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Star Field Browser Hijacker

What kind of software is Star Field?

Star Field is a rogue browser extension that our researchers discovered while examining deceptive sites. This extension promises to display star-themed browser wallpapers.

After investigating Star Field, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension makes modifications to browser settings in order to generate redirects to the search.star-field.net fake search engine.

   
E-MAIL DELIVERY BLOCKED Scam

What kind of email is "E-MAIL DELIVERY BLOCKED"?

Our analysis of the "E-MAIL DELIVERY BLOCKED" letter revealed that it is spam. This scam email falsely claims that the recipient's account has been suspended. The bogus reactivation process requires the user to sign into their email account via a phishing website.

   
My World Clock Browser Hijacker

What kind of software is My World Clock?

Our research team discovered the My World Clock browser extension while investigating dubious sites. Its promotional webpage claims that the extension provides quick access to local weather forecasts; however, it operates in line with its name – by displaying the current time in several different timezones.

After examining My World Clock, we determined that it is a browser hijacker that promotes the myworldclock.xyz fake search engine.

   
Awesome Facts Tab Browser Hijacker

What kind of application is Awesome Facts Tab?

In our examination of the Awesome Facts Tab, our team found characteristics commonly linked to browser hijackers. Such applications typically hijack web browsers by modifying their settings, often promoting fake search engines. Users often unknowingly download and add these apps to their browsers.

   
The Best Sports News In The World Browser Hijacker

What kind of application is The Best Sports News In The World?

While testing The Best Sports News In The World browser extension, we learned that it promotes search.sports-best-news.com, a fake search engine. This app does so by hijacking a web browser (by changing its settings). It is worth noting that users often add browser hijackers unintentionally.

   
Browse Keeper Adware

What kind of software is Browse Keeper?

Our research team discovered the Browse Keeper rogue browser extension while investigating deceptive sites. It is promoted as an adblocker – a tool that eliminates intrusive advertisements, blocks online tracking, and offers malware protection.

However, instead of performing any of the previously mentioned functionalities, Browse Keeper operates as advertising-supported software (adware). It feeds users with undesirable/deceptive ads and spies on their browsing activity.

   
My Sports News Extension Browser Hijacker

What kind of software is My Sports News Extension?

Our researchers discovered the My Sports News Extension during a routine inspection of untrustworthy websites. This piece of software promises quick access to the latest sports news and updates from the user's favorite teams and leagues.

However, after analyzing My Sports News Extension, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension makes alterations to browser settings in order to promote (through redirects) the goog.mysportnewsext.com fake search engine.

   
FoodSearchTab Browser Hijacker

What kind of application is FoodSearchTab?

During our analysis of FoodSearchTab, our team identified traits typically associated with a browser hijacker. Usually, apps of this type hijack web browsers by changing their settings. It is common for browser hijackers to promote fake search engines. Users often download and add these apps to their browsers unintentionally.

   
World Weather Browser Hijacker

What kind of application is World Weather?

World Weather is advertised as a weather app that offers users access to weather information directly from their homepage. However, we found that this app is a browser hijacker. World Weather promotes a fake search engine by modifying some browser settings. Thus, it is not recommended to trust this browser extension.

   
Mca-check.click Ads

What kind of page is mca-check[.]click?

While reviewing suspicious sites, our researchers discovered the mca-check[.]click rogue webpage. It promotes scams and browser notifications spam. Additionally, this page can redirect users to different (likely unreliable/malicious) sites.

Most visitors to mca-check[.]click and similar webpages access them through redirects caused by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

   

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