Remove lightspeedcon.co.in ads

lightspeedcon.co.in is a deceptive website that will try to trick you into allowing desktop ads. To do this, it misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to request permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. While legitimate sites show their content in these notifications, lightspeedcon.co.in and similar sites spam ads. What’s more, those ads could expose you to potentially malicious content, including malware and scams. If you have given the site permission, you can easily revoke that permission in your browser’s settings. You can find instructions at the end of this report if you need assistance.

 

 

The sole purpose of a site like lightspeedcon.co.in is to mislead users into accepting desktop advertisements. When you get redirected to this site, a browser alert will immediately pop up saying “lightspeedcon.co.in wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, you will give the site permission to show ads on your desktop. These ad alerts will pop up on the right side of your screen. They may mimic legitimate system notifications, making it easier to trick users.

If you’ve already allowed notifications from this site, it’s best not to interact with them to avoid being redirected to potentially harmful websites that could conceal malware or promote scams. Luckily, it’s easy to revoke notification permissions through your browser settings, and we have included clear instructions at the end of this report to help you.

We recommend running a scan with an anti-malware tool like Wipersoft to check for any adware infections. Additionally, you should install an adblocker program.

Why are you redirected to sites like lightspeedcon.co.in

Redirects to sites like lightspeedcon.co.in can happen when users browse ad-heavy websites without an adblocker program installed. Many of these sites deliberately spam visitors with questionable advertisements to generate revenue. This is especially the case with sites featuring pirated or adult content. To prevent these redirects and reduce intrusive ads in general, it’s a good idea to use an adblocker program.

Another trigger for these random redirects might be an adware infection. While not classified as a serious threat, adware primarily seeks to bombard users with ads, which can quickly become annoying. Adware, along with browser hijackers and similar infections, often gets installed accidentally through a method known as software bundling. This means that adware is often bundled with free programs as optional offers. Although these offers are meant to be optional, they are set to install without the user’s explicit approval. Users need to manually uncheck these offers to prevent their installation, which can be difficult since they are often hidden in settings users rarely check. Software bundling is a controversial method, and programs that use it are commonly flagged by anti-virus programs as potential threats.

To avoid installing unwanted junk programs, always choose Advanced (Custom) settings when installing programs. Installation windows usually suggest Default settings, which automatically install all bundled offers. In contrast, Advanced settings reveal all additional offers, allowing you to uncheck any that you wish to deselect. It’s recommended to deselect all extra offers, as legitimate programs typically do not use this kind of deceptive installation method.

How to stop lightspeedcon.co.in notifications

To check for potential adware infections that could be causing redirects on your computer, run a scan with an anti-virus program like WiperSoft. Manually dealing with adware can be quite difficult, so relying on an anti-virus program is much easier. If the scan comes up clean, the redirects may be due to the websites you’re visiting. In that case, install an adblocker program.

To revoke lightspeedcon.co.in’s permission to display notifications, follow these instructions:

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