Remove xefkqo.info notifications

xefkqo.info is one of thousands of scam websites that misuse a legitimate browser feature to spam ads on users’ desktops. The feature allows sites to request permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. However, instead of showing useful or interesting content, xefkqo.info and sites like it use the feature to spam ads on users’ desktops. This is problematic for several reasons. The ads could expose you to potentially dangerous content, including scams and malware.

 

 

Scam sites like xefkqo.info should never be given permission to show notifications. This site does not have any content on it, besides a prompt to allow notifications. As soon as you enter the site, your browser will show an alert saying “xefkqo.info wants to show notifications”. If you grant the site permission, you’ll start seeing ads on your desktop. Not only will these ads be annoying, but they may also expose you to potentially dangerous content. There’s a risk that you could be misled into downloading malicious software disguised as something helpful or fall victim to scams. If you have already granted permission, remove xefkqo.info from the list of sites that have this permission. We’ve included instructions at the end of this report to help you with that.

To find out what exactly is redirecting you, we recommend scanning your computer with an anti-virus program like WiperSoft. If adware is detected, removing it will stop the redirects. If no adware is detected, install an adblocker program to prevent pop-ups and future redirects.

Reasons why you are redirected to sites like xefkqo.info

There are a few reasons why you might find yourself being redirected to dubious websites like xefkqo.info. One possibility is that your computer may have adware installed. However, it’s more likely that you’ve visited high-risk sites that generate random pop-ups and redirects. If this is the case, using an adblocker will be very useful.

Less commonly, adware might be responsible for the redirects. While adware is generally considered a mild infection, it aims to bombard users with as many ads as possible. Typically, adware, browser hijackers, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) come bundled with popular free programs as extra offers. These offers can be installed automatically unless you manually deselect them. Users often don’t notice these optional offers, leading to unintentional installations.

Pay attention when installing free programs and choose Advanced (or Custom) settings instead of Default when given the option. Default settings hide additional offers, while Advanced settings will make all of them visible, allowing you to deselect those you don’t want. It’s recommended to deselect all offers, even if they seem beneficial at first glance.

How to remove xefkqo.info ads

Random redirects to xefkqo.info are triggered either by adware or the sites you visit. The best way to identify the cause of the problem is to scan your computer using anti-virus software like WiperSoft. If adware is found, removing it will stop the redirects. Whether adware is detected or not, install an adblocker program to prevent these redirects and ads while browsing ad-heavy sites.

Additionally, if you’ve allowed the site to show notifications, you need to revoke that permission as soon as possible. You can do this through your browser’s settings by following some simple steps. Make sure to delete xefkqo.info from the permission list along with any other websites that seem suspicious.

• 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 xefkqo.info 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 xefkqo.info 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 xefkqo.info and any other questionable website. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.