What is Blast Airdrop?

Blast Airdrop pop-ups are deceptive messages crafted by cybercriminals to trick individuals into engaging with fraudulent schemes. These pop-ups falsely promise the distribution of Blast (BLAST) cryptocurrency, enticing users to participate in what appears to be a legitimate airdrop or giveaway. However, these pop-ups are part of a scam aimed at deceiving unsuspecting victims into linking their crypto-wallets, leading to unauthorized fund extraction. When users interact with these pop-ups, they unknowingly trigger a cryptocurrency-draining mechanism that initiates automatic transactions to siphon funds from their wallets. The financial impact of these scams varies based on the value of the stolen digital assets. Exploiting the anonymity and irreversibility of cryptocurrency transactions, these pop-ups target individuals who may not fully grasp blockchain technology and cryptocurrency security, highlighting the importance of vigilance and awareness in the digital asset space.

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Step 1: Remove Blast Airdrop Notification Permissions

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Settings.”
4. Scroll down and click on Privacy and security.
5. Click Site settings.
6. Under Permissions, find Notifications.
7. Locate Blast Airdrop and click on it.
8. Click Remove to revoke notification permissions.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Options.”
4. Go to Privacy & Security.
5. Scroll down to Permissions.
6. Click Settings next to Notifications.
7. Find Blast Airdrop and click Remove Website.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Settings.”
4. Click on Site permissions.
5. Click Notifications.
6. Locate Blast Airdrop and click on it.
7. Click Remove to revoke notification permissions.

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click Safari in the top menu and select Preferences.
3. Go to Websites.
4. Click Notifications.
5. Find Blast Airdrop and select Deny.

Android

1. Open Settings on your Android device.
2. Go to Apps & notifications.
3. Find Blast Airdrop in the list of apps.
4. Tap on it.
5. Click App notifications.
6. Toggle off notifications for Blast Airdrop.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open Settings on your iOS device.
2. Scroll down and tap Notifications.
3. Find Blast Airdrop in the list of apps.
4. Tap on it.
5. Toggle off notifications.

Step 2: Remove the Blast Airdrop App on Different Operating Systems

Windows 7

1. Click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner and select “Control Panel”.
2. Under “Programs”, click on “Uninstall a program”.
3. Locate the “Blast Airdrop” app in the list of installed programs.
4. Click on it, then click “Uninstall”.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 8 and 8.1

1. Press the Windows key + X to open the menu and select “Programs and Features”.
2. Locate the “Blast Airdrop” app in the list of installed programs.
3. Click on it, then click “Uninstall”.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 10

1. Open the Start menu and select “Settings”.
2. Click on “Apps” and then “Apps & features”.
3. Find the “Blast Airdrop” app in the list and click “Uninstall”.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 11

1. Open the Start menu and search for “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Uninstall a program”.
3. Locate the “Blast Airdrop” app in the list and click “Uninstall”.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Mac

1. Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
2. Find the “Blast Airdrop” app and drag it to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash to complete the uninstallation process.

Step 3: Remove malicious extension related to Blast Airdrop

After removing the Blast Airdrop app, it’s essential to proceed with removing any associated malicious extensions to ensure complete security and prevent any lingering risks.

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Extensions.”
4. Find the extension related to Blast Airdrop and click “Remove.”

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Add-ons.”
4. Go to the “Extensions” tab.
5. Locate the extension related to Blast Airdrop and click “Remove.”

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Extensions.”
4. Find the extension related to Blast Airdrop and click “Remove.”

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click “Safari” in the top menu and select “Preferences.”
3. Go to “Extensions.”
4. Locate the extension related to Blast Airdrop and click “Uninstall.”

Step 4: Resetting browser settings (optional)

After removing malicious extensions related to Blast Airdrop, you’re advised to perform this step to eliminate any residual traces, restore default configurations, and ensure a clean and secure browsing environment.

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Settings”.
4. Scroll down and click “Advanced”.
5. For Chromebook, Linux, and Mac: Under “Reset Settings,” click “Restore settings to their original defaults” > “Reset Settings”.
6. For Windows: Under “Reset and cleanup,” click “Reset Settings” > “Reset Settings”.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Add-ons”.
4. Go to the “Extensions” tab.
5. Locate the extension you want to reset and click “Remove”.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Extensions”.
4. Find the extension you want to reset and click “Remove”.

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click “Safari” in the top menu and select “Preferences”.
3. Go to “Extensions”.
4. Locate the extension you want to reset and click “Uninstall”.

Android

1. Open your device’s “Settings” menu.
2. Tap on “Apps”.
3. Find and tap on the browser app (e.g., Chrome).
4. Tap “Storage”.
5. Tap “Clear all data” to reset the browser settings.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open your device’s “Settings”.
2. Scroll down and tap “Safari”.
3. Tap “Clear History and Website Data”, then confirm.

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