This Digitalprivacyalert.org redirect is caused by adware installed on your computer. Such adware programs are bundled with other free software that you download off of the Internet. It also appears when visiting infected websites. Unfortunately, some free downloads do not adequately disclose that other software will also be installed and you may find that you have installed adware without your knowledge.
Once this malicious program is installed, whenever you will browse the Internet, an ad from Digitalprivacyalert.org will randomly pop-up.
These ads are aimed to promote the installation of additional questionable content including web browser toolbars, optimization utilities and other products, all so the adware publisher can generate pay-per-click revenue.
When infected with this adware program, other common symptoms include:
- Advertising banners are injected with the web pages that you are visiting.
- Random web page text is turned into hyperlinks.
- Browser popups appear which recommend fake updates or other software.
- Other unwanted adware programs might get installed without the user’s knowledge.
RECOMMENDATION DO NOT FOLLOW THE PROMPTS OR INSTALL THIS PROGRAM. RATHER CLICK the “X” in UPPER RIGHT CORNER. THEN RUN YOUR Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware Program.
