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Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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Ranking: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
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See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Ranking: | 4,908 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 5,383 |
| First Seen: | May 9, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 24, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Positive-news.org is a dubious site that delivers questionable content to its visitors. The exact behavior of the site is determined based on the user's geolocation. Some may be presented with questionable content, others may get a couple of shade websites opened without their consent, while for others still, Positive-news.org could deliver legitimate sites, usually ones related to online betting or gaming.
The site also may try to lure its visitors into clicking the 'Allow' button and subscribing to its push notification services unwittingly. This popular browser-based tactic is carried out via numerous deceptive schemes. One possible version is for Positive-news.org to show a picture of a robot accompanied by the following message:
'Click Allow if you are not a robot'
The implication is that the site is performing a CAPTCHA check. However, users who follow the instructions will find themselves subjected to various notifications generated by the deceitful site. In most cases, they will try to promote other shady places via clickbait messages.
Landing on pages such as Positive-news.org can be an isolated occurrence. However, if you notice a drastic increase in their numbers, it could be a symptom that a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) has managed to infiltrate your device. PUPs are designed to perform various intrusive activities, such as generating advertisements, modifying Web browsers' settings, collecting browsing information and more. It is recommended to remove any PUPs as soon as you notice their presence.
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Positive-news.org may call the following URLs:
| positive-news.org |
