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| Ranking: | 16,904 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 327 |
| First Seen: | March 28, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | August 22, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The xscBrwse advertisements may be used to convince computer users to fall for various known online tactics. The xscBrwse advertisements may be associated with a fake technical support tactic that may involve tricking computer users into calling a telephone number for a bogus technical support service. Computer users should disregard all content of the xscBrwse advertisements and never download files or call phone numbers related to the xscBrwse advertisements. The xscBrwse advertisements may be caused by a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). The xscBrwse advertisements have the main purpose of generating revenue at the expense of computer users by forcing them to pay large amounts of money for a bogus technical support. During the process, computer users may allow con artists to gain access to their machines and disclose information such as credit card numbers, online banking information and other sensitive data.
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The xscBrwse Advertisements and Their Related Tactics
Although xscBrwse advertisements have been linked to a variety of tactics, the most common tactic that has been linked to these pop-up advertisements is a fake technical support service that requires computer users to call an included phone number. The xscBrwse advertisements may use a scary language and technical jargon to convince inexperienced computer users that they are legitimate and connected somehow to Windows or a legitimate security firm. PC security researchers advise computer users to disregard the content of the xscBrwse advertisements, no matter how scary sounding or alarming. Instead, computer users should make sure that the component causing the xscBrwse advertisements to appear, which may be an unwanted Web browser extension or PUP, is removed with the help of a reliable anti-malware application immediately.
xscBrwse and Similar Adware may be Used to Frighten Inexperienced PC Users
The main strategy of adware such as xscBrwse is to scare inexperienced computer users. The xscBrwse advertisements may interrupt computer users repeatedly, making them believe that there is a severe issue with their machines. In most cases, the xscBrwse advertisements may contain fake error codes and technical jargon that is used to make it seem as if the xscBrwse is related to a legitimate Windows security software or option. However, the xscBrwse advertisements are not particularly sophisticated, and the messages related to these advertisements may be a little more than pop-up text advertisements on a drab background. The xscBrwse advertisements may contain a phone number that, when called, leads to a known tactic that consists into trying to trick computer users to disclose their credit card information and grant access to their computers.
What may Happen When You Call the Phone Number Included in the xscBrwse Advertisements
When computer users call the phone number that may be included in the xscBrwse advertisements, a person on the other end of the line may try to convince them to pay several hundred dollars for a fake technical support service. As part of this bogus technical support, computer users also may be asked to install a Remote Desktop Application or a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This allows the con artists to gain access to the user's computer. Using this access, they may collect additional information, including online passwords and credit card data. They also may install other unwanted components and have access to the computer user's contact lists (which may then be used to continue spreading PUPs related to xscBrwse through Social Media and corrupted file attachments).
What is the Most Efficient Way to Deal with the xscBrwse Advertisements
If the xscBrwse advertisements are appearing on your computer, you will need to remove the PUP that is causing them to appear. Abolishing the PUP with a reliable anti-malware program and the Windows Control Panel (Add and Remove Programs) will stop the xscBrwse advertisements from continuing to appear. If you have paid for this bogus technical support service and allowed the con artists gain access to your computer, malware researchers recommend contacting your bank to report the fraudulent charges and take steps to ensure that a RAT has not been installed on your computer.
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