Bob the Cyber-Guy’s Cyber Safety Tip — #119
If a Website Forces You to “Allow Notifications,” Walk Away You’ve probably seen this pop-up: “Click ALLOW to continue” “Enable notifications to verify you’re not a robot” That is not normal — and it’s not required to view a website. What’s really going on? When you click Allow , you’re giving that site permission to: Send fake security alerts Push scam ads directly to your screen Imitate antivirus warnings Deliver nonstop pop-ups even when your browser is closed This trick is especially common on: Fake download sites “Breaking news” clickbait pages Streaming or coupon sites Pages reached from social media links The safe rule ✔️ Legitimate websites do NOT require notification permission to function. ✔️ Verification never requires browser notifications. What to do instead If a site demands notification permission → close the tab Never click Allow unless you specifically want updates from that site If you already clicked Allow by mist...