What is Fresh-info.news?
Fresh-info.news is a threat that can be encountered by both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox users. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com believe the application fits into the adware category best since its main feature appears to be displaying unreliable advertisements from the third party. Apparently, the ads might promote fake lotteries, adult content, potentially unwanted programs, more adware, or other threats, and so on. Therefore, our advice to users who come across Fresh-info.news would be to get rid of it as fast as possible. Further, in this report, we will explain more about this application, including its removal process and potential distribution channels. Moreover, we understand some users may need detailed instructions, and so our researchers have prepared a deletion guide available at the end of this article. It will explain how to stop the adware from showing unwanted advertisements manually.
Where does Fresh-info.news come from?
It was noticed Fresh-info.news could be distributed via pop-up advertisements. We believe users could come across such content on potentially malicious web pages, torrent, and other unreliable P2P file sharing networks, etc. One way or another, its appearance shows you do not put enough effort to keep your system clean and secure. If you want to change this, we would recommend staying away from questionable web pages and most importantly make sure you do not interact with suspicious pop-ups, sponsored links, banners, and so on. In some cases, browsers can warn users about untrustworthy Internet content, although keep it in mind it is more likely to happen if your browser is up to date. Plus, if the system is not yet protected by a legitimate antimalware tool, we would recommend acquiring one. It can also warn you about various threats or even stop them from entering the system.
How does Fresh-info.news work?
The first time you get redirected to Fresh-info.news you should be asked to permit to show notifications from this site. Provided the user agrees to see them the adware should start showing ads while he searches the Internet. The advertisements may appear in various forms, and they might promote gambling sites, web pages containing adult material, and so on. Usually, such sites are considered to be malicious as while surfing them the user may accidentally reveal his sensitive data to unreliable third parties or unknowingly download malware. Besides, the described websites users could also notice pop-ups promoting fake lotteries or surveys, sites containing other adware, browser hijackers, potentially unwanted programs or even malicious programs like Trojans, ransomware, etc. All in all, it seems Fresh-info.news might introduce you to potentially dangerous content, and it does not provide any useful and trustworthy features, we would advise not to leave it unattended and erase it at once.
How to remove Fresh-info.news?
Luckily, the adware does not settle in by dropping data on the computer. You can see its presence only from ads its could display or on the list of applications that you allow to show notifications. This list can be found or edited via the browser’s settings and the instructions available below will explain how to access them and erase Fresh-info.news from Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Users who prefer automatic features could install a legitimate antimalware tool instead and perform a system scan.
Eliminate Fresh-info.news
Google Chrome
- Go to your browser.
- Click on “Customize and Control Google Chrome” (menu button).
- Slide below and choose Advanced.
- Select Content Settings and pick Notifications.
- Look for Fresh-info.news and click on “More Actions” (icon from 3 dots).
- Choose Remove and exit the Settings tab.
- Close your browser.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- Tap the Menu button (icon from 3 horizontal lines).
- Navigate to Options and pick Privacy & Security.
- Choose Permissions and select Notifications; press the Settings button next to it.
- Pick Fresh-info.news and tap the Remove Website button.
- Click Save Changes.
- Exit the settings tap and close the browser.
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