What is Se28.biz?
Se28.biz pop-ups are a social engineering attack that tries to deceive users into accepting push notifications via the browser. Although push notifications cannot harm users directly, scammers use them to display annoying ads, promote fake downloads, and encourage users to visit unsafe web-pages.
Se28.biz is a dubious site that displays the message ‘Click Allow to’ (watch a video, download a file, connect to the Internet, enable Flash Player, access the content of the website), asking the user to subscribe to notifications. Once enabled, the Se28.biz notifications will start popping up in the lower right corner of your screen randomly and spam the user with intrusive adverts.
Threat Summary
| Name | Se28.biz pop-up |
| Type | browser notification spam, spam push notifications, pop-up virus |
| Distribution | dubious pop-up ads, adware, PUPs, social engineering attack |
| Symptoms |
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| Removal | Se28.biz removal guide |
How does your PC get infected with Se28.biz popups
Cyber security professionals have determined that users are re-directed to Se28.biz by adware or from suspicious advertisements. Adware is a type of malware. It have various ways of earning by displaying the advertisements forcibly to its victims. Adware can open pop up windows, show unwanted ads, alter the victim’s web browser settings, or redirect the victim’s web browser to unknown web-pages. Aside from causing unwanted ads and web browser redirects, it also can slow down the PC.
Adware spreads along with certain freeware. So always read carefully the setup screens, disclaimers, ‘Terms of Use’ and ‘Software license’ appearing during the install procedure. Additionally pay attention for additional software that are being installed along with the main application. Ensure that you unchecked all of them! Also, run an ad-blocker application that will allow to block misleading and illegitimate websites.
Remove Se28.biz notifications from browsers
If you’re getting push notifications from the Se28.biz or another scam web site, you’ll have previously pressed the ‘Allow’ button. Below we will teach you how to turn them off.
Google Chrome:
- Click on ‘three dots menu’ button at the top right hand corner of the Google Chrome window.
- Select ‘Settings’. Then, scroll down to the bottom where it says ‘Advanced’.
- Scroll down to the ‘Privacy and security’ section, select ‘Site settings’.
- Click on ‘Notifications’.
- Click ‘three dots’ button on the right hand side of Se28.biz site or other dubious site and click ‘Remove’.
Android:
- Open Google Chrome.
- Tap on the Menu button (three dots) on the top-right corner of the browser.
- In the menu tap ‘Settings’, scroll down to ‘Advanced’.
- In the ‘Site Settings’, tap on ‘Notifications’, find the Se28.biz site and tap on it.
- Tap the ‘Clean & Reset’ button and confirm.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the Menu button (three horizontal stripes) on the top right hand corner of the Firefox window.
- Select ‘Options’ and click on ‘Privacy & Security’ on the left hand side.
- Scroll down to ‘Permissions’ and then to ‘Settings’ next to ‘Notifications’.
- In the opened window, find Se28.biz, other rogue notifications, click the drop-down menu and select ‘Block’.
- Click ‘Save Changes’ button.
Edge:
- Click the More button (three dots) in the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down to ‘Settings’. In the menu on the left go to ‘Advanced’.
- In the ‘Website permissions’ section click ‘Manage permissions’.
- Click the switch under the Se28.biz so that it turns off.
Internet Explorer:
- Click the Gear button on the top right corner of the browser.
- In the drop-down menu select ‘Internet Options’.
- Select the ‘Privacy’ tab and click ‘Settings under ‘Pop-up Blocker’ section.
- Select the Se28.biz URL and other questionable sites below and remove them one by one by clicking the ‘Remove’ button.
Safari:
- On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’.
- Select the ‘Websites’ tab and then select ‘Notifications’ section on the left panel.
- Check for Se28.biz domain, other questionable sites and apply the ‘Deny’ option for each.
How to remove Se28.biz popups from Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge
In the guide below we will have a look at the adware and how to get rid of Se28.biz from Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Chrome and MS Edge web browsers for MS Windows OS, natively or by using a few free removal utilities. Read it once, after doing so, please bookmark this page (or open it on your smartphone) as you may need to close your web browser or reboot your computer.
To remove Se28.biz pop ups, perform the following steps:
- Remove Se28.biz notifications from browsers
- Manual Se28.biz ads removal
- Automatic Removal of Se28.biz pop ups
- Stop Se28.biz redirect
Manual Se28.biz ads removal
This part of the blog post is a step-by-step instructions that will allow you to remove Se28.biz popup advertisements manually. You just need to follow every step. In this case, you do not need to download any additional software.
Uninstall potentially unwanted software through the Microsoft Windows Control Panel
When troubleshooting a computer, one common step is go to Windows Control Panel and remove dubious applications. The same approach will be used in the removal of Se28.biz popup advertisements. Please use instructions based on your MS Windows version.
Windows 8, 8.1, 10
First, press Windows button
, then click Search 
. Type ‘Control panel’and press Enter as shown below.
After the ‘Control Panel’ opens, click the ‘Uninstall a program’ link under Programs category like the one below.
You will see the ‘Uninstall a program’ panel as displayed below.
Very carefully look around the entire list of programs installed on your computer. Most probably, one of them is the adware which causes popups. If you’ve many programs installed, you can help simplify the search of harmful software by sort the list by date of installation. Once you’ve found a questionable, unwanted or unused program, right click to it, after that click ‘Uninstall’.
Windows XP, Vista, 7
First, press ‘Start’ button and select ‘Control Panel’ at right panel similar to the one below.
Once the Windows ‘Control Panel’ opens, you need to press ‘Uninstall a program’ under ‘Programs’ as on the image below.
You will see a list of applications installed on your computer. We recommend to sort the list by date of installation to quickly find the apps that were installed last. Most probably, it’s the adware software responsible for the Se28.biz redirect. If you are in doubt, you can always check the application by doing a search for her name in Google, Yahoo or Bing. When the program which you need to remove is found, simply press on its name, and then click ‘Uninstall’ similar to the one below.
Remove Se28.biz pop-ups from Internet Explorer
In order to recover all web browser new tab page, homepage and search provider by default you need to reset the Internet Explorer to the state, which was when the MS Windows was installed on your computer.
First, launch the Internet Explorer. Next, click the button in the form of gear (
). It will show the Tools drop-down menu, press the “Internet Options” as shown on the screen below.
In the “Internet Options” window click on the Advanced tab, then click the Reset button. The Microsoft Internet Explorer will open the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” window like below. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box, then click “Reset” button.
You will now need to reboot your PC for the changes to take effect.
Remove Se28.biz popup advertisements from Mozilla Firefox
If the Mozilla Firefox web browser is redirected to Se28.biz and you want to restore the Firefox settings back to their original state, then you should follow the guidance below. Essential information such as bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, cookies, auto-fill data and personal dictionaries will not be removed.
Launch the Firefox and press the menu button (it looks like three stacked lines) at the top right of the browser screen. Next, click the question-mark icon at the bottom of the drop-down menu. It will show the slide-out menu.
Select the “Troubleshooting information”. If you’re unable to access the Help menu, then type “about:support” in your address bar and press Enter. It bring up the “Troubleshooting Information” page such as the one below.
Click the “Refresh Firefox” button at the top right of the Troubleshooting Information page. Select “Refresh Firefox” in the confirmation prompt. The Mozilla Firefox will start a procedure to fix your problems that caused by the Se28.biz adware software. When, it is done, click the “Finish” button.
Remove Se28.biz redirect from Google Chrome
Resetting Chrome to default state is effective in uninstalling the Se28.biz pop up advertisements from your web-browser. This solution is always effective to perform if you have difficulty in removing changes caused by adware software.
- First run the Google Chrome and press Menu button (small button in the form of three dots).
- It will display the Chrome main menu. Choose More Tools, then click Extensions.
- You will see the list of installed extensions. If the list has the add-on labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following guidance: Remove Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy.
- Now open the Google Chrome menu once again, click the “Settings” menu.
- You will see the Google Chrome’s settings page. Scroll down and press “Advanced” link.
- Scroll down again and press the “Reset” button.
- The Chrome will display the reset profile settings page as shown on the screen above.
- Next click the “Reset” button.
- Once this process is done, your browser’s search provider, home page and newtab page will be restored to their original defaults.
- To learn more, read the blog post How to reset Google Chrome settings to default.
Automatic Removal of Se28.biz pop ups
Spyware, adware, potentially unwanted software and browser hijackers can be difficult to get rid of manually. Do not try to delete this programs without the aid of malware removal tools. In order to fully remove adware from your PC, use professionally created tools, like Zemana, MalwareBytes and HitmanPro.
Remove Se28.biz popups with Zemana AntiMalware (ZAM)
Zemana Free is extremely fast and ultra light weight malware removal utility. It will allow you get rid of Se28.biz pop ups, adware, PUPs and other malicious software. This application gives real-time protection which never slow down your computer. Zemana AntiMalware (ZAM) is developed for experienced and beginner computer users. The interface of this utility is very easy to use, simple and minimalist.
Please go to the following link to download the latest version of Zemana Free for MS Windows. Save it on your Microsoft Windows desktop or in any other place.
164986 downloads
Author: Zemana Ltd
Category: Security tools
Update: July 16, 2019
After the download is complete, close all applications and windows on your PC system. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s called Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup as displayed in the figure below.
When the setup begins, you will see the “Setup wizard” which will help you install Zemana Free on your PC.
Once install is finished, you will see window as displayed in the figure below.
Now click the “Scan” button to locate adware software associated with the Se28.biz pop-up advertisements. This procedure can take quite a while, so please be patient. While the Zemana Anti Malware is checking, you can see number of objects it has identified either as being malware.
Once the scan get completed, Zemana Free will create a list of unwanted programs and adware. Review the scan results and then click “Next” button.
The Zemana will get rid of adware software responsible for the Se28.biz pop-ups.
Remove Se28.biz redirect and harmful extensions with Hitman Pro
HitmanPro cleans your computer from hijackers, potentially unwanted apps, unwanted toolbars, internet browser extensions and other undesired apps like adware software that causes the Se28.biz redirect in your web-browser. The free removal utility will help you enjoy your PC to its fullest. Hitman Pro uses advanced behavioral detection technologies to find if there are unwanted software in your computer. You can review the scan results, and select the threats you want to uninstall.
- Visit the page linked below to download HitmanPro. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.
- When the downloading process is complete, double click the Hitman Pro icon. Once this utility is started, press “Next” button . HitmanPro program will scan through the whole PC for the adware software responsible for the Se28.biz pop-ups. While the Hitman Pro tool is checking, you can see number of objects it has identified as being infected by malicious software.
- As the scanning ends, HitmanPro will open you the results. Review the results once the utility has finished the system scan. If you think an entry should not be quarantined, then uncheck it. Otherwise, simply press “Next” button. Now click the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial to delete all malicious software found.
Run MalwareBytes AntiMalware to get rid of Se28.biz pop ups
If you’re still having problems with the Se28.biz popup ads — or just wish to scan your PC occasionally for adware and other malicious software — download MalwareBytes Free. It is free for home use, and detects and removes various undesired apps that attacks your computer or degrades PC performance. MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) can get rid of adware, potentially unwanted applications as well as malware, including ransomware and trojans.
Download MalwareBytes Free by clicking on the link below.
327224 downloads
Author: Malwarebytes
Category: Security tools
Update: April 15, 2020
After the downloading process is finished, close all apps and windows on your PC system. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s called MBSetup as shown on the screen below.
When the installation begins, you will see the Setup wizard which will help you install Malwarebytes on your device.
Once installation is complete, you will see window as shown on the screen below.
Now click the “Scan” button . MalwareBytes program will scan through the whole device for the adware that causes multiple annoying popups. A system scan can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your personal computer. While the MalwareBytes program is checking, you may see number of objects it has identified as threat.
After the scan get completed, MalwareBytes Free will open a list of all threats found by the scan. You may delete items (move to Quarantine) by simply click “Quarantine” button.
The Malwarebytes will now delete adware that causes multiple annoying pop ups and move the selected items to the program’s quarantine. When finished, you may be prompted to restart your PC system.
The following video explains instructions on how to remove hijacker, adware software and other malware with MalwareBytes Free.
Stop Se28.biz redirect
One of the worst things is the fact that you cannot stop all those annoying web-pages like Se28.biz using only built-in Windows capabilities. However, there is a program out that you can use to block annoying browser redirects, advertisements and pop-ups in any modern web-browsers including Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge and Google Chrome. It is called Adguard and it works very well.
Please go to the link below to download the latest version of AdGuard for Microsoft Windows. Save it on your Windows desktop or in any other place.
26883 downloads
Version: 6.4
Author: © Adguard
Category: Security tools
Update: November 15, 2018
After downloading it, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as displayed in the figure below.
Follow the prompts. Once the install is complete, you will see a window as on the image below.
You can click “Skip” to close the setup program and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial which will allow you get to know AdGuard better.
In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you run your PC system, AdGuard will run automatically and stop undesired advertisements, block Se28.biz, as well as other malicious or misleading websites. For an overview of all the features of the application, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which can be found on your desktop.
Finish words
After completing the tutorial above, your PC should be clean from adware associated with the Se28.biz popup advertisements and other malicious software. The Internet Explorer, Chrome, MS Edge and Firefox will no longer redirect you to various intrusive web-pages like Se28.biz. Unfortunately, if the tutorial does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help here.
