Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension
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| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 5 |
| First Seen: | November 6, 2017 |
| Last Seen: | February 24, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension from Aztec Media Inc. is published as a browser extension that is designed to replace your new tab with h[tt]p://www.4newtab.com/zip/?sid=693&aid=0&src=nt. The Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension can be found in the Chrome Web store at Chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zip4newtab/fhbcpcafmocjfkbenkmmbfglcdnmlcpb and it requires the following rights to run smoothly:
- Read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
- Replace the page you see when opening a new tab.
You should note that the Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension is an ad-supported product developed by Aztec Media Inc. that might send data to third parties via unencrypted channels automatically. It is recommended that you read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy documentation posted at ww.4newtab[.]com/eula and www.4newtab[.]com/privacy. The company behind the Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension is well-known for publishing ad-supported browser extensions that redirects users to a customized search engine. Some of the previous projects by Aztec Media Inc. include the Download Manager Star and the Elite Web Tool.
The new tab provided by the Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension via h[tt]p://www.4newtab.com/zip/?sid=693&aid=0&src=nt may offer useful links to Createzipfiles.com, Gmail, Facebook, Amazon, eBay, Twitter and Instagram. However, your input on www.4newtab[.]com and browsing history is likely to be used for better product positioning on the pages you open. The primary function of the Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension is to collect the user's data and help marketers earn a profit. The only archive-related service provided by the Zip4NewTab extension is the link to Createzipfiles.com. You are not required to have the Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension installed if you intend to take advantage of the Createzipfiles.com's functionality. You may want to remove the Zip4NewTab app and the tracking cookies that came along with it by using a reliable anti-spyware scanner.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension
Directories
Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension may create the following directory or directories:
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\fhbcpcafmocjfkbenkmmbfglcdnmlcpb |
URLs
Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension may call the following URLs:
| ziplp.4newtab.com |
