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Microsoft has warned users about a new strain of malware called ADROSC Adrozek “, Saying that it infects tens of thousands of computers daily.
The US magazine “BBC” declared that the new generation of programs is capable of infecting users’ devices, stealing their data and hijacking browsers..
When the new strain hijacks the device, modifications are made to the browser by disabling file integrity checks, disabling the safe browsing feature, allowing harmful add-ons to work in incognito mode without user permission, as well as modifying the page. default browser startup..
Microsoft said in its warning that this malicious software had been active since last May and peaked in August.
He continued: “We believe that it infects more than 30,000 surfers every day around the world.“.
To protect itself, the giant company suggests not downloading programs and files from “notorious sources”, and also recommends the use of antivirus programs..
As a precaution, it is also recommended to uninstall and reinstall the web browsers you are using now.
Source: Sky News
