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Updates-macos.com Browser Notification Spam

April 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Updates-macos.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 Updates-macos.com permission to deliver persistent spam advertisements directly to devices, bypassing browser security controls.

Once activated, Updates-macos.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, Updates-macos.com bypasses traditional ad-blocking mechanisms and delivers system-wide intrusive advertisements that may contain malicious content or social engineering attacks.

What is Updates-macos.com?

Is updates-macos.com safe? Unfortunately, not likely. Gridinsoft Anti-malware block the updates-macos.com because it was clasified as browser notification spam. This domain was registered 1 year ago through the company NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED and had the owner REDACTED FOR PRIVACY. The contact email for complaint is [email protected] or by phone at +853.2354112.

Automated analysis was unable to retrieve website content from updates-macos.com. This restriction may result from server downtime, anti-bot protection mechanisms, geographic access controls, or deliberate content obfuscation. Such access limitations warrant additional scrutiny, particularly for newly registered or unfamiliar domains.

Domain registration extends beyond one year, demonstrating the operator's commitment to sustained operations. Extended registration periods for updates-macos.com indicate planning for long-term presence and operational continuity.

Security Risk Detected

Browser Notification Spam
15 / 100
Trust Score
April 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM

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

This security assessment is based on automated analysis and community feedback. The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

Domain Information

Domain Age
512 days
Registrant
REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Privacy Protected
Registrar NICENIC INTERNATI...
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 52.15.34.25
Hosting Provider
AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc.
Columbus, US

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
No Access Long Term 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 Updates-macos.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block updates-macos.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 "updates-macos.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 "updates-macos.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Updates-macos.com

General

Domain Name updates-macos.com
Registry Domain ID D202401171564196-COM

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.nicenic.net
Registrar URL http://www.nicenic.net
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2026-01-16T16:00:00Z
Registrar NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
Registrar IANA ID 3765
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +853.2354112
Domain Status clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2024-01-17T12:49:12Z
Creation Date 2024-01-17T12:49:12Z

Registrant Information

Registry Registrant ID REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant State/Province Noord-Holland
Registrant Country NL
Registrant Email http://whois.nicenic.net/?page=whoisform

Administrative Contact

Admin Email http://whois.nicenic.net/?page=whoisform&emailtype=admin

Technical Contact

Tech Email http://whois.nicenic.net/?page=whoisform&emailtype=tech

Name Servers

Name Server LLOYD.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net/ 
Domain Name: updates-macos.com
Registry Domain ID: D202401171564196-COM
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.nicenic.net
Registrar URL: http://www.nicenic.net
Updated Date: 2024-01-17T12:49:12Z
Creation Date: 2024-01-17T12:49:12Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2026-01-16T16:00:00Z
Registrar: NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
Registrar IANA ID: 3765
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +853.2354112
Reseller: 
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant State/Province: Noord-Holland
Registrant Country: NL
Registrant Email: http://whois.nicenic.net/?page=whoisform
Admin Email: http://whois.nicenic.net/?page=whoisform&emailtype=admin
Tech Email: http://whois.nicenic.net/?page=whoisform&emailtype=tech
Name Server: APRIL.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
Name Server: LLOYD.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/

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