Maturetube.me
Posted: July 21, 2023
Threat Metric
The following fields listed on the Threat Meter containing a specific value, are explained in detail below:
Threat Level: The threat level scale goes from 1 to 10 where 10 is the highest level of severity and 1 is the lowest level of severity. Each specific level is relative to the threat's consistent assessed behaviors collected from SpyHunter's risk assessment model.
Detection Count: The collective number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular malware threat. The detection count is calculated from infected PCs retrieved from diagnostic and scan log reports generated by SpyHunter.
Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.
Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.
% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.
Ranking: | 21,970 |
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Threat Level: | 2/10 |
Infected PCs: | 5 |
First Seen: | July 21, 2023 |
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Last Seen: | January 28, 2024 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Maturetube.me is a type of software categorized as a browser hijacker, which stealthily infiltrates your device and starts generating numerous advertisements. Its main objective is revenue generation, but these ads can pose risks by redirecting users to unsecured websites hosting scams or malware. This article sheds light on the nature of this application and provides guidance on its removal.
Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), like Maturetube.me, belong to a software category known for displaying ads and indirectly threatening computer systems. They can manipulate system settings and display ads to generate financial gains.
Maturetube.me can enter your device through various means, including software bundling during installation with other applications, or as a result of an underlying malware or spyware infection.
Once on your device, Maturetube.me components from an alleged porn or adult content site performs several operations, primarily altering web browser settings such as the homepage and new tab. This alteration often leads to an inundation of ads during browsing sessions. These ads, ranging from banners to pop-ups and push notifications, not only slow down devices but also redirect users to potentially harmful websites or scams.
While Maturetube.me is not classified as a computer virus, it is considered potentially unwanted software due to its indirect risks to devices.
Despite not being a virus, Maturetube.me poses a threat to devices, primarily through the ads it generates for profit. Many of these ads can lead users to dangerous websites, increasing the risk of computer virus infections or involvement in scams.
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