Remove iamadsglobal.com pop-up ads

iamadsglobal.com is one of thousands of websites that have nothing on them and try to trick users into allowing desktop ads. These sites misuse a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to show notifications on users’ desktops if permission is given. Thus, if you click “Allow” on the “iamadsglobal.com wants to show notifications” alert, you will authorize the site to show notifications. Because iamadsglobal.com is a deceptive website, its notifications will be ads. Not only will desktop ads be annoying, but they could also expose you to potentially dangerous content, including malware.

 

 

The “show push notifications” feature is legitimate, but permission should only be given to trusted websites. However, plenty of sites like iamadsglobal.com exploit this feature to bombard users with unwanted and potentially harmful ads. These sites have no content on them and were created solely to trick users into allowing desktop ads. When you get redirected to the site, a browser alert will pop up saying “iamadsglobal.com wants to show notifications”. If you accept, your desktop will be bombarded with ads. It’s best to avoid interacting with these notifications, as they may lead to scams or malware. If you’ve already given the site permission, you’ll need to revoke the permission, and instructions can be found below if needed.

If you find that you’re frequently redirected to random websites, scan your computer with an antivirus program like WiperSoft, as you could have picked up an adware infection. Programs such as WiperSoft automatically detect and remove adware. Additionally, consider using an adblocker to help prevent ads, pop-ups, and redirects, especially when browsing ad-heavy websites.

Why are you being redirected to questionable sites?

Redirects can occur for various reasons, with one common cause being browsing ad-heavy websites without an adblocker program. Certain types of websites, especially those offering adult or pirated content, often expose visitors to questionable advertisements and trigger redirects no matter what users click on. To block pop-ups and prevent redirects, simply use an adblocker program.

If redirects occur regularly, even on safer websites, it could indicate that your computer is infected with adware or a similar infection. While these infections typically do not cause serious damage to your system, they can significantly disrupt your browsing experience. Adware generally installs through a method known as software bundling, where it is included as an additional offer with free programs. Users unknowingly allow these offers to install alongside the main program because the offers need to be manually deselected to prevent their installation. However, because they are hidden, users often simply do not notice them.

To avoid such unwanted installations, make sure to choose Advanced or Custom installation settings when installing free programs. Default settings are recommended by installation windows, but these settings keep additional offers hidden and authorize them to install. Advanced settings, on the other hand, reveal all offers, allowing you to uncheck them. It is advisable to deselect all additional offers, as they are generally junk. Once installed, adware can be persistent and difficult to remove. It is far easier to take a few moments to uncheck unwanted offers during installation than to deal with removing unwanted junk later.

How to remove iamadsglobal.com notifications

If you’ve accidentally granted a questionable website permission to show notifications, you should revoke it as soon as possible. This is not difficult to do if you know how to navigate your browser’s settings. If you’re not sure how, just follow the instructions below. Make sure to revoke permissions from all questionable websites. You can also disable the notifications feature altogether if you wish.

• For Mozilla Firefox: Open menu (the three bars top-right corner) -> Options -> Privacy & Security. Scroll down to Permissions, press on Settings next to Notifications, and remove iamadsglobal.com and any other questionable website. 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 iamadsglobal.com and any other questionable website. 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 iamadsglobal.com and any other questionable website. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.

Redirects often happen on ad-heavy websites. To prevent these redirects and block intrusive ads, it’s a good idea to install an adblocker. Running a scan with antivirus software like WiperSoft can also help identify and remove potential threats, such as adware, from your computer.