishing e-mail
Step 4: Scan the PC if you opened a file from the message
A fake sign-in page only steals what you type, so most readers can skip this step. If the Yournicejournal.com e-mail made you download or open a file, delete it and scan the PC.
In Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, run a Full scan and then Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) > Scan now. The offline scan restarts Windows 11 or Windows 10 and takes about 15 minutes.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Access your website securely from any location
When you work on the domain, site, blog, or different project that requires constant management, content creation, or coding, you may need to connect to the server and content management service more often. The best solution for creating a tighter network could be a dedicated/fixed IP address.
If you make your IP address static and set to your device, you can connect to the CMS from any location and do not create any additional issues for the server or network manager that needs to monitor connections and activities. VPN software providers like can help you with such settings and offer the option to control the online reputation and manage projects easily from any part of the world.
Recover files after data-affecting malware attacks
While much of the data can be accidentally deleted due to various reasons, malware is one of the main culprits that can cause loss of pictures, documents, videos, and other important files.
More serious malware infections lead to significant data loss when your documents, system files, and images get encrypted. In particular, ransomware is is a type of malware that focuses on such functions, so your files become useless without an ability to access them.
Even though there is little to no possibility to recover after file-locking threats, some applications have features for data recovery in the system. In some cases, can also help to recover at least some portion of your data after data-locking virus infection or general cyber infection.
From our report of Jan 2023 · not reviewed since
Check your system for infections and remove push notifications
As we mentioned, adware might be the culprit if you've noticed strange redirects to malicious websites.
If this is accompanied by other suspicious activity, such as pop-ups, sponsored links, deals, and coupons during your web browsing sessions (or being rerouted through dubious URLs), then it's time for a more thorough investigation.
Once the potentially unwanted programs are eliminated, make sure that any virus damage done beforehand has been rectified by using .
Despite being irreplaceable when it comes to malware infections, security software would not be able to remove Yournicejournal.com push notifications from your system. To do so, you have to access browser settings and block the associated URL from the list of sites that are allowed to send you notifications. Here's how:
Google Chrome (desktop)
Google Chrome (Android)
MS Edge (Chromium)
- Open the Google Chrome browser and go to Menu > Settings.
- Locate the Privacy and security section and pick Site Settings > Notifications.
- Look at the Allow section and look for a suspicious URL.
- Click the three vertical dots next to it and pick Block. This should remove unwanted notifications from Google Chrome.
- Open Google Chrome and tap on Settings (three vertical dots).
- Select Notifications.
- Locate the unwanted URL and toggle the button to the left (Off setting).
- Open Mozilla Firefox and go to Menu > Options.
- Click on Privacy & Security section.
- Under Permissions, you should be able to see Notifications. Click the Settings button next to it.
- In the Settings – Notification Permissions window, click on the drop-down menu by the URL in question.
- Select Block and then click on Save Changes. This should remove unwanted notifications from Mozilla Firefox.
- Open Microsoft Edge, and go to Settings.
- Select Site permissions.
- Go to Notifications on the right.
- Under Allow, you will find the unwanted entry.
- Click on More actions and select Block.
- Click on Safari > Preferences...
- Go to the Websites tab and, under General, select Notifications.
- Select the web address in question, click the drop-down menu and select Deny.
- Open Internet Explorer, and click on the Gear icon at the top-right of the window.
- Select Internet options and go to the Privacy tab.
- In the Pop-up Blocker section, click on Settings.
- Locate the web address in question under Allowed sites and pick Remove.
Questions about Yournicejournal.com e-mail scam
Could Yournicejournal.com be a genuine message?
We checked it, and it is not. Microsoft is only the costume. The message exists to get your password, and real companies handle that inside your account, after you sign in normally, not through links, attachments or phone numbers in a message you did not expect.
Scammers copy logos and footers perfectly, so the design proves nothing. The sender address, the link target and the request are the reliable signs, and all three point to a scam here. Delete it, and if you are worried, check your account directly.
Why does Yournicejournal.com say that your account needs urgent attention?
Because that story works. A problem that needs fixing, a deadline and a simple solution make people act before they check.
The claim that your account needs urgent attention is the same for everyone who received Yournicejournal.com; it was written once and sent in bulk. Nothing about your own situation triggered it.
If you are unsure, look at the real account or service the normal way, without using the message. The claim will not be there, which settles the question. Then report the message.
What does Yournicejournal.com want from me?
In the end, your password. Everything else in Yournicejournal.com, from the logo to the deadline, is there to get you to that point without stopping to think. Knowing the goal helps you judge your risk.
If you did not give it, you lost nothing and can delete the message. If you did, the steps in this guide are ordered by what you handed over:
- passwords first
- then card and bank details
- then documents and anything you installed
- ran
Act on the highest item on that list first.
How do I contact the real Microsoft?
Not through anything in Yournicejournal.com. Type the official website address into the browser yourself, use the app you already have, or use the phone number printed on your card, contract or a previous genuine invoice.
Search results can be risky too, because scammers buy ads for support numbers. Once you reach the real Microsoft, you can ask whether there is any problem with your account and report the scam message; many companies have a dedicated address for phishing reports on their security page.
I opened the message. Is my computer infected?
Opening and reading a message is safe in modern mail apps and browsers; images and text do not install anything by themselves. Your PC is at risk only if you opened an attachment, ran a downloaded file, or followed instructions to paste a command or install a program.
If you did none of that, delete the message and move on. If you did, disconnect from the internet and run a full scan and the Microsoft Defender offline scan. Do not reply to the sender or click links in the message later either.
Can I trick the scammers or waste their time?
Better not. Replying to Yournicejournal.com confirms that your address or number is live and puts it on lists that sell for more. Scammers who are teased sometimes switch to harassment or try to use any detail you reveal, such as your name, employer or location.
Playing along also risks a slip, like opening a link or a file they send. Report the message, block the sender and delete it. Your report does more damage to the operation than a conversation would.
Is it worth reporting a scam if I lost nothing?
Yes. Reports from people who did not fall for Yournicejournal.com are how blocklists, mail filters and hosting companies find new scam pages quickly, often before most recipients open the message. Reporting the message as phishing in your mail app is enough for most people.
If the message impersonates a company, its security or abuse team usually accepts forwarded copies too. Police reports matter mainly when money or documents were lost, but national fraud centres also collect reports without losses to spot campaigns.
Why did I receive Yournicejournal.com?
Scam messages go to millions of addresses and numbers collected from data breaches, public websites and simple guessing. Receiving Yournicejournal.com does not mean your PC is infected or that an account of yours was hacked.
If the message includes an old password of yours, it comes from a breach of some website; change that password wherever you still use it. Mark the message as spam or phishing so your provider blocks similar ones. Never reply to ask to be removed from the list: the sender treats a reply as proof that the address works.
What is the single best habit against scams like this?
Never act on a message through the message itself. If something claims to be from Microsoft and asks you to sign in, pay, call or open a file, close it and go to the service the way you always do:
- a bookmark
- the app
- the number on your card
Real problems will be visible there. This one habit defeats almost every phishing, invoice, delivery and account-suspension scam, regardless of how convincing the design is, because the scammers can copy the look but not the real account.
Will Fortect remove Yournicejournal.com?
Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.
For Yournicejournal.com, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.
Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.
Sources
- FTC: How to recognize and avoid phishing scams (read October 7, 2026)
- CISA: Recognize and report phishing (read October 7, 2026)
- Microsoft Support: Protect yourself from phishing (read October 7, 2026)
- NCSC: Phishing attacks, dealing with suspicious e-mails and messages (read October 7, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 7, 2026)