Remove spinefreeads.top ads

spinefreeads.top is a generic scam website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. The site misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites with permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. However, instead of useful notifications, spinefreeads.top shows ads. On top of that, those ads could expose you to potentially malicious 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.

 

 

spinefreeads.top is a deceptive website designed to trick you into agreeing to what essentially are desktop advertisements. It exploits a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to display notifications on users’ desktops. This is why you’ll get a browser alert saying “spinefreeads.top wants to show notifications” when you enter the site. Given the questionable nature of this site, the ads it generates are likely even more dubious. Some of these advertisements may be intentionally made to resemble authentic system notifications, aiming to trick you into downloading malicious software. If you have granted the site permission to send you notifications, it’s important to revoke that permission as soon as possible. If you’re unsure how to do this, instructions can be found in the final part of this report.

We highly recommend running a scan of your computer using the anti-virus software WiperSoft to check for an adware infection. It’s common for adware or similar infections to cause redirects to suspicious websites. You also need to install an adblocker program.

How does adware install

If you find yourself unexpectedly redirected to a random website, take note of the site you were on when it happened. Some websites are known for being ad-heavy, and interacting with anything on them can trigger random redirects and potentially harmful ads. To reduce the chances of being redirected to unsafe sites, install an adblocker program. However, if you experience frequent random redirects even while browsing safe sites, it’s possible that you may have adware on your device.

While adware isn’t typically considered to be a serious threat, it is very annoying to deal with. It often gets installed through a method called software bundling, where it comes bundled with a free program as an extra offer and installs automatically. This sneaky tactic is commonly used by developers of unwanted programs, allowing adware and browser hijackers to slip in unnoticed.

To avoid unwanted infections when installing free programs in the future, always choose Advanced or Custom installation settings instead of Default. Advanced settings will display all additional offers, allowing you to deselect them. You simply need to uncheck the boxes. It’s important to remember that most free programs, particularly those downloaded from third-party websites, may include added offers. So, if you want to keep your computer free of junk, always pay attention when installing free programs and deselect the offers.

How to remove spinefreeads.top ads

If you suspect that adware may be causing the redirects, it’s important to scan your device with reliable anti-virus software like WiperSoft. Identifying adware can be challenging, and manual removal can be tricky, so we suggest using an anti-virus solution. Once the adware is removed, you should no longer experience the redirects. If adware isn’t found on your computer, you need to install an adblocker program to prevent these redirects entirely or at least close pop-up windows as they appear.

Below are simple steps to revoke a site’s permission to send notifications. You can also disable this feature altogether.

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