Remove news-xfegafi.com pop-up notifications

news-xfegafi.com is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. Upon entering the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “news-xfegafi.com wants to show notifications”. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to request permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. Because news-xfegafi.com is a questionable site, its notifications will be ads. It’s worth mentioning that some of those ads could expose you to potentially dangerous content.

 

 

Websites can request permission from users to show notifications on desktops using a legitimate browser feature. Users must click “Allow” when prompted for a site to be able to show the notifications. These notifications will appear on the right side of the desktop screen. If your experience with notifications has primarily been limited to ads, you might not even think the feature could be legitimate. However, permitting a news site, for example, to send notifications can help you stay informed about important news updates without needing to check the website constantly. You can simply click on the notification to be taken directly to the news article.

However, while the feature can be useful, it’s no surprise that it’s often misused by dubious sites like news-xfegafi.com. There is no real reason to allow notifications from sites like news-xfegafi.com, as doing so will lead to a lot of ads on your desktop. What’s more, these ads can be more than just an annoyance; they can expose you to certain risks. Some ads may be designed to mimic legitimate system notifications, making it easy for users to confuse the two. This could result in users inadvertently downloading malicious software without realizing it.

If you have already clicked “Allow” when prompted by news-xfegafi.com, revoking the permission is not difficult via your browser’s settings. If you’re having trouble navigating your browser’s settings, you can find instructions at the end of the report. It’s also a good idea to figure out why you’re being redirected to news-xfegafi.com in the first place. If the trigger is adware, it will need to be removed to stop those redirects. You also need to install an adblocker program.

Adware installation methods

Many users are often unaware that adware may be installed on their computers. Adware typically installs through a method known as software bundling, a deceptive method that allows unwanted programs, like adware and browser hijackers, to be bundled with popular free programs. They are attached as optional offers and are set to install automatically alongside the free program unless the user manually opts out. This is problematic because these offers are hidden, making it difficult for users to uncheck them. But if you pay attention when installing free programs, you can easily avoid these unwanted offers.

To prevent unwanted installations, always select Advanced (Custom) installation settings when installing free programs. These settings will allow you to view all additional offers and uncheck them. Make sure to uncheck all offers as legitimate programs do not use this installation method.

If your computer is free of adware yet you still experience redirects to sites like news-xfegafi.com, those redirects may be triggered by the websites you visit. Many high-risk websites feature questionable ads and simply clicking on anything on such sites can lead to unwanted redirects. But installing an adblocker can be very effective in these situations, as it either closes redirect windows immediately or prevents them from appearing in the first place.

How to remove news-xfegafi.com pop-up ads

To stop redirects from news-xfegafi.com, you need to determine if they are a result of an infection, such as adware. We suggest using an anti-virus program like WiperSoft to scan your computer. If no threats are found, it likely means the redirects stem from the websites you visit. Installing an adblocker program can help prevent these redirects or at least close the windows quickly when they appear.

Additionally, if news-xfegafi.com has been granted permission to send you notifications, here’s how you can revoke it:

• 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 news-xfegafi.com 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 news-xfegafi.com 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 news-xfegafi.com and any other questionable website. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.