Adware.WSearch

Posted by Lisa Blanc on July 12, 2013

What is Adware.WSearch?

Adware.WSearch is an adware program that may manifest itself in constant pop-up advertisements on your dashboard. It has been there for a while now, as it is also known as Adware.Rugo and it has been first discovered in April 2007. This application has a moderate alert level, mostly because the only thing it does is displaying advertisements on your PC from time to time. However, due to the fact that the adware program enters your system surreptitiously, it should not be ignored. You have to remember that malware infections often find a way into your system via pop-up ads, so you have to remove Adware.WSearch from your PC to prevent possible malware intrusions.

Where does Adware.WSearch come from?

Adware programs often have many ways to enter your computer. Sometimes users install the programs themselves together with freeware applications they download at third party websites. Due to the fact that Adware.WSearch can install itself as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) or a service, we can assume that it is often bundled with freeware programs that users download onto their PCs willingly. It also shows that you need to be careful during freeware installation, because you may install potentially risky applications as well.

What does Adware.WSearch do?

Just as its name suggests, Adware.WSearch displays commercial advertisements. Also, it tries to hide itself from security products by deploying a driver to hide its files and registry modifications. Then it can connect to a remote server behind your back to update yourself. It is also common for adware programs to collect your web browsing data via cookies in order to display commercial content that would be related to your likes and preferences. However, all the data collected by Adware.WSearch could be leaked to a malicious third party, and you would be exposed to cyber criminals. It could be possible to experience money, data theft and even dangerous malware infection.

How to remove Adware.WSearch?

It may be hard to remove Adware.WSearch manually, because of registry modifications this program performs. Not to mention that there could be other potentially dangerous programs on your PC that you need to take care of. Therefore, run a full system scan with SpyHunter free scanner and then invest in a powerful antimalware tool to remove Adware.WSearch and other dangerous programs from your PC. You should also consider resetting your browser settings to default as to delete all the cookies that have been collecting your data. To do that, follow the instructions below.