Threat Database Adware 'Adwares-support.net' Pop-Ups

'Adwares-support.net' Pop-Ups

By GoldSparrow in Adware

The Adwares-support.net pop-up windows in your browser that say 'svn.boost.org Uses an Invalid Security Certificate' are generated by a browser hijacker on your system. Do not trust the messages on Adwares-support.net that may lead you to believe that your PC is compromised, and you are experiencing problems related to 'Error Code: sec_error_unknown_issuer'. The browser hijacker associated with Adwares-support.net may have arrived on your system as an optional offer incorporated with a free program installer. Developers of free programs often incorporate third-party software with their apps to earn pay-per-install revenue and keep their services cost-free. However, the aim of the Adwares-support.net browser hijacker is to scare users that their Internet connection is not secure, and they need to call 800-303-3005. Computer users affected by the hijacker related to Adwares-support.net should not call 800-303-3005 because it is related to financial scams. In the case with Adwares-support.net, it is used as a contact between fake computer technicians and users infected with adware. Moreover, many web filters may detect Adwares-support.net as a harmful domain and its IP address 208.91.198.74 as a source for cyber threats like Emotet and Mal/Iframe-Gen. The browser hijacker linked to it might change your homepage and show pop-up windows by Adwares-support.net often. The developers of the Adwares-support.net browser hijacker use the services of TraceMyIP.org to enhance their campaign, and the Adwares-support.net pop-ups may list your IP address to claim credibility. The browser hijacker in question may have placed its files in the hidden ProgramData folder to evade security scans, and you may need to use a trusted anti-malware tool to clean your system.

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