What is $GUMMY Airdrop?

$GUMMY Airdrop is a type of pop-up advertisement that appears in web browsers, enticing users to claim free tokens by participating in a cryptocurrency airdrop. Airdrops are a common marketing strategy used by blockchain projects to distribute free tokens to a large number of users in order to increase awareness and adoption of their cryptocurrency. $GUMMY Airdrop specifically targets individuals who are interested in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, offering them the opportunity to receive free tokens in exchange for completing certain tasks such as signing up for a newsletter or following the project on social media.

The appearance of $GUMMY Airdrop in web browsers is often a result of adware or malicious software that has been installed on the user’s device without their knowledge. These unwanted programs can inject ads into web pages, redirect users to malicious websites, and track their online activities. It is important for users to be cautious when encountering pop-up ads like $GUMMY Airdrop and to take steps to protect their devices from adware and other forms of malware.

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Step 1: Remove Notification Permissions for webstite related to $GUMMY 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 $GUMMY 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 $GUMMY 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 $GUMMY 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 $GUMMY Airdrop-related website and select Remove.

Android

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

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

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

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

Step 3: Remove malicious extension related to $GUMMY Airdrop

After removing the $GUMMY 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 $GUMMY 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 $GUMMY 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 $GUMMY 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 $GUMMY Airdrop and click Uninstall.

Step 4: Resetting browser settings (optional)

After removing malicious extensions related to $GUMMY 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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