What is Memberacy Search?
Memberacy Search is a potentially unwanted program that enters your computer accidentally. It is not a malicious infection though. So it means that you probably added the extension to your browser willingly, even if you were not fully aware of it. This also means that there are probably a lot more unwanted applications installed on your computer, and they are the ones that make your browser work quite slow. It goes without saying that you must remove Memberacy Search and other unwanted applications from your computer. If you think you cannot do it on your own, you can employ a powerful antispyware tool to help you do it automatically.
Where does Memberacy Search come from?
There are at least three ways for this extension to enter your system. First, the program has an official homepage. You can access the pay via memberacy.com. There is nothing much on the website because it is only there to give you an impression that the program is legitimate and safe. You will only see one big CLICK HERE button at the top of the page, and there will be a line in small letters below that says:
By clicking the button above and installing a new Search App tab in Chrome, I accept and agree to comply with license agreement with the end user and the Privacy Policy.
It basically means that you are aware of anything that can happen when this extension is added to your browser, and you agree to it. It goes without saying that users tend to install new programs and applications without even reading such documents because the clauses are a default. But potentially unwanted programs make use of such practice, saying that users have agreed even to some of their functions that could be considered undesirable or intrusive.
The homepage is not the only source for this application. You can also find Memberacy Search on the Chrome Web Store. Adding the extension to your browser from there is not much of a problem, but then again, the question is whether you really need this app. It says that this extension is a Search App and it “allows you to explore millions of the most popular websites.” And sure, when you add this program willingly, it might sound like a good idea, but what about the most common distribution method, when users do not even understand how Memberacy Search is added to their browsers?
We are talking about software packages here. When users download freeware from file sharing websites and those third-party installers set up several applications on the computer automatically. Normally, it should be possible to avoid adding unwanted programs if you were to check what the installation wizard tells you. But breezing through the installation eventually leads to potentially unwanted programs like Memberacy Search being added to your system.
What does Memberacy Search do?
The extension does not do much. The most noticeable thing is the search engine modification on Chrome. The program changes it to memberacy.com/?q=. You may not even notice it at first because eventually, all your searches get redirected to Google Search. But the problem is that with this modification, Memberacy Search can track your web browsing habits for online marketing purposes. And the longer this tracking continues, the bigger is the possibility that you will get exposed to the potentially harmful content.
That is not to say that Memberacy Search intends to steal anything from you or that it wants to infect you with malware. The extension simply becomes a paw in a bigger scheme, where cyber criminals want to make some money or simply rip you off.
How do I remove Memberacy Search?
Since the extension is rather intrusive, you will do yourself a favor if you remove it today. It is very easy to delete Memberacy Search manually, but if you do not want to do it yourself, you can always acquire a legitimate antispyware tool that will help you terminate all the unwanted programs at once.
However, let us not forget that computer security tool is not the only thing that will ensure your system’s safety. You should also review your web browsing habits and avoid websites that might be associated with potential threats. After all, what you do online eventually also translates into your system’s safety.
Manual Memberacy Search Removal
- Launch your Chrome browser.
- Press Alt+F and click More tools.
- Go to Extensions.
- Delete the memberacy extension and reboot your browser.
- Scan your PC with SpyHunter.
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