ArcadeTab
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| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | January 27, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | January 27, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The ArcadeTab software from hxxp://arcadetab[.]com is published as a free app that can be integrated into Google Chrome and open access to entertainment on the Web. The description provided on the Chrome Web Store page for ArcadeTab — Chrome.google[.]com/webstore/detail/arcadetab/fodhmmnhdngeplbdfinmjhijjipafoca — reads:
'Get easy access to your favorite online games and classic games right in your new tab page. Rediscover the best collection of arcade games on your chrome new tab.'
As far as generic extension descriptions go, the ArcadeTab presentation is on point. The ArcadeTab software from hxxp://arcadetab[.]com is designed to substitute the default new tab page in Chrome with an offline page that is listed in the Omnibox as 'chrome-extension://fodhmmnhdngeplbdfinmjhijjipafoca/newtab/index.html#newTab.' Computer security researchers add that ArcadeTab has a version for Mozilla Firefox that behaves the same way, but the URL bar shows 'moz-extension://a8476b00-7709-4cc9-9d2b-e71d19b17e8e/newtab/index.html' and the default search provider is changed to Search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=tightropetb&p=[search term]&type=108051_112717. Analysts point out that the ArcadeTab extension is an ad-supported program that s configured to read all data exchanged online, as well as track your input on Search.yahoo.com to deliver personalized marketing offers on your new tab page and connected sites. The following privileges are needed for ArcadeTab to function as its developers intended:
- Read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
- Replace the page you see when opening a new tab.
- Access browser tabs.
The ArcadeTab software from hxxp://arcadetab[.]com is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that changes your search provider to a modified version of Yahoo and redirects users to content on Miniclip.com, Addictinggames.com and Freeonlinegames.com. It is a safety measure read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy published on Arcadetab.com/terms-of-service/ and Arcadetab.com/privacy-policy/ carefully. PC users who might not like the lack of search engine customization in ArcadeTab might consider the app for removal and use a reliable anti-spyware tool to clean residual tracking beacons.
