Remove interlik.co.in pop-up ads

interlik.co.in is a generic scam website that will try to trick you into allowing desktop ads. To do this, it misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to request permission from users to show notifications on their desktops. Notifications are essentially a means to inform users that a site has new content that users may be interested in. Clicking on the notification takes users directly to the content. However, if sites like interlik.co.in get permission, they simply spam ads, potentially dangerous ones at that. Thus, if you have clicked “Allow” on the “interlik.co.in wants to show notifications” alert, do not interact with any of the notifications and revoke the permission as soon as possible. You can find instructions at the end of this report if you need assistance.

 

 

Numerous websites, including interlik.co.in, are created with the sole intention of misleading users into consenting to receive advertisements on their desktops. These sites often present themselves as reliable resources, claiming to offer news about sports or entertainment. In reality, they are empty and merely display a message encouraging users to click “Allow” to prove that they are not robots. They take advantage of a legitimate browser feature that requests permission for desktop notifications. While many websites use this feature for legitimate reasons, sites like interlik.co.in misuse it to spam users with unwanted ads.

The notifications generated by these sites will appear directly on your desktop and can be confusing, as they may resemble genuine system alerts. Thus, granting permission for notifications to sites like interlik.co.in can lead to users inadvertently clicking on unsafe links. For instance, you may receive notifications prompting you to download an update or install an anti-virus program, but these downloads could actually carry malware.

Users are often redirected to sites like interlik.co.in from other, ad-heavy websites. These redirects may also happen due to adware infections on a device. Use WiperSoft to scan for infections, install an ad blocker, and if you have mistakenly allowed the site to show notifications, be sure to revoke that permission. You can find instructions for how to revoke permissions at the end of this report.

What triggers redirects to sites like interlik.co.in

Redirects to random sites like interlik.co.in can be a result of adware. If you notice frequent redirects while browsing safe sites, it could indicate an adware infection on your computer. Alternatively, it might be that you’re accessing ad-heavy websites without an ad blocker. If these redirects happen only on certain sites, especially those with adult or pirated content, it’s likely that those sites are the trigger for the redirects. To prevent these redirects, installing an ad blocker could help by blocking ads and pop-ups as they appear.

However, if you are being redirected regardless of the sites you visit, adware may be present on your system. Adware and browser hijackers often use software bundling to sneak into users’ computers, as the method enables them to install without explicit consent. They typically come bundled with popular free programs as optional offers that are set to install automatically.

Many users are unaware of these bundled offers since they are often hidden. To avoid them, select Advanced (Custom) settings when installing free programs. A common error is choosing Default settings, which hide additional offers and allow them to install automatically. By opting for Advanced settings, you can review all offers and uncheck anything you don’t wish to install.

How to remove interlik.co.in pop-up ads

If you are being redirected to websites like interlik.co.in, it is typically due to either adware or a specific site you visited. If a particular site is causing them, installing an ad blocker should fix the issue. However, if adware is responsible for these random redirects, you’ll need to remove it, preferably using anti-virus software. Additionally, if you’ve authorized the site to send notifications, be sure to revoke that permission. Below, you’ll find instructions to navigate your browser’s settings if you are unsure of how to proceed.

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