SOLVED Unwanted pop-up ad about viruses OS 15.3.2

[isza41]

Hi, while browsing I obviously entered a malicious webpage. Since 3 weeks I am getting frequent pop-up ads about viruses that supposedly are waiting to infect my system and to eliminate them buying an Alvira Virus-protection software. I am using another software for protection and my checkout with it did NOT indicate any problems.
How do I get rid of these nuisance ads since I don't know where they are located in my Mac?
AppCleaner software would eliminate them if I found their location but they seem to be nowhere and then suddenly appear for a few seconds on my desktop.
Can anybody help?
Andy

 

[MacsBug]

Hi Andy,

Do these alerts look like system alerts on the top right of your screen?

If so then this is due to a feature of Safari that allows websites to send you notifications.

Here are the steps to get rid of these notification alerts..

1. Open the Safari Settings (Preferences in Monterey or earlier)
2. On top click on Websites.
3. On the left scroll down and select Notifications.
4. Remove everything in the list on the right.
5. Uncheck Allow websites to ask for permissions to send notifications
6. Quit Safari.
7. Restart your Mac.

You should no longer see the alerts.

 

[isza41]

Hi MacsBug,
thanks for sending me the solution. Following your recipe, now the pop-up nuisance seems to be gone
Appreciate your help!
Andy