Google Chrome browser which is built out of its #Chromiun browser project has been used by millions of users across globe. Malwares are now targeted towards cloning of softwares. Recently a malware has been identified that look alike #Chrome browser.
Malware is a piece of code that will carry out malicious activity in the target computers compromising the security of the computer or any other devices.
Security Researchers at PcRisk has discovered a new malware that look alike Google Chrome and it replaces the original version in the victim computer. The browser provides all the necessary functionalities such as
Browsing
Pop up and display Advertisement
Tracking users
Redirecting to the bogus websites and many more
This piece of malware also states that it has been developed at Clara labs who are the designers of #Tortuga and #Unico. It looks very similar to that of the Google Chrome to trick the users.
The browser has been named as #eFast browser by the developers and the browser will exactly look alike chrome because it has been built upon the Chromium open source project.
It is also noted that the browser replaces completely the chrome and also starts affecting the files associated with the file formats such as .jpeg and .html.
Users are recommended to check their system for any existence of the #eFast browser and uninstall them completely by following the instructions.
P.C : The post is to create awareness and not to create any negative impact.
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