
How did install on my computer?Īs mentioned above, is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups. Therefore, using a fake Internet search engine regularly can result in high-risk adware or malware infections. Some even generate results leading to malicious websites. They cause unwanted redirects and continually record various user-system information. There are dozens of fake search engines virtually identical to including, for example,, , and .Īs with, these websites also offer so-called 'useful features' (for example, improved search results, quick access to popular websites, local weather forecasts, etc.), however, fake search engines are designed only to generate revenue for the developers, whilst regular users receive no value. If you encounter unwanted redirects to, uninstall all suspicious applications/browser plug-ins and never visit this rogue site again. Therefore, information tracking can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. This information might contain personal details that developers share with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse personal information to generate revenue. Therefore, returning browsers to their previous states becomes impossible and unwanted redirects significantly diminish the web browsing experience.Īnother downside is information tracking - and helper objects continually track Internet browsing activity by gathering IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and various other similar information.

In addition, they are unable to revert the aforementioned changes, since deceptive set-ups stealthily install a number of third party applications and/or browser plug-ins (so-called "helper objects") to automatically reassign browser settings when attempts are made to change them. Therefore, users continually encounter unwanted redirects to website. Set-ups append this same URL to the target of each browser shortcut.

Rogue set-ups hijack Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, stealthily assigning the default search engine and homepage options to.

Furthermore, it is promoted using deceptive download/installation set-ups that modify Internet browser settings without permission. In fact, records various information relating to Internet browsing activity. Therefore, many users believe that this site is legitimate and useful. Judging on appearance alone, it barely differs from Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other similar search engines. Developers present as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results.
