What is ArcadeGiant?

What is ArcadeGiant?
ArcadeGiant is deemed as an unwanted popup on the browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Once it gets on your computer, it masquerades itself as an extension or an add-on to get itself attached on the browser so that it can bypass the detection of your antivirus program and yours. Modification of your browser default settings like search engine is performed without your permission. As a result, ArcadeGiant.org always pops up when you start up your PC, getting you redirected to gameharbor.org. Some victims have tried to uninstall the attacked browser to get rid of the annoying popup. Without luck, ArcadeGiant comes back again and again after reinstalling the browser.

As mentioned above, ArcadeGiant is able to modify essential web browser settings, and cause unwanted redirection while you are browsing online. It also decreases default security level and can add undesirable or insecure add-on to your machine without your permission. Once hijacked, you will find very annoying as you will keep receiving numerous ads when you browse online. It pops up advertisement ads in the bottom right hand corner of your page automatically and then plays the ad against your will. Sometimes it also has many underlined words on the pages you are browsing. You are not able to close or minimize those pop-up windows. Please be aware that this adware can access your data and collect your cookies for generating personalized ads, you have to get rid of it as quickly as you can.


Problems that ArcadeGiant may result in:

1. It is able to become the startup page of your web browser via modifying browser settings. No matter which browser you are using (Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Opera), you can see the browser is occupied by it completely.
2. It may also install plug-ins, extensions and toolbars in the browser so as to record your search history as well as cookies.
3. You need to wait for a long time when visiting websites because the browser always gets stuck and is slow in reaction.
4. This annoying redirect may also result in unstable Internet connection and system freezes frequently.
5. You are forced to receive many advertisement windows when the computer is connected to the Internet.

Harmful Traits of Ads by ArcadeGiant

1.Sneaks into the system without any consent.
2.Modifies DNS settings to cause dubious redirect.
3.Opens a new tab of itself once you open the affected browser.
4.Records browsing preference and displays ads correspondingly.
5.Downgrades browsing settings to promote sponsored sites.
6.Takes up plenty of system resources to slow down the computer.
7.Blocks visit to antivirus and tech support websites.
8.Disables Windows update and other security services.