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Mim-search2016.com is a potentially risky search engine that might end up on your computer even though our malware researchers at anti-spyware-101.com say that it is not yet popular. As a matter of fact, our tests show that this search engine seems to be down for the moment. This could be due to a new version coming out but it is also possible that the authors simply pulled the plug on this one. It is still important for us to tell you why this infection could pose a threat to your system security and what related threats you may have expect if you find this search engine in your browsers. Our researchers have categorized this threat as a browser hijacker because it can change the home page setting in your browsers so that you will be exposed to it every time you launch them. It seems that this hijacker can show up in any of the major browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. Therefore, we recommend that you take action and remove Mim-search2016.com before you find yourself in the middle of other more serious problems. Please continue reading our article if you would like to know more about how you can defend your system from similar attacks. Read more »

Searchisweb.com is almost identical to Searchgle.com, Searchpause.com, and Worldonsearch.com because all of them are browser hijackers. Therefore, we advise that you remove it as soon as possible. We have classified it as a hijacker because of the simple fact that it is disseminated via malicious methods that aim to replace your browser’s homepage address without your knowledge or authorization. The reason for hijacking the homepage is simple — Searchisweb.com is designed to show promoted links in its search results. Also, it is set to collect information about you to tailor specific advertisements that would be in accordance with your interests. However, you should not expect this search engine to be useful as its primary objective is to generate advertising revenue for its owners. Read more »

Our malware researchers have come across a questionable search engine known as Searchgle.com. After analyzing it, they deemed it a browser hijacker and advise everyone who has it to remove as soon as the opportunity arises. Their research has revealed that it is disseminated in a dishonest clandestine manner that involves software bundling. Further research revealed that its main page features advertisements and its search results can also have promotional links injected into them. Moreover, it can obtain anonymous information about you and use it for advertising purposes. For more detailed information, please read this whole article. Read more »

Although Seargoo.com does not look that much different than your regular search engine, our research team warns that this browser hijacker is more than just suspicious. It appears that this search tool could be dangerous, and that is the main reason we recommend removing it from your browsers (it is most likely to affect Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox). The hijacker could have been installed without your permission, but it is also possible that you have let it in yourself. Whatever the case might be, you should delete Seargoo.com to make sure that your virtual security is not jeopardized. If you do not know what we are talking about here, you will find a lot of useful information about the search tool in this report. If you believe you know everything there is to know, you can move to the guide below. First, read the last section of the report because the elimination process is not that straightforward. Read more »

Iyi123.com is a search engine that is a major component in a browser hijacker infection. Even though the infection rate of this threat is not very high, it might still sneak onto your computer one day and then change the settings of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer. To be frank, all these browsers will be hijacked, and Iyi123.com will be set without your permission. This questionable search tool should replace your homepage, default search engine, and, in some cases, even the New Tab page, so you will definitely see its presence and notice that the changes have been applied to your browsers. Users tend to find the presence of Iyi123.com quite irritating because they can no longer use search engines and homepages they like, so we suggest them getting rid of this search engine without further consideration. Of course, this search tool should be eliminated not only because it is annoying. According to specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, users might also be taken to unreliable websites if they continue using Iyi123.com as their default search engine. If you do not feel convinced yet, read this article and find more reasons to delete this search tool. Read more »

Searchpause.com is a browser hijacker and also a new version of other similar threats, such as searchopa.com, mytrustsearch.com, myinfosearch.biz, and other programs alike. According to our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com, the threat might not only replace user’s default homepage but also display unreliable search results and gather information related to the user. Since you are reading this article, you probably suspected it yourself that the application might be dangerous. In that case, we urge you to keep reading the text and learn all important details about the browser hijacker. Plus, since our specialists recommend Searchpause.com removal, we prepared manual deletion instructions, which you can use if you scroll below the article. Read more »

You can end up with Searchtodo.com, a Brazilian search engine, in your three major browsers after you install an infectious downloader you click on a questionable file-sharing site. You may think that you are installing a free application, but, instead, you may let malware infections on board, including this potentially unsafe search engine. Our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have found that this search engine may introduce you to unreliable third-party content through advertisements and links. Clicking on these could be quite detrimental to your system security. This is why we recommend that you remove Searchtodo.com as soon as you can because before long, you could cause more security-related issues by simply keeping this threat on board. If you want to know more about this infection and the potential risks it may hold for you, please continue reading our article. Read more »