Stop splassophus.com notifications

splassophus.com is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing ads on their desktops. If you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “splassophus.com wants to show notifications”. Clicking “Allow” will result in the site being authorized to spam ads directly on the desktop.

 

 

Several factors may lead to redirects to questionable sites like splassophus.com. The website itself does not host any actual content; instead, it displays a fake video player accompanied by a message urging visitors to click “Allow” in order to confirm that they are not automated bots. This message is referring to the browser alert that will pop up upon visiting the site. The alert will indicate that “splassophus.com wants to show notifications”, but granting permission by clicking “Allow” will result in the site bombarding the user with spam advertisements. These ads will be displayed in a manner similar to legitimate system notifications, which can potentially confuse users and entice them into interacting with what essentially are ads. It is strongly advised not to interact with these notifications, as doing so could potentially expose the user to malware and various scams.

While the “show notifications” feature is legitimate, it is unfortunately often exploited by dubious sites such as splassophus.com. If you want to conveniently see a site’s content on your desktop, you can grant permission for it to display notifications, provided that the site is trustworthy. For example, if you want to receive important news updates on your desktop, you can authorize a reputable news site to show notifications. Should you no longer wish to receive these notifications, you can easily revoke the permission in your browser’s settings.

Furthermore, as redirects can be triggered by an adware infection, it is strongly recommended to do a thorough computer scan using the WiperSoft antivirus program. Adware can be particularly challenging to eliminate manually, so using an anti-virus program is much easier. If you have previously given splassophus.com permission to display notifications, it is imperative to revoke it. In the event that you have trouble navigating your browser’s settings, detailed instructions are provided at the end of this report.

What triggers redirects to sites like splassophus.com?

Random redirects can happen for two main reasons. They can be caused by adware infections, but more commonly, they occur when users visit questionable websites without an adblocker program. Some websites bombard users with numerous ads, especially those hosting pornographic or pirated content, in order to generate revenue. Clicking on anything on these sites can trigger a redirect. Fortunately, a good adblocker program can effectively block both redirects and regular ads.

If the redirects are due to adware, users may notice an increase in regular ads as well. While adware infections are relatively minor, they can quickly become frustrating. Adware, browser hijackers, and similar infections are often distributed through what’s known as software bundling. Said infections are included as optional offers with popular free programs. These offers are typically hidden in settings that users don’t normally use, leading many users to not notice them. When users do not notice them, the offers are permitted to install. This controversial installation method makes it challenging for users to prevent unwanted installations.

To avoid unwanted installations, users should opt for Advanced (Custom) settings when installing programs. The installation window always recommends using Default settings but these settings conceal the offers and authorize their installations. However, Advanced settings will make all offers visible and allow users to deselect them. Legitimate programs do not typically use software bundling because it’s a questionable installation method. Thus, it is advisable to always deselect all offers, even if they seem useful at first. Anti-virus programs often identify programs that use software bundling as potential threats.

How to stop splassophus.com notifications?

It’s strongly recommended that you scan your computer with an anti-virus program WiperSoft to check for an adware infection in case that is what triggers the redirects. Adware can be tricky to remove manually so using an anti-virus program is much easier. A good adblocker program is also necessary if you want to block redirects and ads while browsing, particularly high-risk websites.

If you have given splassophus.com permission to show you notifications, you can easily revoke it in your browser’s settings. If you need help with navigating your browser’s settings, use the instructions below.

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