Decreased Internet browsing speed.ĭeceptive pop-up ads, potentially unwanted applications (adware)ĭecreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. This extension adds the " Managed by your organization" feature on Chrome browsers
Google translate app for computer full#
Threat Summary: NameĪvast (Win32:Trojan-gen), BitDefender (Trojan.GenericKD.45672205), ESET-NOD32 (Multiple Detections), Kaspersky (), Microsoft (Trojan:Win32/SpyAgent!MSR), Full List Of Detections ( VirusTotal) Even if this app was available on Chrome Web Store, it would not necessarily mean that it is a truly legitimate app. It is mentioned in the description that this app is not from Chrome Web Store, which makes it even more dubious. Note also that this particular extension adds the " Managed by your organization" feature to Chrome web browsers. Note that this fake Google Translate extension might gather Internet Protocol addresses, entered search queries, geolocations, addresses of visited websites and other browsing data, and even sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, credit card details, and other personal details. Developers behind deceptive monetize the data, selling it to third parties or misusing it to generate revenue in other ways. Not all browser hijackers modify browser settings - in some cases, they detect when users enter search queries and then open a specific address. They force users to visit a specific address when they open a browser, new tab, or enter search queries. Typically, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing browser settings, such as the address of the default search engine, homepage, and new tab. Furthermore, it is possible that this app will function as a browser hijacker and promote a fake search engine. Some examples of ads that adware-type apps display are coupons, banners, surveys, and pop-up.
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This fake Google Translate extension is probably also an adware-type app, and thus will generate various advertisements that, if clicked, open potentially malicious pages or cause download and installation of other rogue applications (some deceptive ads distribute unwanted software by running certain scripts).
It is also likely that this app functions as adware. Users who have this app installed on browsers should remove it immediately. This fake Google Translate extension is also promoted using deceptive installers. I.e., PUAs are bundled with other unwanted applications and are distributed using fake installers. For example, fake Adobe Flash Player installers. Potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) are commonly distributed using installers for other apps of this type.
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