Chrome update notifications pop[ing up once you visit a certain website.redirections to gaming web pages or domains containing adult content.slightly altered Chrome search engine logo.Typically, this browser redirect virus causes these problems: This potentially unwanted program (PUP) definitely increases the chances to encounter malicious programs and get the system infected. However, it still can cause numerous changes to the browser and promote dangerous content. It means that it cannot cause direct damage to the computer. However, just like the name suggests, it aims at Google Chrome users.Ĭhrome virus has features of the browser hijacker. This browser infection is similar to Firefox redirect virus, IE redirect virus, Yahoo redirect virus, and Bing redirect virus and many others. Users can also be redirected to compromised websites which are used to collect personal information. This is is a browser hijacker that affects web browser and aims to trick users into visiting questionable websites or installing unsafe apps. There is a huge risk of getting your personal details stolen or get tricked into paying money for useless programs or services. Different versions of the virus can even lead to tech-support scams, social engineering attacks, or trojans. This suspicious activity may cause the installation of other intrusive and dangerous programs. Google Chrome virus is an umbrella term for a variety of potentially unwarned programs which deliver fake warnings, pop-ups and cause redirects to suspicious pages. What is Chrome redirect virus? Chrome virus is a term used to describe PUPs and scams attacking this popular web browserĬhrome redirect virus is a set of potentially unwanted programs that use the name of Google Chrome.

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