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Search.chedot.com is yet another search engine that our malware researchers have classified as a browser hijacker. Thus, we advocate for its removal, because it is set to change your browser’s default homepage without notifying or giving you a choice in the matter. Our researchers have concluded that this browser hijacker is configured to display modified search results that can be unreliable. We are of the opinion that the entities Search.chedot.com promotes can be unreliable as this hijacker’s developers are only interested in making money from advertising. We have more detailed information regarding this browser hijacker, so if your system has become infected with it, then we invite you to continue reading. Read more »

If you have noticed that some of your web browser’s default settings were altered without your knowledge, it is very likely that Coolersearch.com is up and running on your PC. Malware researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com have classified this program as an invasive search engine, which should not be used by any security-conscious user since it exhibits quite a few controversial features and could even put your whole operating system in jeopardy. A rather large number of Internet users already have their PC infected with this dubious search engine as the creators of it often use deceiving and invasive distribution methods. If you happen to be one of those unlucky users, you should take immediate measure and delete Coolersearch.com without any second thoughts because it holds no valuable features whatsoever. Make sure to remove the invasive search engine by following the instructions that we provide below as they are easy to use and will delete the intrusive piece of software entirely. Read more »

If you have noticed that your default search engine was alerted without any notification, you must know that it is a major indication that a suspicious search engine known as Search.whiteskyservices.com is operating on your computer. Such a situation is not the one you want to find yourself in since the search engine in questions exhibits quite a few suspicious and invasive features, which could consequently turn out to be rather harmful. During the research we have found out that a large number of users already have this invasive piece of software active on their operating system as developers of it tend to use devious distribution methods. Make sure to read the rest of this report to find out why the complete removal of Search.whiteskyservices.com should not be delayed. Read more »

Yourmapsnow.com may look like your regular search engine, but it is not just a search engine. It is regarded as a potentially unwanted program that you should remove once you notice it on your computer. This browser hijacker’s main purpose is to redirect web traffic to its promoted search engine. Yourmapsnow.com’s developers have created a browser extension and program compatible with the most popular web browsers to forcefully change your browser’s homepage to its promoted address. The purpose of doing all of this is, of course, money. Search engines such as this one process search queries and redirect them to Yahoo.com, which might show modified search results of questionable reliability. If your computer has been infected with this hijacker, then we strongly recommend removing it, since it can compromise your PC’s security. Read more »

Bilisearch.com is a suspicious search engine that you do not want to find in your browsers. If it appears as your new homepage, it may be a sign that your computer has been attacked by a browser hijacker. In that case, the mere presence of this search engine is illegal and you should take action right away. Otherwise, you may leave an open door to cyber criminals to exploit the vulnerabilities of your system and steal your personally identifiable information or any other data you may store on your hard drive. But there are all kinds of other risks when it comes to this browser hijacker. According to our malware researchers, you have only one choice, and it is to remove Bilisearch.com from your computer. If you want to learn more about this infection and how it can harm your system, please go on with this article. Read more »

Tapxchange.com is one browser hijacker that is distributed using deceptive methods and is set to become your browser’s homepage without your authorization. Removing it is of utmost importance, because its search results may contain promotional links and advertisements that can be malicious. Furthermore, our researchers have found that this hijacker’s search function does not really work all that well. So you may be subjected to unreliable content if Tapxchange.com’s search works or it may not work at all. Either way, this search engine is unreliable and you should delete it as soon as possible. Read more »

There is no doubt that you will see the presence of Search.internetquickaccess.com search engine if you install a program called Internet Quick Access. This program might use another search engine too (safebrowsesearch.com); however, people who install Internet Quick Access these days say that they have encountered Search.internetquickaccess.com. This search engine is an integral part of Internet Quick Access potentially unwanted program, so you will see it every time you open this web browser. Yes, Internet Quick Access is a browser which is based on the Chromium (open-source web browser). The only way to eliminate the search engine which it distributes is to erase it from the system fully. Do you want to find out how to do that? Read this article from beginning to end. Read more »