CrossBrowser
CrossBrowser is a Web browser that is specifically designed to expose computer users to unwanted advertisements, websites and software. While most advertisers deliver low-quality Web browser add-ons and extensions to carry out their misleading tactics, it is less common for them to create a specific Web browser designed to carry out these tasks. Curiously enough, CrossBrowser is exactly that: a Web browser that is designed to carry out the same tasks that an adware or PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) in the form of a Web browser extension would usually carry out.
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CrossBrowser may Enter a Computer Using Questionable Techniques
CrossBrowser is based on Chromium, a Google Chrome clone that may be used to create customized versions of this Web browser or to provide compatibility with operating systems such as the Linux variants. CrossBrowser itself is a Chromium-based browser that uses SimilarSites to hijack online searches and to deliver advertisements to the affected computer user. CrossBrowser may change your Web searches in order to expose you to advertising material and direct you to its own associated websites and advertising content. In short, CrossBrowser may carry out the tasks most commonly associated with Web browser add-ons and adware, but is a program in itself rather than a Web browser add-on. The most common way in which CrossBrowser is distributed is by bundling CrossBrowser with low-quality free software distributed online.
A common symptom of CrossBrowser is advertisements that contain the message 'advertisements by CrossBrowser', 'Delivered by CrossBrowser', 'Brought to you by CrossBrowser', etc. In most cases, when installing free software computer users may not notice that CrossBrowser is being installed as well. They may fail to opt out of the installation of CrossBrowser. To prevent CrossBrowser from entering your machine, PC security analysts recommend using custom or advanced installation to monitor all components being installed when installing new software. Do not skip any steps and ensure that only what you want is being installed. Of course, it is also essential to only install on your computer software that you trust.
Symptoms that may be Linked to CrossBrowser
There are many symptoms that may be associated with CrossBrowser. These are usually symptoms that are linked to adware and similar unwanted Web browser extensions:
- CrossBrowser may insert unwanted Web banners into Web pages you visit. Websites that would usually not contain advertising banners may now contain banners inserted by CrossBrowser automatically.
- CrossBrowser may turn random words on the website into links that lead to sponsored websites or display advertisements when the mouse cursor passes over them.
- CrossBrowser may display pop-up notifications and messages claiming that you need to update your software or that there is a problem with your computer. Accepting any of these notifications may result in the installation of additional PUPs or other components like CrossBrowser.
- Many computer users (particularly those that use Google Chrome) may not recognize that their Web browser has been replaced with CrossBrowser automatically. This is especially true for inexperienced computer users. Always pay attention to the content of your Web browser and if something seems off or unusual, take steps to confirm that no unwanted components like CrossBrowser have been installed on your computer.
Dealing with CrossBrowser
To remove CrossBrowser, malware analysts advise first uninstalling CrossBrowser in the same way you would remove any other software. Once CrossBrowser has been uninstalled, you should remove any registry entries or files associated with CrossBrowser that may have been left behind. Finally, ensure that no adware or other third party software associated with CrossBrowser remains behind. A full scan with a reliable security program should be performed to ensure that this is the case.
File System Details
# | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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1. |
C:\Users\ |
6b14492d806bfde1e377f335f5f3 |