Remove news-cufohe.cc pop-up ads

news-cufohe.cc is a misleading website designed to trick users into enabling desktop ads. Its primary goal is to deceive users, and it does it by exploiting a legitimate browser feature that lets sites request permission to show notifications on desktops. While these notifications typically share a site’s new content, news-cufohe.cc uses them to display questionable ads. These ads can expose users to risky content like scams and malware. If you’ve accidentally allowed notifications from news-cufohe.cc, it’s important to revoke this permission immediately through your browser’s settings.

 

 

Similar to many websites that exploit the “show notifications” feature, news-cufohe.cc has no legitimate content aside from a prompt instructing users to click “Allow” to verify they are not robots. When you get redirected to the site, a browser alert immediately appears saying “news-cufohe.cc wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, you will authorize the site to show desktop advertisements, which will quickly become intrusive and disruptive. The biggest issue with these advertisements is that they may mimic legitimate system notifications to deceive users into interacting with them. A common tactic includes showing fake virus alerts designed to closely resemble legitimate antivirus notifications. Interacting with these fraudulent alerts can lead to redirects to untrustworthy websites that may harbor malware or promote scams.

If you have already granted news-cufohe.cc permission to display notifications, this permission is easily revocable via your browser’s settings. Detailed instructions for this are included at the end of this report in case you need assistance.

Random redirects may indicate the presence of adware on your system, so we strongly recommend you do a system scan using the WiperSoft antivirus program. Additionally, installing an adblocker is strongly recommended, whether adware is detected or not.

What triggers redirects to sites like news-cufohe.cc?

If you tend to browse ad-heavy websites without an adblocker, being redirected should not be unexpected. Such sites commonly spam users with ads to generate revenue, with platforms hosting adult or pirated content being especially notorious for this behavior. But installing an adblocker is a highly effective method to block intrusive ads and prevent unwanted redirects. So if random redirects are an issue for you, install an adblocker if you haven’t already done so.

Adware could also trigger redirects to websites like news-cufohe.cc. Adware and browser hijackers typically get into systems through a method known as software bundling, where unwanted junk is included as optional offers alongside popular free programs. While these offers are technically optional, users must manually opt out to stop them from installing. Unfortunately, these offers are often hidden in settings that users rarely check, leading many to inadvertently install them. Because of this, antivirus programs may flag programs using this installation method as potentially harmful.

To prevent unnecessary clutter on your system, it is important to select the correct settings when installing free software. Installation windows generally recommend Default settings, which automatically install all bundled offers without explicit user consent. Advanced settings provide users the opportunity to review each offer and deselect those they do not wish to install. It is advisable to uncheck all offers, even if they initially appear useful.

How to remove news-cufohe.cc notifications

Random redirects may suggest an adware infection, making it a good idea to scan your computer with WiperSoft antivirus software. Additionally, it is recommended to install an adblocker, if you don’t already have one, as it will significantly reduce ads and redirects on ad-heavy websites.

If you have allowed notification permission for a questionable website, you can revoke this permission via your browser settings. Detailed instructions are provided below. You may choose to disable the notification request feature entirely to avoid such prompts in the future.

• 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 news-cufohe.cc 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 news-cufohe.cc 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 news-cufohe.cc and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.