dictionaryext.xyz
Short bio
The domain dictionaryext.xyz is blocked because it is a search hijacker that delivers a forced Firefox extension. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) is forced on users because they are unable to leave the site until they have installed the extension.
Malicious behavior
The site displays a login prompt.
The site keeps repeating this prompt.
The website claims you need to update Firefox.
Protection
Malwarebytes blocks any connection to this domain.
Malwarebytes blocks the connection to the domains that provide the code for the extension.
Exclusion
Should users wish to visit a blocked Domain and exclude it from being blocked, they can add it to the exclusions list. Here’s how to do it.
- Open Malwarebytes for Windows.
- Click the Detection History
- Click the Allow List
- To add an item to the Allow List, click Add.
- Select Allow a website.
- Select Add a URL and enter the domain that you wish to exclude.
- Click on Done and the domain should appear in your Allow List.