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Browser hijackers are infamous for causing major disruptions as you are surfing the web. 9o0gle.com is an application that is fully capable of ruining your online experience in quite a few ways. If you ever come across this program, make sure not to download or install it. This is paramount since seemingly irrelevant changes made to your web browser's default settings will make surfing the web the way you are used to virtually impossible. It is critical to highlight the fact that in some instances this hijacker might be the main reason your operating system could be at risk of being infected with some unknown malicious application. Read the rest of our report to find out more about the invasive and even potentially harmful functionality of 9o0gle.com. This way you will understand why we advise anyone who already has this hijacker on their PC to remove it without any hesitation. You can get rid of it by following the detailed instructions that we present below. Read more »

Search-shield.com is a questionable search engine that might be distributed through pop-up advertisements. It is crucial to mention that such pop-ups could appear with a help of unreliable software, such as adware, browser hijackers, and so on. The application might set Search-shield.com as the user’s default search engine or homepage. If you noticed such changes, you should replace the website with a trustworthy one because using the search tool may cause you trouble. Despite the fact that the application looks like Bing, you might receive slightly different results from the ones that you should get on bing.com. It looks like the software could modify gathered results by placing additional third-party ads. These ads might be dangerous to the system, but to learn more, you should read the rest of the article. Also, there is a removal guide below the text that users could use if they decide to delete the application. Read more »

Once again, we have another newly released browser hijacker that comes from the SaferBrowser family of browser hijackers. Like its predecessors, Search.searchlen.com is a malicious search engine that you ought to remove as soon as possible. According to our malware researchers, it is set to hijack your browser’s homepage address and search provider settings. The purpose of this is to redirect web traffic and subject you to promotional links presented in this hijacker’s search results. As a result, the developers and their clients make money, but you run the risk of your computer becoming infected with malware, and there is no way to validate the legitimacy of the promotions. Read more »

Search.yourpackagesnow.com is not a program that you want to find active on your operating system. This is so because the devious application in question has been classified as yet another browser hijacker that you should remove without second thoughts if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer. It is critical to do so since the hijacker in question is capable of making fundamental changes to your web browser's default settings which in consequence can make your overall online experience into a miserable one, to say the least. While such functionality is its most prominent feature, you must also be notified about the dangers regarding it; having it active on your PC might be harmful as your operating system could be exposed to devious web content. To surf the web the way you are used to and to maintain a fully secure system at all times, you need to conduct a complete removal of Search.yourpackagesnow.com as soon as possible. Read more »

Search.funsocialtabsearch.com is a browser hijacker that will enter your computer when you expect it the least. This type of security threat usually changes your default settings and redirects you to unfamiliar websites that may prove to be dangerous. It is very often that users do not realize how dangerous browser hijackers can be. They usually look like your ordinary search engines, and users end up ignoring them. However, if this program changed your browser’s settings, you have to remove Search.funsocialtabsearch.com from your computer. The longer it remains in your system, the more damage it may cause, especially if the program gets exploited by cyber criminals. Read more »

Safesurfs.net can show up in your browsers silently, i.e., without your permission or knowledge. This questionable search page can change the Target lines of your browser shortcuts and start up as your new home page every time you open any one of your major browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome. Unfortunately, contrary to its name, this search page can actually put your virtual security at risk. In fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com have classified this infection as a browser hijacker. This malware can expose you to unreliable websites through content it may display on your screen. Therefore, we advise you to remove Safesurfs.net from your computer as soon as possible because the longer your keep it there, the more chances it has to harm your privacy and your system. It is also important to mention that this browser hijacker may not even be the only threat you are facing right now. For the details, please read on. Read more »

Have you been forced into installing Search.yourmediatabsearch.com? This search tool is linked to the YourMediaTab extension allegedly powered by Stepitapp, which follows in the footsteps of Imali Media and SaferBrowser. If you want the extension, you will have to accept the search tool as well, which is why it is classified as a browser hijacker. This is exactly how users are introduced to Search.funsocialtabsearch.com, Search.socialnewpagessearch.com, and other Imali Media and SaferBrowser hijackers. Of course, it is also possible that they will corrupt your browsers (Chrome or Firefox) without your permission, but it is most likely that you will know about the installation of this suspicious search tool. Now, the fact that you are responsible for letting it in does not change the fact that you should remove Search.funsocialtabsearch.com from your browsers. If you need help erasing this hijacker, you should continue reading. Read more »

If your browser’s homepage has been changed to Wizesearch.com, then rest assured that your PC has been infected with a browser hijacker, and you should remove it. It only appears as if it is a legitimate search engine but the fact that it is distributed in a dishonest manner makes it an infection. Not only that, but it is set to redirect web traffic and subject you to promotional links of unverified legitimacy. It is part of a web monetization campaign, and its primary objective is to generate adverting revenue for its developers and their advertising partners. To find out more about this seemingly reliable yet malicious search engine, please read this whole article. Read more »

Funtabstvsearch.com is a browser hijacker that affects the Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer web browsers. This program modifies your default start page settings, and it forces you to go through several redirections before you can access the website you want. This type of intrusive behavior should not be tolerated. It is your job to remove Funtabstvsearch.com from your computer immediately. While you are at it, please scan your system with a licensed antispyware tool to locate other unfamiliar and potentially harmful programs. You know what they say: it never rains, but it pours; so you can expect quite a lot of ugly in your computer. Read more »

As Pokémon Go is a very popular game these days, many users download third-party software that should help to play it. At first glance, the PokeDex Search extension promoting Home.getpokedex.com seems to be a useful piece of software, so there are some people who download the extension themselves and then notice the changes applied to their browsers. As you have probably understood, you will encounter Home.getpokedex.com. It will be set in the place of your homepage and the New Tab page, whereas your search engine will be changed to search.getpokedex.com. You will definitely see these changes if you use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers. To be frank, the PokeDex Search extension is not as useful as it claims to be. In addition, it will not allow you to set another search engine, homepage, and the New Tab page you prefer unless you get rid of it fully. Researchers at anti-spyware-101.com suggest doing that as soon as possible not only because it is the only way to change the browsers’ settings, but also because there is a small possibility that Home.getpokedex.com will expose you to potential threats if you use its search box to find the information on the web. Read more »