There have been many reports from users noticing “Gstatic.co m” in their browsers and some reports of users that are redirected in their browsers by “Gstatic”. In this article, we will guide you on the functionality of this domain and inform you if it is safe.
What is it “Gstatic”?
Gstatic.com is a domain owned by Google and is used to upload content from its Content Delivery Network. CDNs are used to upload website content to servers that are subsequently accessed through the Gstatic domain. Gstatic is also used to store static data like JS libraries, Style sheets, etc. There is also a domain called »http://connectivity.gstatic.com/ »used by Chrome and Android devices to verify Internet connectivity.
Checking Android Connectivity Through Gstatic
However, there is also a fake of this domain in the form of viruses. This virus has affected many people and is associated with adware. Adware is an application that is downloaded and installed on the computer and displays advertisements to the user. It is downloaded along with other content and installed in the background. Track user interests and then compile ads. These ads are shown when the user tries to open the browser and the application redirects them.
Is gstatic a virus?
There are conflicting reports on this situation, some users suggest that it is a safe site while others have had a terrible experience with the application. It is quite difficult to establish a verdict, so we suggest you scan the computer for viruses before making a decision. Sometimes, the virus / malware disguises itself as legitimate applications and infects the computer.
Therefore, running a full computer scan to determine if it is infected is not a bad idea. What's more, It is recommended to use Windows Defender to analyze if the operating system is up to date.
How to run a system scan?
To ensure that your computer is safe from viruses, we will perform a full system scan to isolate and eradicate malware from your computer. For that:
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Press »Windows» + »I» to open Settings.
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Click on »Update & Security» and select «Windows Security» in the left pane.
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Select the option »Protection against viruses and threats» and click on the button »Scan options«.
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Click on »Full analysis» and select the button »Analyze now«.
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Defender will now scan your computer to make sure it is safe from viruses.
