Remove “Your Norton Subscription Is Out Of Date” pop-up alert
The “Your Norton Subscription Is Out Of Date” pop-up is a fake virus alert that falsely informs you about your Norton subscription expiring. Regardless of whether you use Norton anti-virus and have a subscription, this pop-up is fake. The site hosting this scam also tries to trick you into allowing ads on your desktop, which is why you will get a browser alert saying “avawhite.fun wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, the site will be able to show ads on your desktop.
Fake pop-ups that falsely claim a user’s computer is infected with a virus are incredibly common. Users often encounter these scams when visiting high-risk websites or due to adware infections. These deceptive virus alerts are designed to trick users into either calling fraudulent tech support numbers or downloading suspicious software. In some cases, malicious actors try to take advantage of anti-virus programs’ affiliate programs by tricking users into purchasing legitimate subscriptions via their links.
When redirected to a site displaying this fake alert (e.g. avawhite.fun) multiple pop-ups will appear on the screen. These fake alerts display a supposed scan for virus infections, claiming to have found several serious malware infections. One of the pop-ups will specifically state “Your Norton Subscription Is Out Of Date,” insisting that users must renew their subscription to remove the detected viruses.
It’s important to stress that virus alerts appearing in browsers are never legitimate. Browsers lack the capability to detect malware infections, so users should rely solely on their anti-virus software for accurate information regarding the presence of malware.
What triggers redirects to “Your Norton Subscription Is Out Of Date” pop-up alert?
Users might find themselves redirected to scam sites for several reasons. In most cases, this happens when users browse high-risk and ad-heavy websites without an adblocker program installed. Certain types of sites, particularly those featuring pirated or adult content, tend to generate aggressive ads and redirects for revenue. This generally results in redirects. An easy solution to this problem is to install an adblocker program.
If users experience frequent redirects, it is likely due to adware being installed on their devices. Adware usually comes bundled with free software, where these additional offers are often included and set to install without requiring explicit user consent. While users may technically have the option to decline these offers, they can often be challenging to notice, as they are hidden in settings that users rarely check.
To avoid unwanted installations, users simply need to pay attention when installing free programs. It is recommended to choose Advanced (Custom) settings instead of the Default settings when prompted. The Default settings usually lead to the automatic installation of all bundled offers, while Advanced settings will clearly display these offers, allowing users to uncheck any they do not wish to install.
It’s always best to uncheck all additional offers during installation. Legitimate programs typically do not use bundling as a method for installation since it is considered to be controversial. Furthermore, many anti-virus programs may flag bundled software as potential threats.
Remove “Your Norton Subscription Is Out Of Date” pop-up alert
To remove “Your Norton Subscription Is Out Of Date” pop-up alert from your screen, you just need to close the window. If you cannot do that, force close the browser. We also strongly suggest running a scan on your computer with an anti-virus program, like WiperSoft, to check for possible adware infections. If adware is causing the redirects you’re experiencing, using anti-virus software is the most effective solution to remove it. Additionally, consider using an adblocker program.
If you’ve allowed avawhite.fun or any other unfamiliar website to send you notifications, you can easily revoke that permission through your browser settings. Below, you’ll find step-by-step instructions to help you navigate these settings. If you prefer to avoid notification requests altogether in the future, you can also choose to 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 avawhite.fun 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 avawhite.fun 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 avawhite.fun and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.
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