Updaterlife.com
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| Ranking: | 3,542 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 971 |
| First Seen: | December 16, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | September 29, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The website Updaterlife.com was discovered while infosec researchers were investigating suspicious websites. This site is considered a rogue page, as it promotes unwanted browser notification spam and redirects visitors to other sites that may be untrustworthy or even dangerous.
Typically, users are redirected to webpages like Updaterlife.com through various means, including rogue advertising networks, mistyped URLs, spam notifications, intrusive ads, or installed adware. These methods can deceive users into clicking on links that lead to the rogue page or similarly untrustworthy destinations.
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Rogue Pages Like Updaterlife.com Trick Visitors with Misleading Messages
The behavior of rogue websites is often linked to the visitor's geolocation, as this information can influence the content promoted on and through these pages. During the investigation of Updaterlife.com, researchers confirmed that the page employs a deceptive tactic that targets users with a fake CAPTCHA verification. The page displays an image of a robot alongside fraudulent instructions that urge visitors to click 'Allow' to verify that they are not robots. This misleading text is designed to trick users into enabling the site to send browser notifications.
Once Updaterlife.com gains permission to send browser notifications, it will begin to spam users with advertisements that promote online scams and unreliable or potentially harmful apps. These advertisements can appear in the form of pop-ups or banners that obstruct the user's screen and can be difficult to close.
Users Should Not Allow Sites like Updaterlife.com to Deliver Notifications
Users can prevent rogue pages from delivering intrusive notifications to their devices by adjusting their browser settings to block notifications from unrecognized or untrusted websites. This can typically be done by accessing the browser's settings menu, navigating to the "Privacy and Security" section, and selecting the option to block notifications or manage exceptions.
Additionally, users should be cautious about granting permission to receive notifications when prompted by unfamiliar websites. It is often best to decline these requests unless there is a compelling reason to allow notifications from a particular site. Users should also be mindful of the types of websites they visit and avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading files from untrusted sources. Regularly updating browser software and operating systems can also help to minimize the risk of vulnerabilities being exploited by malicious actors.
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Updaterlife.com may call the following URLs:
| updaterlife.com |
