Games Day Browser Extension
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 5 |
| First Seen: | February 21, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | June 10, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered that the Games Day is a browser extension that hijacks the browser and promotes the website games-day.com. However, the website games-day.com is a fake search engine that does not provide genuine search results. Typically, users download and install browser hijackers like the Games Day unknowingly and unintentionally.
When the Games Day is installed, it takes over the browser and can change the browser's default search engine and homepage. As a result, users are redirected to games-day.com whenever they open a new tab or try to search for something. The fake search engine then displays misleading search results, making it difficult for users to find the information they are looking for.
Users often install browser hijackers like the Games Day unknowingly while downloading and installing other software. They may click on misleading advertisements or download software from untrustworthy sources, which can result in the unintentional installation of these hijackers.
PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) Like Games Day Should not be Underestimated
The Games Day is an application that displays search results generated by Bing. However, the search engine promoted by the Games Day, games-day.com, is a misleading search engine that may redirect users to potentially harmful pages or show results from untrustworthy search engines. When the Games Day extension is installed, it sets games-day.com as the browser's default search engine, homepage, and new tab page, preventing users from making any further changes to these settings while it is present.
Using fake search engines may lead users to risky destinations and expose them to potentially harmful outcomes, such as identity theft, financial loss and system infections. Therefore, it is highly recommended that users avoid using fake search engines, especially those that are promoted via applications like the Games Day.
Users should exercise caution when downloading and installing applications and extensions and verify the authenticity of the sources. Additionally, it is recommended that users check their browser settings and remove any extensions or applications that they do not recognize or trust to avoid any potential harm.
