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EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
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Ranking: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
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Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Ranking: | 9,315 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 40 |
| First Seen: | February 24, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | September 7, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Captchaforcaptcha.top is a browser hijacker that is designed to generate revenue for its creators by displaying ads and redirecting users to sponsored websites. Many times, such a technique is part of a pay-per-click or pay-per-impression scheme that attempts to get as many clicks or site loads from unsuspecting computer users as possible. It is often distributed through software bundles and deceptive advertising campaigns.
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What Captchaforcaptcha.top does to Your Computer
Once installed, usually as a browser extension, Captchaforcaptcha.top modifies the settings of popular browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, and changes the homepage, default search engine, and new tab page to captchaforcaptcha.top. This makes it difficult for users to revert their settings to their original state.
When users search the web using the Captchaforcaptcha.top search engine, the search results are often filled with ads and sponsored links that are unrelated to the user's query. Clicking on these links can lead to further redirects and potentially malicious websites.
Captchaforcaptcha.top may also display pop-ups, banners, and other types of advertisements on the user's screen, which can be annoying and disruptive to the browsing experience.
Is Captchaforcaptcha.top a Security Risk?
In addition to being a nuisance, browser hijackers like Captchaforcaptcha.top can also pose a security risk. They can track the user's browsing habits and collect sensitive information like login credentials, credit card details, and personal data. Such information may be used to display relevant advertisements that could end up causing redirects to other questionable and potentially malicious sites.
If you suspect that your browser has been hijacked by Captchaforcaptcha.top or a malware threat, remove it as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Use of an antimalware program will suffice to automatically rid a PC of the Captchaforcaptcha.top browser hijacker.
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Captchaforcaptcha.top may call the following URLs:
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