Remove grattederia.com pop-up notifications

grattederia.com is a deceptive website created solely to trick users into enabling desktop ads. If you get redirected to this site, a browser alert will pop up saying “grattederia.com wants to show notifications”. Clicking “Allow” gives the site permission to display ads on your desktop, some of which could be harmful and expose you to malware or scams. Fortunately, if you’ve already granted permission, you can easily revoke it in your browser’s settings. Instructions will be provided at the end of this report.

 

 

grattederia.com is a bare website that only shows an image and a message prompting users to click “Allow” to verify they are not a robot. Entering the site triggers a browser alert asking for permission to show notifications. By agreeing, users enable the site to display ads on their desktops. The biggest issue with this is that these ads may resemble legitimate system alerts, potentially misleading users into clicking on them. It’s best to avoid interacting with such notifications, as they could lead to malicious websites promoting scams or malware.

While the “show notifications” feature is often misused by sites like grattederia.com, it does have its uses. Legitimate and safe sites can use it to provide helpful content updates. Users can grant notification permissions for convenience and revoke them anytime if the notifications become unnecessary or excessive.

To check for adware infections, use WiperSoft anti-virus software, as redirects may indicate an infection. Additionally, installing an ad blocker can effectively prevent intrusive ads, especially if you frequent ad-heavy, high-risk websites.

Adware may trigger redirects to sites like grattederia.com

Users are often redirected to sites like grattederia.com when visiting ad-heavy websites without an ad blocker. Many websites are specifically designed to bombard users with advertisements to generate revenue. Sites with pirated or adult content are particularly notorious for doing that. However, most ad blockers are effective in preventing both ads and redirects.

Redirects can also be triggered by adware, browser hijackers, or other malicious software, which are often introduced to devices through a method known as software bundling. The way this method works is said infections come bundled with free programs as additional offers. While technically optional, these offers require manual deselection, which is made difficult by the fact that they are concealed in settings that most users do not check. Programs attempting to install through bundling are frequently flagged as potential threats by antivirus tools, as this method is highly controversial.

To prevent the installation of unwanted programs, you need to select Advanced settings when installing free programs. Although Default settings are typically recommended by installation windows, these settings allow all offers to install alongside. By choosing Advanced settings, you can review and deselect any added offers. It is strongly recommended to decline all such offers, even if they seem beneficial, as they are often unnecessary or even harmful programs.

How to stop grattederia.com redirects

Try using the WiperSoft antivirus program to scan your computer, as the redirects could be caused by an adware infection. Such infections can be stubborn, and antivirus programs are often the best way to handle them. Additionally, an ad blocker can help prevent redirects and unwanted ads if they aren’t caused by adware.

You can remove a website’s permission to show notifications through your browser settings. Instructions are provided below if you need help. Along with removing grattederia.com, be sure to delete any other unfamiliar sites. If you don’t want to receive notifications anymore, you can also disable that feature 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 grattederia.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 grattederia.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 grattederia.com and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.