Have you seen a 'Dangerous Notification Blocked' pop-up on your Mac? This guide will explain what it means and how you can manage your browser notifications. Follow the steps below to allow or block notifications as needed.
Why Did I See a 'Dangerous Notification Blocked' Pop-up?
Your Trend Micro Antivirus scanned your browser and blocked dangerous notifications. This prevents pop-ups from these sites in the future.
What Should I Do Next?
Close the window by clicking the Close button.
How to Allow Notifications After Blocking Them
If you want to receive notifications again, change your browser settings:
For Google Chrome
- Open Chrome on your computer.
- Click More (⋮) at the top right, then Settings.
- Go to Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Notifications.
- Next to the website address, click More (⋮) > Allow.
For Safari
- Open the Safari app on your Mac.
- Choose Safari > Settings.
- Click Websites, then Notifications.
- Select the blocked website and choose Allow.
How to Block Notifications After Trusting a Website
To block notifications from a trusted website, follow these steps:
- Open the Trend Micro Antivirus app.
- Choose Web > Web Threat Protection.
- Click Trusted Websites… and select the website you want to remove.
- Click the minus sign (-) at the bottom left, then click Done.
