How to stop forenteion.com notifications

forenteion.com is a generic scam website. Not only does the site display a scam, but it also tries to trick users into allowing ads on their desktops. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “forenteion.com wants to show notifications”. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature to spam ads so you should not click “Allow” on the alert.

 

 

When you get redirected to forenteion.com, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “forenteion.com wants to show notifications”. The site also displays a fake questionnaire that tries to phish users’ personal information. Keep in mind that clicking “Allow” on the browser alert will authorize the site to spam your screen with ads, some of which may be made to look like system notifications. Interacting with these ads could lead to potentially harmful websites, such as those promoting scams or concealing malware.

It’s worth mentioning that the “show notifications” feature is legitimate and can be used if sites are safe and users want to see their content on their desktops. However, it’s frequently misused by sites like forenteion.com. You can revoke any site’s permission at any time if you no longer wish to receive notifications from a particular site.

If you experience redirects regularly, it may be a sign of an adware infection. Thus, it’s recommended to scan your computer with WiperSoft anti-virus software. Additionally, installing an adblocker program can help block ads, especially when visiting high-risk websites.

What triggers redirects to sites like forenteion.com

Most likely, redirects to websites like forenteion.com are caused by you visiting questionable websites without an adblocker. Some websites aggressively display advertising content, leading to numerous pop-ups and redirects. Sites with pirated or adult content are often guilty of triggering these redirects no matter what users click on. Fortunately for users, both ads and redirects can be easily blocked using any decent adblocker program.

If adware is what triggers the redirects, they will happen regularly. There would also be an increase in regular ads. Adware is generally considered a minor infection, but the constant stream of ads can be very frustrating. Adware, browser hijackers, and similar infections are typically installed through a method known as software bundling. This method allows these infections to be added as extra offers alongside free programs, and they are set to be installed automatically. All added offers are technically optional but users need to manually deselect them to prevent installation. However, these offers are hidden in settings that users don’t typically use. Software bundling is a deceptive installation method, which is why programs using it are often flagged as potential threats by antivirus programs.

When installing programs, it’s important to pay attention to the process in order to prevent unwanted installations. During the installation process, you’ll be presented with the option to choose between Default and Advanced settings. While Default settings are recommended by the installation window, those offers allow all additional offers to install without your knowledge. On the other hand, Advanced settings will clearly display all offers and give you the option to deselect any that you do not want. It’s advisable to deselect all offers, even if they initially seem useful, in order to avoid cluttering your computer with unnecessary junk programs.

How to stop forenteion.com redirects

We strongly recommend you scan your computer with an anti-virus program like WiperSoft if you’re experiencing redirects, as it could be a sign of adware infection. Adware infections are best removed using anti-virus programs because they’re quite persistent. To prevent redirects and unwanted ads, it’s also recommended to have a good adblocker program installed, especially if you frequently visit high-risk websites.

You can easily revoke a site’s permission to show notifications in your browser’s settings. If you need assistance navigating your browser’s settings, we have provided instructions below. Aside from forenteion.com, it’s important to remove all other unknown websites. If you no longer want to receive notification requests, you can stop the requests altogether.

• For Mozilla Firefox: Open Menu (the three bars top-right corner) -> Options -> Privacy & Security. Scroll down to Permissions, press Settings next to Notifications, and remove forenteion.com and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by checking the “Block new requests asking to allow notifications” box in the same Notifications settings.
• For Google Chrome: Open Menu (the three dots top-right corner) -> Settings -> Privacy and security -> Site Settings. Click on Notifications under Permissions, and remove forenteion.com and any other questionable websites. You can stop these notification requests permanently by toggling off “Sites can ask to send notifications”.
• For Microsoft Edge: Open Menu (the three dots top-right corner) -> Settings -> Cookies and site permissions -> Notifications. Review which sites have permission and remove forenteion.com and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.