Threat Summary
| Threat Name | Androidnotif.com |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Classified As | PUP.Adware.ANDROIDNOTIF |
| Infected System | 7, 8, Vista, 8.1, XP, 10. |
| Affected Browser | Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge. |
| Risk level | Low |
| File Decryption | Possible |
| Distributive Method | Fake software updater, online gaming servers, bundling method of software etc. |
Explanation About Androidnotif.com
Androidnotif.com is newly detected malicious viral infection that belongs to the pernicious adware classification. This adware program is maintained by Big Water Applications, LLC and also promoted at getAndroidnotif.com. It is advertising supported programming application that can easily contaminates many famous Web Browser Search Engines like Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, IE, Opera, Safari etc and several Windows Operating System such as 10, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 etc. It can be classified as PUP.Adware.ANDROIDNOTIF and promoted as a reliable software that helps the user in improving the browsing experiences but actually it is PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) that displays different kinds of eye-catching promotional contents such as pop- up ads, discount coupons, exciting offers etc over the system screen of the victim. Its Domain Name is androidnotif.com and Registrar Name is 10dencehispahard, S.L. which was recently got Registered on 05-09-2018 and also got Updated on 04-11-2018. Its Registry Domain ID is 2306289676_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN and its Status is maintained as OK their Servers Name are ns-1261.awsdns-29.org, ns-1982.awsdns-55.co.uk, ns-474.awsdns-59.com, ns-800.awsdns-36.net.
Infiltration Ways Of Androidnotif.com
Androidnotif.com is a hazardous malware threat which can soundlessly invades into the compromised machine using several malicious means such as untrustworthy downloading sources, online gaming servers, email spam campaigns, suspicious pop-up ads, junked mail attachments, pornographic sites, free file hosting websites, software bundling method, audio- video ads, freeware, file sharing network, downloading torrents, contaminated external drives, untrustworthy third party software down-loader, fake software updater, pirated softwares and many more. It has been specially crafted by the con artist with the sole intension of withdrawing a lots of money from th victimized users of the compromised system for its evil purposes through PPC (Pay Per Click) scheme.
Risks Brought By Androidnotif.com
Androidnotif.com is a nasty web domain that can alter the default home page, new tab, as well as system settings and also acquires the full control over the entire web browsers. It can stops the working operation of the firewall protection mechanisms and anti-virus programs of the contaminated system. It may also diverts many other parasites like rootkits, worms, Trojans to be installed directly into the deceived machine without user authorizations.
Why Is It Necessary To Get Rid Of Androidnotif.com
It is really very essential to just get rid off this adware called Androidnotif.com by using either of the techniques like manual or automatic in order to get minimum disturbance in the deceived system.
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Learn To Remove Androidnotif.com Using Manual Methods
Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete Androidnotif.com Related Files And Folders
1. For Windows 8 or 10 Users : From the Ribbon’s View in My PC click on Options icon.
2. For Windows 7 or Vista Users : Open My Computer and tap on Organize button on the upper left corner and then to Folder and Search Options from the drop down menu.
3. Now go to the View tab and enable Show hidden files and folder options and then uncheck the Hide protected system operating files checkbox option below.
4. Finally look for any suspicious files in the hidden folders as given below and delete it.
- %AppData%\[adware_name]
- %Temp%\[adware_name]
- %LocalAppData%\[adware_name].exe
- %AllUsersProfile%random.exe
- %CommonAppData%\[adware_name]
Phase 2 : Get Rid of Androidnotif.com Related Extensions Related From Different Web Browsers
From Chrome :
1. Click on Menu icon, hover through More Tools then tap on Extensions.
2. Now click on Trash icon on the extensions tab there next to suspicious extensions to remove it.
From Internet Explorer :
1. Click on Manage add-ons option from the drop down menu on going through Gear icon.
2. Now if you find any suspicious extension in the Toolbars and Extensions panel then right click on it and Delete option to remove it.
From Mozilla Firefox :
1. Tap on Add-ons on going through Menu icon.
2. In the Extensions tab click on Disable or Remove button next to Androidnotif.com related extensions to remove them.
From Opera :
1. Press Opera menu, hover to Extensions and then select Extensions manager there.
2. Now if any browser extension looks suspicious to you then click on (X) button to remove it.
From Safari :
1. Click Preferences… on going through Settings Gear icon.
2. Now on Extensions tab click on Uninstall button to remove it.
From Microsoft Edge :
Note:–As there is no option for Extension Manager in Microsoft Edge so in order to sort out issues related with adware programs in MS Edge you can change its default homepage and search engine.
Change Default Homepage of Ms Edge –
1. Click on More(…) followed by Settings and then to Start page under Open With section.
2. Now select View advanced settings button and then in Search in the address bar with section, you can select Google or any other homepage as your preference.
Change Default Search Engine Settings of Ms Edge –
1. Select More(…) then Settings followed by View advanced settings button.
2. Under Search in the address bar with box click on <Add new>. Now you can choose from the available list of search providers or add you preferred search engine and click Add as default.
Phase 3 : Block Unwanted Pop-ups from Androidnotif.com On Different Web Browsers
1. Google Chrome : Click Menu icon → Settings → Show advanced settings… → Content Settings… under Privacy section → enable Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended) option → Done.
2. Mozilla Firefox : Tap on Menu icon → Options → Content panel → check Block pop-up windows in Pop-ups section.
3. Internet Explorer : Click Gear Settings icon → Internet Options → in Privacy tab enable Turn on Pop-up Blocker under Pop-up Blocker Section.
4. Microsoft Edge : Press More(…) option → Settings → View advanced settings → toggle on Block pop-ups.
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