Zuglomo.net ads (scam) - Tutorial

What is Zuglomo.net ads?

Zuglomo.net ads might initiate downloads of malicious files

Push notifications are not malicious as a feature but might carry unwanted or even malicious content

Zuglomo.net is a malicious website you might come across accidentally while browsing the web on Chrome, Edge, or Firefox web browser. The page might not seem like it has a lot to offer, although it fulfills the role it was designed for – to trick users into subscribing to notifications. Crooks use various social engineering tricks in order to make visitors do something that they otherwise wouldn't – click the “Allow” button within the prompt that shows up at the top of the page.

The website is also generally very unsafe, as it can forward users to other potentially dangerous places, where they could be asked to enable notifications once more or download files from dubious origin. This description applies to the Zuglomo.net pop-ups as well – while some links might show relatively harmless ads, others might bring users to malware-laden, scam, or phishing websites.

If you want to get rid of the annoying notifications that show up on your screen on a regular basis, you should check the instructions we provide below. We will also give some tips on how to avoid being scammed online and how to ensure that your machine is unaffected by malicious software.

Users often associated suspicious pop-up activity with a virus. It is not surprising, as they believe that the ads are caused by something that is installed on the system without user permission. While this is an area that needs investigating, let us first focus on what the main problem is – Zuglomo.net pop-ups.

The reason why many people believe that they have been infected is because they are convinced that pop-up ads and push notifications are exactly the same things. It is understandable why these two components might look identical – they both show up at the top of all other programs and show commercial material.

However, these are completely different features. Here's why:

1. Pop-up ads usually show up within the browser or another separate window. This activity can be initiated by adware (or other potentially unwanted programs) or a website that have these type of ads embedded within them.
2. Push notifications are enabled via a built-in API.^[1] In this case, this happens within the web browser environment – website developers can simply implement it to be shown once visitors access the page.

Speaking of which, you have probably seen plenty of notification prompts that show up on many websites that you visit. By pressing the “Allow” button, you simply give permission to the site to send you information via the push notification feature. While it can be useful in terms of receiving relevant information from websites that you like, many users find the request to show notifications rather annoying and immediately block or close down the prompt, Mozilla's research showed.^[2]

Crooks simply use fake messages in order to make users click the “Allow” button upon entering a malicious website such as Zuglomo.net, Eptobeemeeps.com, or Positive-news.org. They use familiar requests that users previously encountered, making them confuse two different things. Here's an example:

Click Allow if you are not a robot

In this case, users might think that it is a simple verification process used by many websites to protected themselves from DDoS attacks. However, as soon as users click on the requested button, there is no further content to be shown, their tab simply reloads, or they are rerouted to similar malicious websites.

Zuglomo.net scams users by asking them to confirm they are not robots

If you have already enabled such notifications, you can undo this action easily. However, keep in mind that you should also perform malware checks with SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or another security software – especially if you clicked on links or downloaded some unknown files. But more about that later.

Remove Zuglomo.net push notifications

As we already explained, push notifications are not malicious, but the information that can be forwarded through them might be – it all depends on which source is sending them. As evident, Zuglomo.net is not a secure source, so you should deny it permission to send you notifications in the first place. Here's how to do it on all modern browsers:

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 the 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 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 web address in question under Allowed sites and pick Remove.

Eliminate adware and other unwanted software from your system

If you have stopped notifications from being shown on your device, and your browser is still redirecting you to suspicious websites, and you see ads everywhere you go, it is likely that your system is infected with adware. Previously called spyware,^[3] this software specializes in monetizing users' exposure to all types of ads, including pop-ups, in-text links, interstitials, banners, etc.

In some cases, PUPs are ready to negatively impact the system in order to succeed in this behavior. For example, even personal information might be gathered by the developers, which might be later shared with third parties. Not to mention that the activities that such apps engage in benefit the user little, if at all (adware usually comes in the form of a “useful” app, such as a media player or file converter).

In any case, we recommend you check your system with powerful security software, such as SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner. You can also eliminate adware manually if you know which program is responsible for unwanted behavior. Keep in mind that the unwanted software might come in the form of a browser extension as well. Thus, using anti-malware is much more efficient.

Additionally, you should also clean your web browsers from cookies and other caches in order to ensure that the unwanted ads never return and tracking activities stop. You can do that as per instructions below or, if you want a quicker solution, employ an automatic repair and maintenance tool FortectIntego for the job.