Istream.link
Threat Scorecard
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| Ranking: | 13,255 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 2,103 |
| First Seen: | July 28, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | September 2, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Istream.link domain is blacklisted by many Web filters including Websense ThreatSeeker, Certly and Trustwave and rightly so. The Istream.link domain is associated with applications that hijack the browser of users and may redirect these users to threatening pages. The browser hijacker linked to Istream.link may load content from pages like Mevio.com and PrimoSearch.com. The 104.28.19.163 IP address of Istream.link is blocked by most security apps and extensions for modern browsers like Google Chrome, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox. However, the Istream.link browser hijacker may arrive on your PC bundled with a free program like the Koox System Optimizer. The Istream.link browser hijacker may close your running browser to modify its settings and load Istream.link as your homepage and default aggregator.
The program linked to Istream.link might remove security tools attached to your browser and ad-blockers that are likely to interfere with its activity. The Istream.link browser hijacker may require users to provide administrative privileges and trigger the User Account Control (UAC) prompt. The browser hijacker at hand might use logos from Google to appear as a safe program. Computer users that are infected with the Istream.link browser hijacker may be shown pop-up windows and floating ad boxes that are loaded with coupons and discounts from less-reputable online stores. You may want to avoid sketchy stores and keep your wallet to yourself if you are not eager to risk your banking account. Browser hijackers are a security risk that may be abused by third parties aiming to compromise your PC remotely. You can remove the Istream.link browser hijacker and rollback the changes it may have made by using a trusted anti-malware tool.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove Istream.link
Registry Details
URLs
Istream.link may call the following URLs:
| lps.istream.link |
| www.istream.link |
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