Squathweenic.com
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| Ranking: | 850 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 2,168 |
| First Seen: | April 11, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | September 30, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Squathweenic.com is a rogue website that tries to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. This shady website uses a browser's push notifications system to send spam pop-up ads directly to victims' devices. However, it must first obtain the necessary permissions in order to do so.
In the vast majority of cases, dubious pages like Squathweenic.com will display various misleading or clickbait messages that will trick visitors into subscribing to the page's push notifications. For example, Squathweenic.com has been observed showing a fake CAPTCHA check with a message similar to 'Click Allow to confirm you are not a robot.' Once the victims subscribe, they may start receiving numerous spam pop-ups even when the browser is closed.
These pop-ups often promote adult sites, fake software updates, online Web games and other unwanted programs. Squathweenic.com's spam notifications can be very persistent, making them very frustrating to deal with.
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Receiving Intrusive and Untrustworthy Notifications could be Risky
Receiving intrusive and dubious push notifications from rogue websites poses significant risks to the device and personal data of the victim. Rogue websites like these use fake error messages and alerts to trick unsuspecting users into subscribing to their push notifications.
The spam notifications can be persistent, making them a nuisance to deal with. The spam ads themselves may be fraudulent and could lead users to unknowingly download various PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Clicking on a spam ad may also redirect users to shady pages running various online scams, phishing schemes, fake giveaways, tech support scams, etc.
In addition to the risk of data theft, intrusive and dubious push notifications may also have an impact on the device's performance. They could slow down the device, drain its battery life, and make it difficult to use.
To avoid these risks, users should be cautious when visiting unfamiliar websites and should avoid clicking on suspicious pop-ups or prompts.
Rogue Sites Like Squathweenic.com Often Trick Visitors with Fake CAPTCHA Checks
A CAPTCHA check is a type of challenge-response test used to verify whether a user is a human or a computer program. The purpose of CAPTCHA is to prevent automated spam and abuse by ensuring that only humans can perform certain actions on a website. However, some attackers use fake CAPTCHA checks as a means of social engineering to trick users into disclosing sensitive information or downloading malware.
Users can spot a fake CAPTCHA check by paying attention to several details. Firstly, the CAPTCHA may look different from what they are used to seeing on legitimate websites. The fake CAPTCHA may contain distorted or illegible characters, or it may ask the user to perform an unusual task, such as solving a puzzle or clicking on certain images.
Secondly, the fake CAPTCHA may appear on a website that has nothing to do with the task that the user is trying to perform. For example, a user may encounter a fake CAPTCHA when trying to download a file from a website that has no relation to security or authentication.
The fake CAPTCHA may not work as expected. For example, after the user has correctly entered the CAPTCHA code, the website may display an error message, or it may not allow the user to proceed to the desired task.
Lastly, users can verify the legitimacy of a CAPTCHA check by checking the website's URL and security certificate. If the website's URL looks suspicious or unfamiliar, or if the security certificate is missing or invalid, it may be a sign that the CAPTCHA check is fake.
URLs
Squathweenic.com may call the following URLs:
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