Servscrpt.de
You probably don’t even think twice when you add some random browser extension, but what if that led to certain cybersecurity issues? Take Servscrpt.de, for example. The name of the domain comes from a pop-up that says the domain is blocked due to security reasons. Although the actual domain Servscrpt.de exists, the pop-up that you see is generated by a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that might try to offer you unnecessary products and services. Thus, to remove the Servscrpt.de pop-up from your browser, you should terminate the extension that is responsible for it.
PUPs Often Use Actual Domain Names to Make Their Message Look Reliable
There are reports from users saying that the Servscrpt.de pop-up appears either on Chrome or Firefox, so there is a good chance that the extension that displays this message is compatible with most of the main browsers. If you use several browsers and one of them displays the Servscrpt.de pop-up, and the other does not, it is possible that you got exposed to the PUP behind this pop-up just on one browser.
The pop-up that uses the Servscrpt.de domain name looks like a notification from a security application. If you do not have that particular security app on your computer, it is a dead giveaway that the message is fake. However, if you happen to use the software, it might trick you into thinking that the notification is real. Hence, do not hesitate to run a full system scan with your anti-malware application of choice. That would help you find all the components that need to be removed from your system.
As far as the message is concerned, here is what the Servscrpt.de pop-up has to say:
Threat secured
We’ve safely aborted connection on Servscrpt.de because it was infected with URL:Blacklist.
We can also protect you from other types of threats.
UPGRADE YOUR PROTECTION
As you can see, the application tries to push some kind of security service. However, if you have not installed the promoted program, it is clearly a scam, and you should refrain from clicking anything on the Servscrpt.de pop-up.
Ways to Remove and Avoid PUPs
Since the pop-up is displayed due to the browser settings modifications, you will be able to stop it from coming by removing unnecessary extensions from your browser. If you do not know which extension you have to remove, you can either scan your computer with a powerful anti-spyware tool or simply reset your browser to default. By resetting your browser to default, you would remove all the other potentially unnecessary extensions that could be tracking your browsing history.
All in all, such things as the Servscrpt.de pop-up may not be the worst system security threat. It is more like an annoying bait that can unexpectedly lead you to a malware-related shark. Please review your browsing habits to avoid similar intruders in the future. If you feel that you need something to help you maintain your system’s security, invest in a licensed anti-malware tool.
