Whatchnow.xyz
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EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 2 |
| First Seen: | July 12, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | November 8, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Whatchnow.xyz sounds like a website that should provide its visitors with relevant video content. However, in reality, the page's sole purpose appears to be the propagation of online schemes. Furthermore, users are highly unlikely to willingly visit the site and are typically taken there via forced redirects. Two of the main culprits behind said redirects are rogue advertising networks and intrusive PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs).
When analyzing the page, cybersecurity experts encountered clickbait messages that were designed to lure visitors into pressing the displayed 'Allow' button. This is a common tactic that questionable websites utilize to hide their true intentions. Indeed, users that press the button will unknowingly be subscribed to the site's push notifications. Whatchnow.xyz will now be able to generate and deliver various unwanted advertisements to the user's device.
When dealing with the advertisements associated with questionable sources, users should exercise caution. The advertisements could promote untrustworthy or even unsafe destinations that might include additional hoax websites, fake giveaways, phishing portals masquerading as legitimate websites, PUPs disguised as actual software products and more. In addition, Whatchnow.xyz may cause unwanted redirects. For example, the site has been confirmed to open the page for AliExpress, likely as a monetization scheme based on participation in affiliate programs.
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