Remove unlockcontent.org notifications

unlockcontent.org is a deceptive website that hosts several scams. When you get redirected to the site, you will get a browser alert saying “unlockcontent.org wants to show notifications”, as the site is misusing a legitimate browser feature to spam ads on users’ desktops. The site also offers users to download an explicit video. Engaging with the site is not recommended because you may get exposed to highly questionable or even malicious content.

 

 

unlockcontent.org hosts several scams, though currently, it offers users to download an explicit video. A browser alert will also appear, saying “unlockcontent.org wants to show notifications”. Clicking “Allow” on this notification would be a mistake as the site would be authorized to show ads directly on the desktop. unlockcontent.org is one of many websites that exploit a legitimate browser feature, which allows sites to request permission to send notifications directly to users’ desktops. Rather than providing any real value, unlockcontent.org, and similar sites spam users with advertisements. These ads may be designed to mimic legitimate notifications, aiming to deceive users into clicking on them. For example, the site may show notifications that resemble legitimate virus alerts to trick users into interacting with it and downloading questionable programs.

If unlockcontent.org currently has permission to show notifications, it’s important to revoke that permission in your browser settings. In the meantime, avoid interacting with any notifications, as they might lead to malware, scams, or other harmful content. If you need assistance with revoking this permission, detailed instructions are available at the end of this report.

What triggers redirects to sites like unlockcontent.org?

There are a few potential reasons why you might be redirected to sites like unlockcontent.org. In rare cases, the redirects could indicate an adware infection. More commonly, users encounter these redirects while browsing certain websites. Some sites are designed to bombard users with advertisements to generate revenue, triggering ads and redirects regardless of what users click on them. Websites that host pirated or adult content are particularly guilty of this, and clicking on anything will trigger a redirect. Fortunately, most decent adblocker programs can easily block these redirects.

Repeated redirects may also suggest an underlying adware issue. Infections like adware and browser hijackers are often unintentionally installed through a method known as software bundling. This happens when users download popular free programs, which often come with bundled adware and hijackers. The infections are essentially added to free programs as extra offers. These offers are set to install automatically alongside the program, even though they are technically optional.

While these offers are optional, users must manually uncheck them to prevent installation. Unfortunately, the offers are hidden in settings that users don’t often use. This is why software bundling is a rather controversial method of installation.

If you pay attention when installing free programs, you should be able to easily prevent these unwanted installations. Opt for Advanced (Custom) settings instead of Default (Basic) when installing free programs. Although the installation window will suggest using Default settings, these conceal all bundled offers, allowing them to be installed without your explicit consent.

Using Advanced or Custom settings will reveal these offers and enable you to uncheck any you don’t want to use. Do not allow any offers to install. While some offers might initially seem useful, it’s recommended to block their installations. Legitimate programs do not use software bundling, and those that do are often flagged as potential threats by anti-virus programs. Allowing such installations will eventually clutter your computer with unwanted programs that may be troublesome to remove once fully installed.

Remove unlockcontent.org notifications

We strongly recommend you run a scan of your computer with an anti-virus program to check for any adware infections. Adware, while not malicious, can be very persistent and somewhat difficult to get rid of manually. Using an anti-virus program is much more convenient. Additionally, you should consider installing an adblocker program to prevent unwanted redirects and ads from appearing.

If you’ve allowed unlockcontent.org to send you notifications, you can easily revoke this permission in your browser settings. If you need assistance with this, follow the instructions below. Review the list of sites that are permitted to send notifications and remove unlockcontent.org along with any other unfamiliar sites. If you don’t plan to use this feature at all, you can also disable notification requests.

If you have given the site permission to show notifications, here’s how to revoke it:

• Mozilla Firefox: Open the menu (the three bars at the top-right corner), click Options, then Privacy & Security. Scroll down to Permissions, press Settings next to Notifications, and remove unlockcontent.org and any other questionable websites from the list. It’s possible to permanently turn off push notification requests by checking the “Block new requests asking to allow notifications” box in the same Notifications settings.
• Google Chrome: Open the menu (the three dots top-right corner), then Settings, then Privacy and security, then Site Settings. Click on Notifications under Permissions, and remove unlockcontent.org and any other questionable websites from the list. It’s possible to permanently turn off push notification requests by toggling off “Sites can ask to send notifications”.
• Microsoft Edge: Open the menu (the three dots top-right corner), then Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Notifications. Review which sites have permission and remove unlockcontent.org and any other questionable websites from the list. It’s possible to permanently turn off push notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.