Remove hotbyapozu.com pop-up ads

hotbyapozu.com is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads by misusing a legitimate browser feature. In order to show users their content more conveniently, websites can request permission from users to show notifications on their desktops. The notifications usually inform users about new content the site has posted. However, because sites like hotbyapozu.com are essentially scam sites, their notifications are ads. It’s worth mentioning that those ads will not only be very annoying but also potentially dangerous as they could expose you to scams and malware.

 

 

If you find yourself redirected to hotbyapozu.com, you’ll see only an image and a prompt asking you to click “Allow” to verify that you are not a robot or to continue to the site. This refers to a browser alert saying “hotbyapozu.com wants to show notifications” that appears when you get redirected to the site. By clicking “Allow”, you grant the website permission to show notifications on your desktop, which will primarily be advertisements. We should warn you that some of those ads may be harmful and could lead you to sites with malware or scams.

While the “show notifications” feature can be useful for trusted websites, it’s advisable to refrain from giving this permission to questionable or unknown sites. You can enable notifications for sites you frequently visit, making access to their content more convenient. You can easily revoke this permission in your browser settings.

We strongly recommend running a scan of your computer with WiperSoft, as adware might be responsible for the random redirects you’re experiencing. If adware is the issue, removing it will be easiest using an anti-virus program. If you’ve allowed the site to send push notifications, you can quickly revoke that permission via your browser settings. You can find instructions at the end of the report to help you do this.

What triggers redirects to sites like hotbyapozu.com?

The most frequent reason for unexpected redirects while browsing is often related to the websites you visit. Without an adblocker program, you may encounter these redirects on certain sites, especially on sites that host pirated or adult content. Any reliable adblocker can effectively prevent these redirects and block intrusive ads.

Adware may also be responsible, especially if you get redirected regularly. Infections like adware usually get installed through a method known as software bundling. This method enables unwanted junk like adware to be added to free programs as extra offers. These offers are technically optional, but they are set to install alongside the program automatically. To prevent them from installing, users need to manually deselect them. However, because the offers are hidden, many users are unable to deselect them. This is why software bundling is considered controversial, and many anti-virus programs flag programs that use it as potential threats.

To avoid these unwanted installations, you simply need to choose the right installation settings. During the installation process, using Default settings is not a good idea, as this allows any bundled offers to be installed automatically. Instead, selecting Advanced settings will reveal all additional offers, giving you the chance to uncheck any you don’t want—ideally, you should deselect all offers.

How to stop hotbyapozu.com notifications?

We strongly recommend you scan your computer for adware infections using an anti-virus tool like WiperSoft. You should also install an adblocker program and keep it activated at all times.

If you’ve accidentally allowed a website to send you notifications, you can revoke that permission through your browser settings. If you need assistance, instructions are provided below. Alternatively, if you’d rather not receive notification requests at all, you can disable the feature completely.

• 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 hotbyapozu.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 hotbyapozu.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 hotbyapozu.com and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.