Remove ggprotocol.xyz pop-ups

ggprotocol.xyz is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. It misuses a legitimate browser feature to spam users’ desktops with ads. When users get redirected to the site, they will immediately get a browser alert saying “ggprotocol.xyz wants to show notifications”. If users click “Allow”, they will start seeing ads on the desktop. It’s worth mentioning that those ads will not only be very annoying but could also expose users to potentially dangerous content, including malware and scams. Fortunately, even if you have given the site permission, it’s not difficult to revoke it.

 

 

ggprotocol.xyz has no content on it, only an image saying you need to click “Allow” to prove you’re not a robot. The message refers to the browser alert saying “ggprotocol.xyz wants to show notifications”. This site uses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to show notifications on users’ desktops. While the feature is legitimate, plenty of sites like ggprotocol.xyz misuse it to simply spam ads. Thus, if you click “Allow”, the site will begin to flood your desktop with ads, which can become quite annoying as they will appear on the right side of your screen. Additionally, some of these ads might pose risks by directing you to websites that conceal malware or promote scams. If you’ve given the site permission, avoid interacting with these notifications and revoke the permission immediately. You can easily disable this permission through your browser’s settings. Detailed instructions for navigating the settings will be provided at the end of this report for those who need assistance.

We also suggest scanning your computer with WiperSoft, as adware may be the reason behind these redirects to ggprotocol.xyz. If adware is indeed the issue, the easiest solution would be to eliminate it using an anti-virus program.

What triggers redirects to sites like ggprotocol.xyz

Users often find themselves redirected to sites like ggprotocol.xyz when they visit high-risk websites without an adblocker. Many sites rely on generating revenue through excessive, often questionable advertising, particularly sites featuring pornographic or pirated content. Fortunately, this issue can be easily solved by using a reliable adblocker program that effectively blocks these advertisements and redirects.

Frequent redirects may also suggest an adware infection present on your computer. Adware, browser hijackers, and similar unwanted programs are often installed on users’ computers via a method known as software bundling. This method enables unwanted programs to be installed without explicit consent by adding them as extra offers to popular free programs. Although these additional offers are technically optional, they must be manually deselected when installing programs to prevent them from installing. Unfortunately, this can be tricky because these offers are concealed in settings that users don’t usually check, leading many to simply not notice them.

To prevent these unwanted installations, you simply need to choose the right settings. The installation window will typically suggest using Default settings, which allows all additional offers to install automatically. Instead, you should opt for Advanced settings, which will display all extra offers and allow you to uncheck the boxes to prevent their installation. Accepting any of these offers will clutter your computer with junk programs that can be challenging to remove later. This is why software bundling is often viewed as a controversial installation method and many anti-virus programs flag programs that use it as potential threats.

How to stop ggprotocol.xyz notifications?

We strongly suggest using WiperSoft to check your computer for any adware infections. If adware is responsible for the redirects you’re experiencing, using anti-virus software is the easiest way to remove it. Once the adware is removed, the redirects should stop. Moreover, installing an adblocker program is a good idea to block future ads.

If you’ve allowed a suspicious website to send you notifications, you can easily revoke that permission through your browser settings. If you need help, you’ll find instructions below. Alternatively, if you wish to stop receiving notification requests altogether, you can disable them in your settings.

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