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The research shows that Dailybestsearch.com is another browser hijacker created by the ones who developed a suspicious application called Snap.Do. This variant might show users both commercial advertisements and modified search results. What you should be aware of is that such ads could lead you to dangerous web pages. The sites would belong to the software’s third-party partners, so they may have different Privacy Policy statements. In other words, users could be redirected to sites that would try to collect their personal data. Also, there are other possible risks as well, and if you want to know more about them, we encourage you to read the rest of the article. However, if you came here just to learn how to erase the threat, slide below the text and use the provided deletion instructions. Read more »

Noticing Fullsearching.com in your Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers as the new home page upon launching means that your operating system could be infected with a bunch of malware threats as well as potentially unwanted applications. Our malware specialists at Anti-Spyware-101.com say that this search engine mostly spreads through a questionable browser called Mustang Browser, which is built on the Chromium platform. But this browser may sneak onto your system through unofficial channels; therefore, there is a good chance that it enters with a couple of malware infections. For this reason, the presence of this search engine is undesirable and potentially harmful. But let us share with you in more detail why we believe that you should remove Fullsearching.com from your computer. Read more »

Discoveranswer.com is a search tool that might be offered for you when you download a software bundle. If you are asked to replace your homepage or default search provider with this strange tool, you need to think carefully. What do you know about it? Do you know how it works? Have you analyzed the Privacy Policy? Are you sure that you are safe using it? There are many questions associated with this suspicious search tool, and, unfortunately, not all users find answers to them. In general, it is most important that you answer questions regarding the entrance and the activity of this search tool. If you are sure that it was installed without your permission or if you are convinced that it is malicious, you should not hesitate to delete Discoveranswer.com for any longer. Even if that is not the case, there are reasons to remove this strange search engine. Read more »

Searchtechstart.com is a browser hijacker, and as such it can expose you to different types of corrupted content. Of course, a browser hijacker is not an extremely dangerous infection, but it should not be taken lightly because browser hijackers are often exploited by malevolent third parties for malware distribution. Thus, if your default homepage was modified without your permission, you should scroll down to the bottom of this article for the manual removal instructions. If you do not feel like deleting this program on your own, you can always invest in a powerful antispyware tool that would do the job for you. Read more »

If Searchiksa.com entered your system, you should be aware that the application is considered as a browser hijacker. It fits the category since it can settle on the user’s browser and change default preferences. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com report that the program could be distributed through unreliable channels, such as malicious pop-up advertisements. In fact, the search engine itself might promote third-party products and services to generate advertising revenue. The ads could appear below the search box or among the search results. If you want to get rid of the annoying ads or find it difficult to replace the homepage, we advise you to use the instructions available below and delete the browser hijacker. Also, it might be useful to read the full article, especially if you want to know more about Searchiksa.com or learn how to avoid similar threats. Read more »

Currentexplore.com is one of the most suspicious and mysterious search tools out there. This search engine is hosted on the same server as the infamous lookupopinion.com, detailexplore.com, and many other engines that all look alike. The strange thing is that none of these search tools work! When you enter search keywords into the provided search box, you will be informed that no results were found. It would not be so unusual if one search tool did not work, but the fact that many nearly identical search tools do not work at the same time is strange, and this matter needs further investigation. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers are sure that most “victims” of this strange search tool will have had it deleted by now. If you have not removed Currentexplore.com yet, you might be interested in the information provided within this report. Read more »