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Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has analyzed Searchoko.com, and the conclusion is that this seemingly harmless search tool is a browser hijacker that should be removed from any browser it takes over. We have thoroughly analyzed this suspicious browser hijacker, but the reality is that there is very little information about it. From what we have gathered, the creator of this hijacker has not made it transparent, which makes it unreliable. If you do not know how the search tool works, you definitely cannot trust it, and we talk more about this in the report. Of course, the point of this report is to show you how to delete Searchoko.com, but you can make your own decision regarding this. Keep reading to learn more about our findings and do your own research to figure out if you want to erase the hijacker from your Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer browser as well. Read more »

Registersearch2016.com is a browser hijacker identical to Bestsearch2016.com and Daiksearch2016.com. As all these search tools look and act the same, specialists are sure that they come from the same developer. No matter which one of these questionable search tools you find set on your browsers, you have to remove it. You should especially do that if this search tool does not return search results because it will, most probably, not start acting beneficially. If it did, we would still not recommend using this search engine to find the information on the web because it cannot be trusted. Researchers have found that it provides users with promotional links that can redirect to bad websites. On top of that, the presence of Registersearch2016.com might result in the identity theft because this search tool, even though it does not have a Privacy Policy document, is known to be able to record various personal details about users. Read more »

Webstarts.biz may look like a typical search engine but is far from being one. Our security experts have classified it as a browser hijacker and advise that you remove it as soon as you notice that it has replaced your browser’s homepage address. It comes bundled with malicious installers designed to inject it into your browser secretly. Furthermore, this type of browser hijacker also hijacks the Target line, so getting rid of it may be tricky, but possible nonetheless. Please read this whole article and consult the removal guide presented below. Read more »

Ww-searchings.com is an application that acts as a browser hijacker. Apparently, it can alter browser preferences on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. The software does so by changing your default homepage with its search engine. Since the program might provide users not only with search results but also with third-party advertising content, it could be that its creators receive money when you click such ads. Sadly, some of them could originate from malicious web pages, so it is advisable to stay away from the ads as much as possible or better yet eliminate the browser hijacker and get rid of them. If you still have any doubts about the application, we urge you to keep reading the article, but if you did not install it intentionally, you should not hesitate and simply erase it with the removal instructions placed below the text. Read more »

Daiksearch2016.com is a non-functional search engine that our researchers have categorized as a browser hijacker because of the way it is distributed. Our malware analysts suggest that you remove it because it is distributed in a dishonest manner which means that it is set to replace your browser’s homepage address without your knowledge or authorization. Moreover, it might feature murky promotional links in its search results as well as on its main page and could even collect information about you. Therefore, it poses a risk to your computer’s security and your personal privacy. While it is still being distributed, it does not work, so it will not process the search queries entered in its search box. But let us suppose that it does work and see where it takes us. Read more »

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 »

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 »