The “Update Your Microsoft Account Settings” email is part of a phishing campaign that targets Microsoft login credentials. The email is disguised as a notification from Microsoft and informs about users needing to update their account settings to ensure uninterrupted access to the account. The email contains a link that users are supposed to click to sign in. However, the link…
mergechainsolutions.co.in is a scam website that tries to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. To do that, it misuses a legitimate browser feature, which is why you will see a browser alert saying “mergechainsolutions.co.in wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, ads will start appearing on your desktop. It’s worth mentioning that these ads may expose you…
safecomputercheck.com is a deceptive website that not only hosts a fake virus alert scam but also tries to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately see a pop-up claiming your computer is at risk of being infected by viruses because you’ve visited illegal infected websites. The fake pop-up is…
search.trktacular.com is a fake search engine that may be set as your homepage/default search engine if your computer is infected with a browser hijacker. Sudden changes to a browser’s settings are usually a sign of some kind of infection, commonly a hijacker. These changes are made to make it easier to redirect users to certain websites and generate revenue. However,…
totraxilly.co.in is a deceptive website that will try to trick you into allowing desktop ads. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “totraxilly.co.in wants to show notifications”. The site, like thousands of other similar sites, is misusing a legitimate browser feature that allows sites with permission to show notifications on users’ desktops.…
SecuriGuard Browser is a rogue browser, classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its installation method and behavior. The PUP is disguised as a useful, Chromium-based browser that will make browsing more secure. However, it can install without explicit permission and forces users to use a questionable search engine that generates no results. Instead, it redirects users to…
risotoska.co.in pop-up ads may appear on your screen if you have given the site permission to show notifications. You may have been redirected to risotoska.co.in and tricked into clicking “Allow” on the “risotoska.co.in wants to show notifications” alert that your browser showed you. The feature to show notifications is legitimate but sites like risotoska.co.in misuse it to show ads on users’ desktops.…
The “Your Norton Subscription Is Out Of Date” pop-up is a fake virus alert that falsely informs you about your Norton subscription expiring. Regardless of whether you use Norton anti-virus and have a subscription, this pop-up is fake. The site hosting this scam also tries to trick you into allowing ads on your desktop, which is why you will get…