Remove ikqoqe.click ads

ikqoqe.click ads will start appearing on your desktop if you click “Allow” on the “ikqoqe.click wants to show notifications” alert that appears when you get redirected to the site. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature to essentially trick you into allowing desktop ads. Not only will those ads be very annoying, but they could also expose you to potentially dangerous content, including malware and various scams. Fortunately, even if you have given the site permission, you can easily revoke it in your browser’s settings.

 

 

ikqoqe.click is made to look like a video hosting site, but its true purpose is to push a social engineering scam that tricks users into enabling desktop ads. It exploits a legitimate browser feature that allows websites to request permission to show notifications, which then appear on the right side of the desktop. This site is practically identical to countless other sites that aim to spam users with ads.

As soon as you enter the site, you’ll see a browser alert stating, “ikqoqe.click wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, you will start receiving unwanted ads on your desktop. We strongly advise against interacting with these notifications, as they may expose you to various forms of malware and scams.

Frequent redirects can indicate an adware infection, and the easiest way to check for this is to run a scan with an anti-virus program such as WiperSoft. If adware is the issue, removing it will stop the redirects. However, it’s also possible that redirects are caused by the websites you are visiting. Installing an adblocker program would help in this case as it would block both redirects and intrusive pop-ups.

What causes redirects to ikqoqe.click

Most of the time, users find themselves redirected to sites like ikqoqe.click when visiting ad-heavy websites. If you often browse sites that have adult or pirated content, you may have noticed that clicking anything on those pages will lead to redirects. Many other websites are labeled high-risk because of the types of ads they expose users to. Installing an adblocker program can help prevent these unwanted redirects and intrusive pop-ups.

However, if you experience frequent redirects even on safe sites, it’s likely that your computer has adware installed. While adware isn’t considered a serious threat, it can quickly become irritating because of its redirects and constant ads. Adware typically installs using a sneaky method known as software bundling. This means it attaches itself to free programs as an extra offer, which can automatically install unless users manually deselect it. Many users are unaware of these offers since they are hidden.

To keep your computer free of unwanted junk, pay close attention when installing free software. Always choose Advanced (Custom) settings when given the option. These settings will display all offers and give you the option to uncheck them. Some may look useful at first glance, but it’s a good idea to avoid installing them. Software bundling is a sneaky installation method, and it’s easier to uncheck a few boxes than to deal with the hassle of removing annoying infections later.

How to stop ikqoqe.click ads

Not every website should be allowed to display notifications, as you may have already realized. If you’ve granted permission to it, we highly recommend removing ikqoqe.click from the list. You can easily manage these permissions in your browser’s settings. If you need assistance, we’ve included instructions to help you below.

• For Mozilla Firefox: Open menu (the three bars top-right corner) -> Options -> Privacy & Security. Scroll down to Permissions, press on Settings next to Notifications, and remove ikqoqe.click and any other questionable website. 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 ikqoqe.click and any other questionable website. 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 ikqoqe.click and any other questionable website. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.

We strongly recommend performing a scan on your computer using WiperSoft or another anti-virus program, as there is a chance that adware may be installed. If adware is detected, it will remove the ikqoqe.click adware from your system, which should stop the redirects. If no adware is found, the redirects might be triggered by the sites you visit. To avoid the redirects, install an adblocker program.