There is a new spam network of websites, linked to the referral spam, Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site. These sites increase their internet traffic and that of partner sites, by tampering with Google Analytics statistics of targeted sites. The redirected traffic mostly leads to different “Ontraport” domains.
| Name | Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site |
| Type | Referral Spam |
| Short Description | The spam redirects internet traffic and rapidly devaluates a targeted site’s statistical data. |
| Symptoms | You may see multiple redirects to other potentially malicious websites. You might witness a sudden statistics change in Google Analytics data. |
| Distribution Method | Spam Bots, Referrals |
| Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
| User Experience | Join our forum to discuss Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site. |
Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site Referral Spam – Distribution
There are two common methods of spam distribution, both using these types of bots:
- Web Crawler Spam Bots
Web crawlers are scripts that are programmed to crawl the Web, from one site to another. They can generate spam very fast. Crawlers fetch and analyze website data: if there is no Captcha, no robot identification, no regular updates or site monitoring, etc. When a site flags a crawler and its activity for being spam, this spam bot begins visiting other sites. There are cases of spammers making their bots more effective and paying people to assist them in filling out Captchas.
- Ghost Referral Spam Bots
This type of spam is more complicated. The term Ghost suggests that the spam does not just bypass bot identification. Such spam attacks involve benefitting from free HTTP data going through. This could allow cyber crooks to create large spam campaigns on a website, interfere with Google Analytics data and devaluate a site’s statistics very quickly. Internet traffic from such bots normally has an abnormally high bounce rate – compared to a user visiting the affected website and leaving instantly. Traffic is redirected to sites set in the Ghost Referral. If there is a spike in your Google Analytics data caused by Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site or some of its other domains, you should block them.
Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site Referral Spam – Details
Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site is a referral spam link. The referral traffic caused by it aims for a targeted website and devaluates its analytical data measured by Google Analytics. It can disrupt that data with fraudulent referral traffic known as ghost traffic. Affiliate websites are promoted from that, and have higher hits from these redirected visits.
The referral spam frequently redirects towards the ontraport.com domain and ontraport.com/contentpromo1 advertised promotion:
We have found that Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site has another few domains associated with it and are equally untrusted:
- 2your(.)site
- 2your(.)org
- 2your(.)net
- 2your(.)biz
Some of those domains and occasionally, the main referral link Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site redirect to related domains of Otranet, such as ontraport.net and seobasics.respond.ontraport.net:
Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site can affect any website by generating fraudulent referral traffic from various locations using spam bots, compromised PCs and other tricky techniques. The accumulated false Internet traffic is used to boost Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site, its partners websites, all of them gaining a better SEO ranking from that.
Block Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site Referral Spam
To stop the Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site referral spam from redirecting and tampering with your website’s statistics, you have to block it. We have found and arranged removal methods in a guide with instructions for you to follow, down below.
Method 1: Filtering Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site Spam in Google Analytics:
Step 1: Click on the ‘Admin’ tab on your GA web page.
Step 2: Choose which ‘View’ is to be filtered and then click the ‘Filters’ button.
Step 3: Click on ‘New Filter’.
Step 4: Write a name, such as ‘Spam Referrals’.
Step 5: On Filter Type choose Custom Filter –>Exclude Filter –> Field: Campaign Source–> Filter Pattern. Then on the Pattern, enter the domain name – Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site
Step 6: Select Views to Apply Filter.
Step 7: Save the filter, by clicking on the ‘Save’ button.
You are done! Congratulations!
Also, make sure you check out these several methods to help you further block out this referrer spam from Google Analytics:
More Methods To Stop Spam Bots and Spiders In Google Analytics
We have also researched the following methods to remove this spam:
Method 2: Block Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site from your server.
In case you have a server that is Apache HTTP Server, you may want to try the following commands to block Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site domains in the .htaccess file:
RewriteEngine on
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*2your \.site/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*2your \.org/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*2your \.net/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*2your \.biz/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*build-a-better-business.2your \.site/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*ontraport \.com/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*seobasics.respond.ontraport \.net/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*ontraport \.net/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*2your \-for\-website\.site/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*2your \-for\-website\.org/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*2your \-for\-website\.net/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*2your \-for\-website\.biz/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*build-a-better-business.2your \-for\-website\.site/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*ontraport \-for\-website\.com/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*seobasics.respond.ontraport \-for\-website\.net/ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} ^https://.*ontraport \-for\-website\.net/ [NC,OR]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ – [F,L]
Also here is a web link to some spam URLs being blacklisted from other servers:
Ultimate Referrer Blacklist by Perishablepress.com
Disclaimer: This type of domain blocking in Apache servers has not yet been tested and it should be done by experienced professionals. Backup is always recommended.
Method 3 – Stop Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site Via WordPress
There is a method outlined by security researchers online that uses WordPress plugins to block referrer spams from sites. There are many plugins that help deal with referrer spam, simply do a google search. We have currently seen one particular plugin reported to work, called WP-Ban, but bear in mind that you may find an equally good or better. WP-Ban has the ability to block users based on their IP address and other information such as the URL, for example.
Also, in case you feel like you may have clicked and been redirected to one of the domains mentioned in the spam message, and you believe your system may be compromised, you should scan your computer with a particular anti-malware tool. Downloading such software will also make sure your computer is safe against any future intrusions as well.
Spy Hunter scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the anti-malware tool.Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool / How to Uninstall SpyHunter
- Windows
- Mac OS X
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Internet Explorer
- Stop Push Pop-ups
How to Remove Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site from Windows.
Step 1: Scan for Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Step 2: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode
Step 3: Uninstall Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site and related software from Windows
Uninstall Steps for Windows 11
Uninstall Steps for Windows 10 and Older Versions
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 4: Clean Any registries, Created by Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site on Your PC.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.
Video Removal Guide for Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site (Windows).
Get rid of Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site and remove related files and objects
Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
Video Removal Guide for Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site (Mac)
Remove Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
Erase Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window:
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
Uninstall Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
Remove Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site from Safari
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site will be removed.
Eliminate Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
Remove Push Notifications from Your Browsers
Turn Off Push Notifications from Google Chrome
To disable any Push Notices from Google Chrome browser, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to Settings in Chrome.
Step 2: In Settings, select “Advanced Settings”:
Step 3: Click “Content Settings”:
Step 4: Open “Notifications”:
Step 5: Click the three dots and choose Block, Edit or Remove options:
Remove Push Notifications on Firefox
Step 1: Go to Firefox Options.
Step 2: Go to “Settings”, type “notifications” in the search bar and click "Settings":
Step 3: Click “Remove” on any site you wish notifications gone and click “Save Changes”
Stop Push Notifications on Opera
Step 1: In Opera, press ALT+P to go to Settings.
Step 2: In Setting search, type “Content” to go to Content Settings.
Step 3: Open Notifications:
Step 4: Do the same as you did with Google Chrome (explained below):
Eliminate Push Notifications on Safari
Step 1: Open Safari Preferences.
Step 2: Choose the domain from where you like push pop-ups gone and change to "Deny" from "Allow".
Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site-FAQ
What Is Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site?
The Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site threat is adware or browser redirect virus.
It may slow your computer down significantly and display advertisements. The main idea is for your information to likely get stolen or more ads to appear on your device.
The creators of such unwanted apps work with pay-per-click schemes to get your computer to visit risky or different types of websites that may generate them funds. This is why they do not even care what types of websites show up on the ads. This makes their unwanted software indirectly risky for your OS.
What Are the Symptoms of Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site?
There are several symptoms to look for when this particular threat and also unwanted apps in general are active:
Symptom #1: Your computer may become slow and have poor performance in general.
Symptom #2: You have toolbars, add-ons or extensions on your web browsers that you don't remember adding.
Symptom #3: You see all types of ads, like ad-supported search results, pop-ups and redirects to randomly appear.
Symptom #4: You see installed apps on your Mac running automatically and you do not remember installing them.
Symptom #5: You see suspicious processes running in your Task Manager.
If you see one or more of those symptoms, then security experts recommend that you check your computer for viruses.
What Types of Unwanted Programs Are There?
According to most malware researchers and cyber-security experts, the threats that can currently affect your device can be rogue antivirus software, adware, browser hijackers, clickers, fake optimizers and any forms of PUPs.
What to Do If I Have a "virus" like Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site?
With few simple actions. First and foremost, it is imperative that you follow these steps:
Step 1: Find a safe computer and connect it to another network, not the one that your Mac was infected in.
Step 2: Change all of your passwords, starting from your email passwords.
Step 3: Enable two-factor authentication for protection of your important accounts.
Step 4: Call your bank to change your credit card details (secret code, etc.) if you have saved your credit card for online shopping or have done online activities with your card.
Step 5: Make sure to call your ISP (Internet provider or carrier) and ask them to change your IP address.
Step 6: Change your Wi-Fi password.
Step 7: (Optional): Make sure to scan all of the devices connected to your network for viruses and repeat these steps for them if they are affected.
Step 8: Install anti-malware software with real-time protection on every device you have.
Step 9: Try not to download software from sites you know nothing about and stay away from low-reputation websites in general.
If you follow these recommendations, your network and all devices will become significantly more secure against any threats or information invasive software and be virus free and protected in the future too.
How Does Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site Work?
Once installed, Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site can collect data using trackers. This data is about your web browsing habits, such as the websites you visit and the search terms you use. It is then used to target you with ads or to sell your information to third parties.
Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site can also download other malicious software onto your computer, such as viruses and spyware, which can be used to steal your personal information and show risky ads, that may redirect to virus sites or scams.
Is Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site Malware?
The truth is that PUPs (adware, browser hijackers) are not viruses, but may be just as dangerous since they may show you and redirect you to malware websites and scam pages.
Many security experts classify potentially unwanted programs as malware. This is because of the unwanted effects that PUPs can cause, such as displaying intrusive ads and collecting user data without the user’s knowledge or consent.
About the Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site Research
The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific, adware-related problem, and restore your browser and computer system.
How did we conduct the research on Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site?
Please note that our research is based on independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, thanks to which we receive daily updates on the latest malware, adware, and browser hijacker definitions.
Furthermore, the research behind the Build-a-better-business.2your(.)site threat is backed with VirusTotal.
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