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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | April 19, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | April 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Pressizer.net website has been associated with an intrusive browser hijacker application that causes unwanted redirects to the promoted address. The dubious app appears to be targeting Mac devices specifically, and as a result, most forced redirects to Pressizer.net have been experienced by Mac users.
A browser hijacker is a type of questionable application that takes over a user's web browser without their consent and modifies the browser's settings. The goal of a browser hijacker is often to redirect the user's Web traffic to websites that the attacker controls or to display unwanted advertisements.
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How do Browser Hijackers Operate?
Once installed, a browser hijacker may change the user's homepage, search engine, or default tab to a dubious site or to a site that generates revenue for the scammers through advertising. Browser hijackers and PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) also may add new browser extensions or toolbars that are difficult to remove and may track the user's browsing activity.
In the case of the Pressizer.net redirects, the homepage of the user's web browser will be modified to now open the new address. In addition, the browser hijacker app may also cause redirects to another similarly questionable address at sapino.net.
Users Often Install PUPs Unintentionally
PUPs are software applications that may have unwanted or harmful effects on users' devices. PUPs often sneak their installation on users' devices via questionable distribution methods.
One common way that PUPs sneak onto users' devices is through the bundling of software. Many free software applications come bundled with additional programs or add-ons, some of which may be PUPs. Users may unwittingly install these additional programs during the installation process of the primary software application.
Another way that PUPs sneak onto users' devices is through deceptive advertising or social engineering tactics. Some PUPs are advertised as helpful or beneficial programs, but in reality, they may have unwanted or harmful effects on users' devices. PUPs may also use scare tactics or misleading pop-up messages to trick users into installing them.
In some cases, PUPs also may be distributed through untrustworthy websites. They may be directed to these sites through links in spam emails or social media posts or through fraudulent online advertisements. Once on the site, users may be prompted to download and install a program, which may be a PUP.
URLs
Pressizer.net may call the following URLs:
| pressizer.net |
