Gerion.xyz is a malicious website that infects computers by tricking users into allowing browser notifications. When a user visits the website, they are prompted with a message claiming that they need to click “Allow” to verify that they are not a robot. However, by clicking “Allow,” the user unknowingly gives Gerion.xyz permission to send them browser notifications.
Once the user has allowed notifications from Gerion.xyz, they will start receiving a barrage of pop-up notifications promoting various dubious websites and products. These notifications can be very intrusive and annoying, making it difficult for the user to browse the internet. Gerion.xyz primarily targets popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, and can infect devices running on Windows, macOS, and Android operating systems. Users should be cautious when visiting unfamiliar websites and always be wary of granting permissions for browser notifications to prevent falling victim to Gerion.xyz and other similar attacks.