Remove guartian.co.in pop-up notifications

guartian.co.in is a deceptive website that will try to trick you into allowing desktop ads if you get redirected to it. Immediately upon loading, the site shows an alert saying “guartian.co.in wants to show notifications”. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature, so if you click “Allow”, you will authorize it to show ads on your desktop. Legitimate sites may show useful and interesting content in their notifications, but sites like guartian.co.in show spam ads. Fortunately, even if you have given the site permission, you can easily revoke it. You can find instructions at the end of the report if you need assistance.

 

 

If you get redirected to the site, you will see a robot check saying you need to confirm you are not a robot. The site doesn’t actually have any content on it. A browser alert will appear saying “guartian.co.in wants to show notifications”. If you choose to click “Allow”, the site will gain permission to display ads on your desktop. These ads will appear as notifications, some of which may resemble legitimate security alerts. This is particularly concerning as these ads could mislead users and potentially trick them into engaging with malicious or scam content.

While the “show notifications” feature is a legitimate browser feature, it is often exploited by dubious websites like guartian.co.in to spam users with intrusive ads. That said, this feature can also be useful. For example, granting notification permissions to a trusted website, such as a news site, can provide convenient access to updates and new content. Moreover, you can easily revoke the permissions through your browser settings if needed.

Frequent random redirects could indicate an adware infection, so we recommend using an antivirus program like WiperSoft to scan your computer. If you have already allowed notifications from this site, revoke that permission immediately. Detailed instructions on how to do so are provided at the end.

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

Redirects to sites like guartian.co.in can be triggered by adware and/or by high-risk websites. Websites that have adult or pirated content are particularly notorious for bombarding visitors with excessive ads and redirects. This issue is easily solvable by using an adblocker program.

Adware could also trigger redirects. Users often unknowingly install adware and browser hijackers through a method known as software bundling. This method involves additional offers, usually adware and browser hijackers, being bundled with popular free programs. These offers are installed automatically unless users explicitly deselect them. Unfortunately, the offers are typically hidden in settings users rarely use, making them difficult to even notice.

To avoid unwanted installations, choose the correct settings when installing free programs. Installation windows recommend using Default settings, but doing so will automatically install all bundled offers. Instead, select Advanced (Custom) settings to review all offers and have the option to deselect any you do not wish to install. Reputable programs do not use software bundling, so declining all additional offers is recommended, even if they initially appear useful. Furthermore, programs that use the bundling methods are generally flagged as potential threats by antivirus programs.

How to stop guartian.co.in notifications?

Use the WiperSoft antivirus program to scan your computer for any adware infections, as this type of software is highly effective in removing adware. Additionally, if you don’t already have it, use an adblocker program to help prevent future ads and redirects, especially if you frequent ad-heavy websites.

If you have granted guartian.co.in permission to show notifications, it is necessary to revoke that permission through your browser settings. Instructions can be found below if you need help with navigating these settings. Alternatively, you may choose to disable the notifications 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 guartian.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 guartian.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 guartian.co.in and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.