Emicalcove.xyz

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 15,118
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 633
First Seen: March 6, 2022
Last Seen: August 5, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Users that find themselves on the Emicalcove.xyz page should be careful. This particular site is designed specifically to utilize various clickbait tactics, to lure visitors into subscribing to its push notification services. In addition, the page also has been observed to cause unwanted redirects to other questionable places.

The way Emicalcove.xyz operates is virtually indistinguishable from all the other dubious websites propagating this browser-based scheme. Users will be presented with fake scenarios that try to mask the true consequences of clicking the 'Allow' button by implying that it serves some other function. For example, many deceptive websites pretend to be doing a CAPTCHA check, claiming that users must prove they are not robots by clicking the button. Emicalcove.xyz, in particular, has been observed to display a video window accompanied by a message similar to:

'Click Allow to watch'

Users should keep in mind that they may encounter other deceiving scenarios as well, based on factors such as their IP addresses or geolocation.

Once Emicalcove.xyz receives the browser permissions it needs, it will begin to deliver annoying and unwanted advertisements via the affected browser. The advertisements generated by these con pages typically promote other untrustworthy sites that might be running fishing schemes, fake giveaways, etc. Users also could be presented with offers to download various applications that turn out to be invasive PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) equipped with adware, browser hijacker, data-tracking or other risky functionalities. In fact, cybersecurity analysts have confirmed that Emicalcove.xyz may redirect users exactly to such a deceptive download page.

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Emicalcove.xyz may call the following URLs:

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