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Sync.contextualadv.com Browser Notification Spam

June 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Browser Notification Spam
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Sync.contextualadv.com exploits browser push notification systems to deliver intrusive spam advertisements, classified as Notification Spam and Browser Hijacking.

The platform manipulates users into enabling push notifications through deceptive verification prompts such as "If you are 18+ Click The Allow Button", "Click `Allow` to play the video" or "Click Allow To Verify That You Are Not A Robot".

Enabling notifications grants Sync.contextualadv.com permission to deliver persistent spam advertisements directly to devices, bypassing browser security controls.

Once activated, Sync.contextualadv.com delivers continuous spam advertisements even when browsers are closed, promoting:

  • Adult and dating content
  • Freemium applications
  • Software update scams
  • Fraudulent supplements
  • Other suspicious products and services

By manipulating push notification permissions, Sync.contextualadv.com bypasses traditional ad-blocking mechanisms and delivers system-wide intrusive advertisements that may contain malicious content or social engineering attacks.

What is Sync.contextualadv.com?

Is sync.contextualadv.com safe? Unfortunately, not likely. Gridinsoft Anti-malware block the sync.contextualadv.com because it was clasified as browser notification spam. This domain was registered 5 years ago through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and owner is unknown. The contact email for complaint is [email protected] or by phone at 480-624-2505.

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for sync.contextualadv.com suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

Security Risk Detected

Browser Notification Spam
5 / 100
Trust Score
June 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Security Advisory: This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.

Domain Information

Domain Age
1873 days
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD
Subdomain Sync

Technical Details

IP Address 204.62.12.186
Hosting Provider
AS46636 NatCoWeb Corp.
New York City, US
Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

sync.contextualadv.com

If the problem continues, contact the site owner.

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Established Domain
Browser notification spam platforms exploit push notification systems to deliver intrusive advertisements and potentially malicious content, bypassing traditional ad-blocking mechanisms through deceptive permission requests.

How to block Sync.contextualadv.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block sync.contextualadv.com domain without requiring further user intervention.

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "sync.contextualadv.com" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
  2. Click the Tools tab;
  3. Click the Ignore List;
  4. Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
  5. Enter "sync.contextualadv.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Sync.contextualadv.com

General

Domain Name CONTEXTUALADV.COM
Registry Domain ID 2518597010_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.godaddy.com
Registrar URL http://www.godaddy.com
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID 146
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone 480-624-2505
Domain Status clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2025-04-26T10:19:18Z
Creation Date 2020-04-25T10:02:24Z
Registry Expiry Date 2026-04-25T10:02:24Z

Name Servers

Name Server NS74.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form https://www.icann.org/wicf/
   Domain Name: CONTEXTUALADV.COM
   Registry Domain ID: 2518597010_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
   Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.godaddy.com
   Registrar URL: http://www.godaddy.com
   Updated Date: 2025-04-26T10:19:18Z
   Creation Date: 2020-04-25T10:02:24Z
   Registry Expiry Date: 2026-04-25T10:02:24Z
   Registrar: GoDaddy.com, LLC
   Registrar IANA ID: 146
   Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
   Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: 480-624-2505
   Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
   Domain Status: clientRenewProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
   Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
   Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
   Name Server: NS73.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
   Name Server: NS74.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
   DNSSEC: unsigned
   URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/

Are You the Owner of Sync.contextualadv.com?

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