Deceiving domain - Mp3pro.xyz
Mp3pro.xyz is a program that changes major browser settings. The homepage is often changed to a YouTube video MP3 converter. Even though this service might seem useful to you, we do not recommend using it as you cannot know where you might be taken while converting specific links.
Continuously, Mp3pro.xyz might be responsible for displaying intrusive advertisements, offers, deals, and surveys on your computer screen. Redirecting is also one of the main capabilities of the browser hijacker. These sessions are supposed to take the user to affiliate sources, however, there is a possibility of landing on an infectious website.
Browser hijackers such as Mp3pro.xyz are often spread by "software bundling" when injected into some type of software package. Also, you can meet the PUP while entering some types of advertisements or hyperlinks on unsecured domains.
| Name | Mp3pro.xyz |
|---|---|
| Type | Potentially unwanted program |
| Tasks | This suspicious app modifies major browser settings such as the homepage, new tab URL, and default search provider. Also, it can display a lot of advertising content, cause frequent redirects, etc. |
| Distribution | The PUP is often distributed in bundles with other software or can be found in unsecured hyperlinks/adverts |
| Detections | Mp3pro.xyz virus has been detected to be suspicious, according to VirusTotal information |
Mp3pro.xyz violations
2CR-015: The browser hijacker has been marked as suspicious by an AV tool
2CR-004: The PUP sets the default search provider to a YouTube video MP3 converter
