How to disable Y2mate notifications

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What is Y2mate?

Y2mate was launched in 2016 and is both an app as well as a web app that allows users download YouTube videos to be viewed offline. YouTube does not support this feature natively. YouTube offers videos on almost every topic you can think of, but it can sometimes be annoying to need an internet connection in order to view them. This is where Y2mate can come in handy.

Is Y2mate safe to use?

Answers to the question, “Is Y2mate safe?” are both yes and not. Although Y2mate has no viruses, there are pop-ups and ads on the platform which could be of concern to users. These pop-ups and ads could lead users to unsafe websites.

Sites with similar pop-ups and ads to Y2mate are often the place where PUPs (potentially unwanted program) and drive-by downloading attacks (when malware is downloaded automatically) are both common places for PUP installation. This could pose a serious risk to users.

How did Y2mate install on my Mac?

Y2mate will prompt you to enable notifications. This is a web browser feature that helps you keep up to date with email, messages and news articles. This feature is used by Y2mate to send ads. This is dangerous because ads often link to potentially harmful software, such as adware. Clicking on these ads could lead to your Mac being infected.

If your Mac has been infected, you can continue reading to find out how to remove it.

What are the best ways to avoid the Y2mate virus from spreading?

Avoid downloading videos from Y2mate if you can. If you do have to use the service however, there are several precautions you can follow:

1. Make sure to use a professional ad blocking program. AdBlock One is the best ad blocking browser for Chrome and Safari.

2. Use Y2mate to avoid clicking on ads

3. If a new tab opens while you are using the Y2mate site, please check the URL and close it if it isn’t directly related to Y2mate.

4. Before downloading Y2mate files, make sure you know their names. Many download links will be displayed, trying to trick you into downloading viruses and PUPs instead of your video. Before you save, make sure that the filename downloaded matches the video name.

5. Do not allow Y2mate send you notifications.

How do I disable Y2mate notifications

You will need to disable Y2mate notifications for multiple web browsers. While the steps will vary from browser to browser and browser to browser, these are the instructions for Safari or Chrome.