Dating-roo.xyz

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 13,626
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 199
First Seen: May 19, 2022
Last Seen: September 18, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Dating-roo.xyz is a website designed specifically to run deceptive and manipulative messages, in an attempt to trick visitors into unknowingly enabling its push notifications. The push notification browser feature is a perfectly legitimate tool that allows users to subscribe to chosen websites, to receive timely updates about developing stories, exciting offers or enticing discounts. Unfortunately, this same browser feature has been exploited by countless websites that utilize it to run intrusive ad campaigns.

The exact scenario and messages displayed by Dating-roo.xyz could vary depending on certain factors. such as the user's IP address, geolocation and possibly more. For example, some users may be presented with adult-oriented and age-restricted content that will apparently become accessible only after pressing the 'Allow' button. Other users could see a video window that is supposedly encountering playback issues. In this case, the message displayed by Dating-roo.xyz could be a variation of 'Press Allow to watch the video.'

Following the instructions, and clicking 'Allow' will grant Dating-roo.xyz the browser permissions it requires to start delivering unwanted ads to the device. Users should exercise caution when dealing with these advertisements, as they are likely to employ similar social engineering and clickbait tactics. The advertisements could be promoting intrusive PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) or untrustworthy destinations, such as additional hoax websites, phishing platforms, fake giveaways, etc.

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