What is Search.searchwatchos.com?
Search.searchwatchos.com is a pesky browser hijacker which tries to convince users that it is a beneficial search provider. This computer infection normally gets installed on computers without permission, but, since it changes important settings on all web browsers, users quickly realize that their browsers have been hijacked by a browser hijacker. More specifically, the Search.searchwatchos.com browser hijacker alters homepages on all web browsers it finds installed on the computer. This means that the URL you set as your homepage will be removed. Instead, Search.searchwatchos.com will be set up and opened for users when they launch any of their browsers. Research conducted by specialists at anti-spyware-101.com has clearly shown that this search provider is not a reputable search engine users should use for performing web searches, so, even though it contains links that allow opening such pages as Netflix.com, AMC.com, and ESPN.com quickly, it should be deleted as soon as possible. A new URL could be set after getting rid of it fully, so remove this dubious search tool today.
What does Search.searchwatchos.com do?
Just like similar search tools developed by Polarity Technologies Ltd, for instance, search.searchdcnow.com and search.searchlivesp.com, it contains quick-access buttons and provides users with search results. It seems that the search provider which is the focus of this article is a part of the Watch Online Streams application. Of course, instead of a useful program, users discover a new search engine set on their all web browsers. Even though Search.searchwatchos.com is a working search tool, it is not advisable to let it stay because keeping it set means that you will see lots of sponsored search results when you search for the information online. They will downgrade your web searching experience and might even expose you to potential threats which lie down on third-party websites. Users end up on those websites against their will by clicking on sponsored search results provided for them. Not all third-party pages linked to ads which users see are bad, but, according to security specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, it is only a question of time when a user lands on a corrupted page. There is a huge risk to allow malware to enter the system by visiting such pages because they might contain harsh malware. Search.searchwatchos.com will not take responsibility for any problems which might arise if users pay visits to third-party pages periodically, so you could blame only yourself for using Search.searchwatchos.com.
Malware analysts have also revealed their recent finding in the Privacy Policy document of Search.searchwatchos.com. It has been found there that, on top of sponsored search results, this questionable search engine might also gather information about users. The gathered data is then going to be shared with third parties, which suggest that this information might be used to perform illegal activities. It would not be a huge problem if this Polarity search engine collected only non-personally identifiable information, but now it is clearly stated in one of its documents that it is going to collect users’ “URLs and search data, including search queries that may contain personally identifiable information.” It is quite risky to let suspicious search tools record information about you because you could never be sure that these details will not be shared with cyber criminals.
Where does Search.searchwatchos.com come from?
According to specialists, Search.searchwatchos.com is the most popular in the U.S at the time of writing. No, users do not set it voluntarily as their homepage. Research has clearly shown that this suspicious URL, a search tool, as it calls itself, comes bundled with free applications in software bundles. Users contribute to its entrance by installing software from dubious pages and allowing changes to be applied to all their browsers, but there is still no doubt that an illegal method of distribution is used to spread this browser hijacker because, as has been noticed, Search.searchwatchos.com is usually presented an additional offer which is hard to see if the Advanced software installation method is not chosen.
How do I remove Search.searchwatchos.com?
Changing the homepage back to the preferred page is one of the ways to get rid of Search.searchwatchos.com, but if you are interested in a quicker removal method, you should either go to reset your browsers to their default settings or delete the Search.searchwatchos.com browser hijacker with an automatic malware remover. Do not use the first tool which calls itself a reputable scanner because, most probably, it is not as trustworthy as it claims to be.
Reset browsers to remove Search.searchwatchos.com
Internet Explorer
- Start Internet Explorer.
- Open the Tools menu.
- On the Tools menu, click Internet options.
- Open the Advanced tab.
- Click Reset.
- Put a tick next to Delete personal settings.
- In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, click Reset again.
Mozilla Firefox
- Launch Mozilla Firefox.
- Press Alt+H to access Help.
- Click Troubleshooting information.
- At the top, click Refresh Firefox.
- In the confirmation box, click Refresh Firefox one more time.
Google Chrome
- Click on the button in the top-right corner when you start your browser.
- Select Settings.
- Go down to find Show advanced settings.
- Click on it.
- Click Reset settings.
- Click on the Reset button.
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