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Abelectivirean.com is a deceptive website that exploits browser push notifications to bombard users with intrusive spam advertisements. It is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and browser hijacker. The site deceives visitors into enabling push notifications through the use of fake system warnings and alerts, such as claiming that the browser is "out of date" and needs to be updated by allowing notifications. However, allowing notifications does not update the browser; instead, it grants Abelectivirean.com permission to send push notification spam directly to the user's desktop or mobile device. Once enabled, the site constantly bombards the device with inappropriate pop-up ads, even when the browser is closed. The spam push notifications promote adult and dating content, freemium games and apps, software update scams, weight loss or brain enhancement supplements, and other dubious products and services.

Codsmedia.com deceives users into enabling push notifications so it can spam devices with disruptive ads. The site uses fake browser errors that tell you to "Allow" notifications to fix the problem. If enabled, Codsmedia.com will bombard your system with annoying pop-up ads, even when your browser is closed. The spam push notifications promote things like adult and dating content, freemium games and apps, software update scams, weight loss or brain enhancement supplements, and other dubious products and services. By tricking users into approving push notifications, Codsmedia.com can completely bypass browser pop-up blockers and directly spam devices system-wide. The malicious pop-ups are obtrusive and difficult to close. Some even use alarming language to get users to click through and potentially install malware. Codsmedia.com can affect a wide range of browsers and devices. It can infect popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. It can also affect devices running on Windows, macOS, and Android operating systems.

Re-captha-version-2-1.top is a dubious website that exploits browser push notifications to bombard users with intrusive spam advertisements. The site works by deceiving visitors into enabling push notifications through the use of fake system warnings and alerts. For example, it may display a fake notification claiming your browser is "out of date" and you need to "allow notifications" to update it. However, allowing notifications does nothing to update your browser. Instead, it gives Re-captha-version-2-1.top permission to send push notification spam directly to your desktop or mobile device. Re-captha-version-2-1.top exploits browser notifications by tricking users into enabling them. Once enabled, it will constantly bombard your device with inappropriate pop-up ads, even when your browser is closed. Re-captha-version-2-1.top typically targets the most commonly used browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. It generates different types of sponsored ads, pop-ups, banners, and page-redirect links on their screen.

Search Soar USA is a browser hijacker that alters the default settings of a web browser, including the search engine, homepage, and new tab page, setting them to searchsoarusa.com. This application is often added to browsers without the user's awareness, leading to browser hijacking. The supposed functionality of Search Soar USA is to improve the browsing experience, but in reality, it manipulates internet browser settings and forces users to visit the hijacker's website and use their search engines. Upon infection, Search Soar USA sets the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to searchsoarusa.com. When a user enters a search query, searchsoarusa.com automatically redirects the user to google.com. Despite displaying search results generated by the Google search engine, searchsoarusa.com is considered a fake search engine. Search Soar USA can infect popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.

PsittacosaurusMongoliensis is a malicious browser extension discovered during routine investigations of dubious websites. It targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, modifying their appearance and operation through its permissions to manage applications, extensions, themes, and other settings/content. The extension can exploit browser vulnerabilities, opening an avenue for further infection. It also uses the "Managed by your organization" feature possessed by both Chrome and Edge, which complicates the malicious software's removal. PsittacosaurusMongoliensis has data-tracking abilities, collecting information such as browsing and search engine histories, Internet cookies, stored usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, and saved credit card numbers. This data can then be sold to third parties or otherwise abused for profit. PsittacosaurusMongoliensis specifically targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers. It modifies the browsers' settings, including the home page, new tab page, and default search settings, without the user's permission.

Myabsconds.com is a deceptive website that exploits browser push notifications to bombard users with intrusive spam advertisements. The site works by deceiving visitors into enabling push notifications through the use of fake system warnings and alerts. For example, it may display a fake notification claiming your browser is "out of date" and you need to "allow notifications" to update it. However, allowing notifications does nothing to update your browser. Instead, it gives Myabsconds.com permission to send push notification spam directly to your desktop or mobile device. Once enabled, Myabsconds.com will constantly bombard your device with inappropriate pop-up ads, even when your browser is closed. By tricking users into approving push notifications, Myabsconds.com can completely bypass browser pop-up blockers and directly spam devices system-wide. The malicious pop-ups are obtrusive and difficult to close. Some even use alarming language to get users to click through and potentially install malware.

Litymatet.com is an unwanted website that exploits browser push notifications to bombard users with intrusive spam advertisements. It is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and browser hijacker. The site works by deceiving visitors into enabling push notifications through the use of fake system warnings and alerts. For example, it may display a fake notification claiming your browser is "out of date" and you need to "allow notifications" to update it. However, allowing notifications does nothing to update your browser. Instead, it gives Litymatet.com permission to send push notification spam directly to your desktop or mobile device. Once enabled, Litymatet.com will constantly bombard your device with inappropriate pop-up ads, even when your browser is closed. The spam push notifications promote things like adult and dating content, freemium games and apps, software update scams, weight loss or brain enhancement supplements, and other dubious products and services. By tricking users into approving push notifications, Litymatet.com can completely bypass browser pop-up blockers and directly spam devices system-wide. The malicious pop-ups are obtrusive and difficult to close. Some even use alarming language to get users to click through and potentially install malware.

Dark Home is a browser extension that promises to display "dark aesthetic" browser wallpapers and motivational/inspirational quotes. However, it is classified as a browser hijacker due to its behavior of altering browser settings to promote the search.dark-home-page.com fake search engine. When the Dark Home extension is installed, web searches performed via the URL bar and new browser tabs/windows opened result in redirects to the search.dark-home-page.com page. This search engine redirects to the Bing search engine (bing.com), but it could lead elsewhere, as factors like user geolocation may impact redirects. Dark Home is a browser extension and can potentially affect any browser. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge could be susceptible to this browser hijacker. To remove Dark Home, users can use quality antimalware program, and reset their browser settings.