Me.fo
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| Ranking: | 1,632 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,955 |
| First Seen: | February 9, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | September 24, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Me.fo is a browser hijacker domain that is set as your default homepage when you get infected with a malicious program that modifies your browser’s settings behind your back. For simplicity’s sake, Me.fo is also used to refer to the infection itself. If you have recently opened your browser and you are redirected to this page, it means that there are unwanted and potentially harmful programs on your computer, and you must remove them all immediately. To get a full list of potential threats, scan your computer with a powerful anti-malware tool.
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A Regional Threat With Global Reach
When we open Me.fo, we see that the page is entirely in Russian. Its domain is also hosted in Russia, and it is likely that the hijacker targets mostly Russian-speaking users. Nevertheless, it does not mean that users in other countries cannot be affected by it. As long as you stumble upon the websites that distribute this browser hijacker, you might accidentally add it to your browser as well.
To avoid Me.fo and other similar intruders, users have to be careful about the add-ons and plug-ins they add to their browsers. This particular browser hijacker is compatible with all the major browsers, so no one is safe from it.
The Ways For Me.fo to Travel
Most of the time, browser hijackers reach their targets through random pop-ups and redirects. For instance, if you tend to frequent online gaming pages or other websites that offer content for free, you must have noticed that those pages tend to have a lot of pop-up ads and new tab redirects. This happens because the sites in question host third-party ads for money. If a site offers something for free, it needs to cover its server costs somehow, and so the people behind Me.fo and other similar threats use this to their advantage.
Here you might say that if a pop-up appears on your screen, you can just close it. And that is true. Most of the time, closing a random pop-up or a new tab is enough to avoid Me.fo. However, some users tend to click on anything they encounter on their screen, and through this random clicking, they could add Me.fo to their browser.
Why Is Me.fo Dangerous?
When that happens, the hijacker modifies your default homepage and search engine settings. Once the modifications are complete, all your search queries are redirected through Me.fo. Even if sometimes it seems that Me.fo can provide you with relevant search results, you have to remember that the browser hijacker MONITORS your browsing activities. It also collects data on the keywords you use for your web searches. As a result, Me.fo can process the data and share it with associated third parties for targeted commercial advertising.
At the end of the day, a browser hijacker is a computer threat that is more annoying than dangerous. However, if left unattended, it could easily lead you to more potentially unwanted software, adware, and even malware. While Me.fo is not inherently malicious in its nature, it could be exploited by malware distributors because of the way it works. Hence, to prevent more serious threats from entering your system, you have to remove Me.fo right now.
URLs
Me.fo may call the following URLs:
| /me.fo |
| mail.ru/search? |
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