Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus
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| Ranking: | 5,254 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 2,249 |
| First Seen: | February 8, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 16, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus Image
The Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus is an infection designed to take over the victim's web browser in order to force the victim to visit various websites, the most prominent of which is Monstermarketplace.com. The Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus can take over most of the most common web browsers available, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus may make changes to your web browser that includes the following:
- The Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus may change your homepage to Monstermarketplace.com without your authorization.
- It may also change your web browser's default search engine and favorite websites to the above website.
- The Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus may alter your security settings in order to make your machine more exposed to other kinds of malware.
ESG security researchers have observed that the Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus is often bundled along with other software, often third party freeware from dubious sources. In fact, it is a common practice to take legitimate, popular freeware and then to bundle it with a threat like the Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus in order to trick inexperienced computer users into installing adware on their computer. Because of this, one of the best ways to prevent a Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus infection is to only download software directly from its developer and to check carefully every step of the installation process to ensure that no additional software (such as unwanted browser toolbars or adware) are installed along with the freeware program you have downloaded.
The Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus may affect your web browser connection, slowing your Internet speed down considerably. The Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus may also cause the appearance of pop-up windows and advertisements. One of the main symptoms of a Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus infection is to have your online searches directed to irrelevant websites such as websites containing numerous advertisements.
URLs
Monstermarketplace Redirect Virus may call the following URLs:
| https://search.secureway.club/chrome |
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