Anti-spyware 101

It is rather odd for a search engine to be called SmartShopSave.com, because it implies that it has something to do with shopping. However, it is an all-round search engine, but one that you should remove, because it is nothing more than a browser hijacker. This search engine comes bundled with malicious installers that set it as your browser’s default homepage without your permission. Nevertheless, this search engine has additional problems that we are going to cover throughout this article. We are also going to discuss how SmartShopSave.com is distributed, how it works, and how you can get rid of it. So without further ado, let us get to it. 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 »

Mysearch-engine.net is a generic browser hijacker. This infection enters your system unexpectedly and then modifies your default browser settings. If you allow this hijacker to remain in your system, Mysearch-engine.net can seriously damage your computer by exposing it to corrupted websites and potential malware infections. Any security-minded computer user will see to it that Mysearch-engine.net gets removed as soon as possible. While you are at it, you should also look for other unfamiliar applications, because browser hijackers often travel in software packages that install multiple unwanted programs on the target computer. Do what you must to protect your PC from harm. 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 »

Whenever a search engine like Searchapprove.com shows up in your browsers as your home page, you should ask yourself these questions: “How did it get there?” and “What are the risks of having this search engine?” Luckily for you, we are here to answer you these questions so that you can effectively step up and protect your computer from this and similar malware infections. Our malware specialists have classified Searchapprove.com as a browser hijacker since it can make changes in your browsers without your permission. If this is not a good enough reason for you to want to delete Searchapprove.com right away, we will give you more. For the details, please go on reading our full article. Read more »