Threat Database Browser Hijackers Download.url2qr.org

Download.url2qr.org

By GoldSparrow in Browser Hijackers

The Download.url2qr.org domain that is registered to the IP address 54.154.209.214 is associated with adware by security researchers. Computer users infected with adware could be presented with pop-ups by Download.url2qr.org that suggest users to install a supposedly legitimate 'Flash Player' plugin that is promoted as a free, simple and fast player. Also, the Download.url2qr.org pop-ups may feature a small panel that resembles a system message on Windows 7 that says your download is ready, and you can click OK to install the promoted app. However, you should keep in mind that the pop-ups by Download.url2qr.org are generated by adware, and you might be suggested to install a potentially harmful software. Security researchers note that the Download.url2qr.org domain can be used to deploy riskware such as the SweetPlayer and the MyPC Backup. You may be interested to know that you can install adware by handling freeware installers via the 'Typical' or 'Express' option, and you should be cautious what system privileges you grant to your apps. Fortunately, you can choose to install a trustworthy anti-malware utility to remove the adware associated with Download.url2qr.org and halt unwanted pop-up windows.

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