Easypcscan.com
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EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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.
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards display a variety of useful information, including:
Ranking: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
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: | 7,139 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 21 |
| First Seen: | July 11, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | September 23, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Cybersecurity researchers found the Easypcscan.com rogue page while investigating suspicious websites. The page promotes scams and sends spam browser notifications. It can also redirect users, potentially exposing them to unsafe or untrustworthy sites. Typically, users are redirected through websites that use rogue advertising networks.
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Easypcscan.com Tricks Visitors with Fake Security Alerts and Misleading Messages
Easypcscan.com presents visitors with a simulated system scan and displays a deceptive message claiming that their computer is infected with viruses. These misleading notifications aim to create a false sense of urgency, suggesting that these alleged viruses pose a significant threat to your system's security, as well as the confidentiality of your personal and banking information.
When visiting Easypcscan.com, users are advised to run a scan using McAfee Antivirus to eliminate the reported threats identified by the website. It is worth mentioning that Easypcscan.com is not affiliated with the McAfee company. Easypcscan.com is developed by affiliates who earn commissions by promoting and selling McAfee antivirus subscriptions.
In addition to utilizing scare tactics to promote legitimate security software, Easypcscan.com asks for permission to display notifications. The notifications generated by Easypcscan.com are intended to deceive users into believing that their computers are affected by suspicious programs, their connections are insecure, etc.
These notifications can be utilized to promote deceptive schemes, such as phishing pages that aim to steal personal information, potentially harmful websites, unreliable applications, and other questionable content. Therefore, Easypcscan.com should be prohibited from displaying notifications.
Do not Allow Rogue Websites like Easypcscan.com to Deliver Notifications
To avoid receiving unwanted notifications from rogue websites, take a few precautions. Be careful when visiting unfamiliar websites or clicking on links from unverified sources. Rogue websites may ask for permission to display notifications on your device. If you accidentally grant permission, you can usually undo it in your browser's settings.
To manage notifications, you can modify your browser's settings to block notifications from any website or only permit notifications from trustworthy sources. This can be achieved through the settings menu of your browser. Furthermore, you have the option to install browser extensions or plugins that prevent notifications from specific websites or groups of websites, such as ad blockers or anti-tracking tools.
Remember that certain legitimate websites may request you to enable notifications in order to access specific features or receive updates. It is your responsibility to assess the trustworthiness of the website and decide whether or not to allow notifications. Taking precautions and staying vigilant while browsing the internet can help avoid receiving unwanted notifications from rogue websites.
URLs
Easypcscan.com may call the following URLs:
| easypcscan.com |
