What is APECOIN Airdrop?

APECOIN Airdrop is a marketing strategy used by cryptocurrency projects to distribute free tokens to users. This is typically done to create awareness about the project, attract new users, and incentivize existing users to participate in the project. Airdrops are usually announced through official channels and users are required to complete certain tasks, such as signing up for a newsletter or following social media accounts, to be eligible to receive the free tokens.

APECOIN Airdrop may appear in browsers as pop-up notifications or advertisements because the project is trying to reach a wider audience and attract more participants. Airdrops are a way for cryptocurrency projects to engage with potential users and build a community around their platform. While some users may find these notifications intrusive, others may see it as an opportunity to earn free tokens and learn more about a new cryptocurrency project.

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Step 1: Remove Notification Permissions for webstite related to APECOIN Airdrop

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 APECOIN Airdrop-related website 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 APECOIN Airdrop-related site 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 APECOIN Airdrop-related site 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 Settings.
3. Go to Websites.
4. Click Notifications.
5. Find APECOIN Airdrop-related website and select Remove.

Android

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

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

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

Step 2: Remove the APECOIN 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 APECOIN 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 APECOIN 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 APECOIN 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 APECOIN 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 APECOIN Airdrop app and drag it to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash to complete the uninstallation process.

Step 3: Remove malicious extension related to APECOIN Airdrop

After removing the APECOIN 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 APECOIN 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 APECOIN 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 APECOIN 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 APECOIN Airdrop and click Uninstall.

Step 4: Resetting browser settings (optional)

After removing malicious extensions related to APECOIN 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 Settings.
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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