Remove hotbnaxele.today notifications

hotbnaxele.today is one of thousands of websites that misuse a legitimate browser feature to spam ads on users’ desktops. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “hotbnaxele.today wants to show notifications”. This is a legitimate feature that allows sites to request permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. But instead of anything useful, hotbnaxele.today and similar sites spam ads. It’s worth mentioning that those ads could expose you to potentially dangerous content (e.g. malware and scams), which is why you should not allow it to show notifications.

 

 

If you are redirected to hotbnaxele.today, the only thing you’ll see is a black screen with a prompt that asks you to click “Allow” to watch a video. You’ll also see a browser alert saying “hotbnaxele.today wants to show notifications”. Clicking “Allow” will lead to unwanted ads appearing on your desktop. These ads can be quite bothersome and may even mimic legitimate notifications, increasing the likelihood of you engaging with them. Unfortunately, these ads could potentially redirect you to harmful websites or scams. Thus, if you have granted permission to this site, it’s best to avoid interacting with the notifications and revoke that permission as quickly as possible. You can find instructions at the end of the report.

Because adware could be the trigger behind the redirects, we recommend scanning your computer with WiperSoft. If adware is detected, an anti-virus program will effectively remove it. Should you have permitted the site to show push notifications, you can revoke this permission in your browser’s settings. We will provide step-by-step instructions at the end of this report for those who need assistance with their browser settings.

What triggers redirects to sites like hotbnaxele.today

When browsing certain sites (e.g. sites with pornographic or pirated content), it’s not unusual to get redirected to other random sites. These sites try to expose visitors to as much advertisement content as possible, and that means getting a pop-up when you click on anything. However, these ads and redirects can easily be blocked with any decent adblocker program.

Frequent redirects could mean adware is installed on the computer. While adware isn’t considered a major threat, you will certainly find the ads/redirects to be very annoying. Adware and browser hijackers are often installed through a method called software bundling, which allows unwanted applications to be installed without the user’s explicit agreement via what’s known as software bundling. These unwanted programs often come bundled with popular free software as optional offers. Although these offers are technically optional, users need to manually uncheck them during the installation process to block them. Unfortunately, such offers are frequently hidden in settings that users seldom check, making them easy to overlook.

Preventing unwanted installations is simple—just select the right settings during software installation. Installation windows recommend Default settings, which automatically allow all bundled offers to be installed. By choosing Advanced settings, you can see all extra offers and uncheck any you do not want to install. Accepting any of these offers will lead to your computer being filled with junk. This is why software bundling is controversial, and many anti-virus programs flag programs that use it as potential threats.

Remove hotbnaxele.today notifications

Scan your computer with WiperSoft to check for any potential adware infections. If adware is causing the redirects, anti-virus software is the most effective way to deal with it. Additionally, you might want to consider installing an adblocker program.

If you have allowed hotbnaxele.today or any other unknown site to show notifications, you can easily revoke that access through your browser settings. Instructions to help you navigate your browser’s settings are below. If you’d rather not receive notification requests in the future, you also have the option to disable this 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 hotbnaxele.today 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 hotbnaxele.today 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 hotbnaxele.today and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.