Deceiving domain - gusimp.net
Gusimp.net is the site that offers service for shortening the URLs. This is a direct adf.ly service that should be legitimate and useful, but this is often misused by malicious people who focus on generating revenue for their services and pages. Such online services deliver malware-laden content and trigger installations of other PUPs, adware-type intruders. This link-shortening page offers a monetization feature that allows getting paid for pushing the links to your site.
This gusimp.net page is one of many other sites that pushes and promotes Adfly service with misleading content and tricks people into allowing additional content and notifications from the same service. The page keeps users from exiting the web browser by delivering advertisements and other material directly on the screen, straight to the web browser.
URL | Gusimp.net |
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Type of malware associated | Adware/ redirect virus |
Distribution | During freeware installations and processes involving possibly malicious content, PUPs get downloaded on the machine directly. Deceptive pages and promotional content can also lead to cyber threat infiltrations |
Main issues | The biggest problem with intruders like adware or browser hijackers is the affected performance and speed. However, PUPs can access and track data regarding your online browsing history or preferences |
Possible damage | Such intruders can alter registry entries, damage system files or modify certain settings to keep on running, so you need to repair the damage to get back to normally working machine |