Remove mudgentop.co.in notification ads

mudgentop.co.in is a fraudulent website designed to deceive users into permitting desktop advertisements. The site contains nothing but a prompt requesting users to allow notifications. It exploits a legitimate browser feature and prompts the browser to show an alert saying “mudgentop.co.in wants to show notifications”. If users click “Allow”, advertisements will start being shown on their desktops. These ads could expose them to harmful content, including malware and various scams. Fortunately, revoking a site’s permission to display notifications is very easy, and detailed instructions will be included at the end of this report.

 

 

When redirected to the website, you will only see an image and a prompt to click “Allow” to verify you are not a robot. Your browser will also display an alert saying “mudgentop.co.in wants to show notifications”. Keep in mind that the site is misusing a legitimate feature, so by clicking “Allow”, you will grant the site permission to display desktop ads. While legitimate websites may use this feature to show newly posted content, websites such as mudgentop.co.in primarily deliver intrusive advertisements with no value. What’s more, these ads are not only highly disruptive but also pose a significant threat to your device. The biggest issue is that they can imitate legitimate system notifications, tricking users into engaging with malicious or scam content. For example, users may encounter fake virus alerts designed to persuade them to download suspicious anti-malware programs or even malware.

Although occasional redirects are typically not a major concern, frequent redirects might indicate the presence of adware on your device. As a precaution, it is recommended to scan your computer using WiperSoft antivirus software. If you have permitted mudgentop.co.in to show notifications, you also need to revoke this permission immediately. Instructions are included at the end of this report.

What triggers redirects to sites like mudgentop.co.in?

Redirects to websites like mudgentop.co.in are usually triggered by two things. One common cause is adware on your device, which usually means the redirects are very frequent. More typically, these redirects happen when visiting ad-heavy websites without an ad blocker. Certain sites, especially ones with adult or pirated content, tend to spam users with ads and redirects to generate revenue. A reliable ad blocker can effectively prevent such issues.

If adware is causing the redirects, they will likely happen consistently. Adware and browser hijackers are often installed unintentionally through software bundling. The method involves bundling adware with free programs as optional offers that are set to install automatically unless manually deselected. These offers are hidden in specific installation settings, making them easy to miss. For this reason, software bundling is considered a controversial method of installation.

To avoid unwanted programs, you need to choose the correct settings when installing freeware. Default settings allow all bundled offers to install without your explicit permission. Instead, choose Advanced (Custom) settings to review and decline additional offers. Legitimate programs do not use software bundling, so it’s best to deselect all such offers, even if they seem useful initially. We should also mention that programs using the bundling method are often flagged as potential threats by antivirus software.

How to stop mudgentop.co.in notifications?

To effectively detect and eliminate adware from your computer, it is advisable to use WiperSoft, a reliable and efficient tool designed to combat such threats. Additionally, consider installing an adblocker if you have not done so already, as this can help prevent future advertisements and redirects.

If you have granted mudgentop.co.in permission to show notifications on the desktop, you need to revoke this permission sooner rather than later. Detailed instructions on how to do this are provided at the end of the report. Alternatively, you may choose to disable notifications entirely.

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