: These programs hijack your browser to display constant pop-up ads and can significantly slow down your device.
: Pop-ups on compromised websites may claim you need a "required update" (like a video player or browser update) to view content.
If you encounter a prompt to download a file with a name like this, it is frequently associated with:
: More dangerous versions can encrypt your personal files and demand payment (ransomware) or silently steal your passwords and financial data (spyware). Viruses & Malware - Rhode Island State Police