Avoid problems that can be caused by uptobox.com

What is uptobox[.]com?

uptobox[.]com offers a file hosting service. Users can upload their files and share them with other people, however, uptobox[.]com uses rogue advertising networks and contains illegal files such as set-ups of cracked software.

People who use this web page risk being tricked into download of potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) and experiencing redirects to potentially malicious pages.

People who use uptobox[.]com are redirected to other, dubious websites. For example, apple.com-shield-device[.]live. In effect, uptobox[.]com is a deceptive site that tricks visitors into downloading and installing dubious software. It shows a fake virus alert and encourages visitors to remove 'detected threats' with the advertised software immediately.

In fact, uptobox[.]com might lead to other pages that promote browser hijackers, adware, and other PUAs. Browser hijackers change browser settings (promote fake search engines) and gather user-data. For example, IP addresses, URLs of visited pages, entered search queries, geolocations, etc.

Developers share the data with other parties (who might be cyber criminals and misuse the details to generate revenue). Adware displays unwanted ads that lead to dubious pages and even unwanted downloads and installations. Apps of this type display coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups and others that conceal underlying content of opened pages.

Furthermore, uptobox[.]com contains set-ups of cracked (illegal) software. In many cases, these set-ups are designed by cyber criminals who attempt to trick people into installing high-risk malware such as ransomware. To prevent problems caused by this website, simply do not use it.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by uptobox.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.20.68.21
Observed Domains	ftp.uptobox[.]com, ads.uptobox[.]com, login.uptobox[.]com, ads2.uptobox[.]com, www63.uptobox[.]com, www84.uptobox[.]com, www91.uptobox[.]com, www58.uptobox[.]com, www15.uptobox[.]com, www44.uptobox[.]com.
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution Methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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uptobox[.]com is similar to openload[.]co, filerio[.]in, nitroflare[.]com, and many other sites. Generally, these pages use rogue ad networks, redirect people to dubious pages, contain dubious ads, and so on. People who use them risk causing unwanted downloads and installations, and experiencing problems with privacy, browsing safety, and so on.

How did adware install on my computer?

PUAs are usually downloaded and installed through untrustworthy, deceptive ads or when software developers employ a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". They use this to trick people into downloading and installing PUAs with regular software (usually freeware).

To achieve this, they include PUAs in various download or installation set-ups and hide them in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings. Information regarding the presence of additionally-included apps is usually not properly disclosed.

Most people end up having PUAs downloaded and installed when they download and install other programs without checking and changing the settings available in the settings.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download files and programs from official, trustworthy websites and avoid using sources such as third party software downloaders, installers, unofficial pages, and other similar channels.

Furthermore, do not skip steps of any download or installation setup and deselect offers to download or install programs that can be found in settings such as "Custom", "Advanced". Do not click ads that are shown on dubious web pages relating to gambling, pornography, adult dating, and so on.

They usually lead to other untrustworthy pages. If a browser shows unwanted ads or opens untrustworthy sites, check for unwanted extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins installed on the browser and remove them immediately. Also uninstall unwanted, suspicious programs from the computer (operating system).

If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of uptobox[.]com website (GIF):

Screenshot of a deceptive page opened by unptobox[.]com:

uptobox[.]com opens another dubious web page:

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Quick menu:

• What is uptobox[.]com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes uptobox[.]com redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by uptobox.com, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by uptobox.com, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by uptobox.com removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by uptobox.com, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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