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Indeed, after analyzing it, cybersecurity researchers have classified the site as a rogue page, dedicated to the proliferation of a popular browser-based tactic. Instead, its main function is to trick visitors into unknowingly enabling its push notification services. Users could be presented with an image of a robot and a message similar to: The implication is clear - users who wish to access the supposed content on the site must press the button to pass a CAPTCHA check. Users will start receiving various unwanted and intrusive advertisements while browsing, and in some cases, even when the browser itself is closed. The advertisements could promote various shady pages, additional unsafe destinations, and even PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) with browser hijacker or adware capabilities.

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