Startscan.net/7/

By GoldSparrow in Browser Hijackers

Startscan.net/7/ is a URL associated with an irritating pop-up message that is part of a well known tactic. The Startscan.net/7/ pop-up message will claim that it was found various problems on your PC in an effort to induce you to download and install several Potentially Unwanted Programs. Startscan.net/7/ pop-ups represent a threat to the computers' security. Because of this, PC malware researchers firmly exhort the use of a proven security product that is fully up-to-date to remove content associated with Startscan.net/7/ and prevent additional problems.

The Problems Found by Startscan.net/7/ are Nonexistent

PC security analysts have observed various problems that may be linked to Startscan.net/7/ pop-ups. Malware researchers have compiled the following issues associated with Startscan.net/7/:

  • Startscan.net/7/ may display an irritating error message that may prevent you from browsing the Web effectively. This error message will claim that your computer contains errors. If the Startscan.net/7/ message appears regardless of the websites you visit, this may indicate that there is a PUP already set up on your PC that is the one to be blamed for Startscan.net/7/. If the Startscan.net/7/ error message appears only on a specific website, then it is highly probable that the problem comes from the website itself.
  • Accepting the Startscan.net/7/ message may end up in the download and installation of PUPs and other potentially unsafe content on the affected computer. For example, Startscan.net/7/ may install BitCoin miners or even Trojan droppers on the affected computer.
  • Content associated with Startscan.net/7/ may make alterations to the affected Web browser. Content linked to Startscan.net/7/ may exchange the homepage of your Web browser, default search engine and even its security settings. These changes are meant to expose computer users to Startscan.net/7/ and other advertising or marketing content associated with Startscan.net/7/ on the affected Web browser repeatedly.

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