‘Newupdates2free.net’ Pop-Ups

Newupdates2free.net is a domain that has been found to be involved with typical phishing attacks that promote fake software updates. Newupdates2free.net and many other similar websites are used to display fake pop-up warnings and messages that the user's software is out of date, and he needs to update it in order to avoid compromising his system's security. The purpose of the fake Newupdates2free.net pop-ups might be to trick the user into installing junkware and other untrustworthy applications. Even though the Newupdates2free.net pop-ups usually promote updates for programs like Java, Flash Player, Media Player, etc., if you choose to accept the 'update', you are going to install a whole different application. Instead of an update, you may install adware that displays annoying ads that pose security risks or rogueware that imitates legitimacy. Newupdates2free.net pop-ups are usually displayed by programs that are distributed in software bundles. The responsible applications may get installed by users inadvertently when they opt for the default installation options instead of 'Custom' or 'Advanced installation. Although Newupdates2free.net is not the most dangerous threat that prowls the Web, users should still seek to identify what's causing the pop-ups and remove the culprit either manually or with the help of an anti-malware tool.