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Not every single search provider on the web is equally as beneficial, and Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com proves that. This suspicious search tool does not provide search results as expected, and it is capable of tracking computer users. If you do not want to have your virtual activity tracked and analyzed, this is the first program you need to eliminate from your operating system. Next, check for the related browser extension (MyCurrentNewsXP) and third-party software that, in some cases, enters the computer bundled with this hijacker. We identify this strange search tool as a hijacker because it can change your homepage and search provider settings, and, even if it is done with your permission, it can be dangerous. If you are still not sure why you should remove Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com from your web browsers, read this report and, if needed, use the comments section below to discuss this further. Read more »

Search.softorama.com search engine usually replaces the default search provider on the Google Chrome browser after users install an extension called Search by Softorama from the Chrome Store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/search-by-softorama/egjpneeldkigoemadblidfdjmmbohacd). It should be mentioned that another search engine, i.e. Softorama.searchalgo.com might be set too if you install the extension. This depends on many factors. Many users add this extension because they believe its promises to enable them to find popular web pages easily and quickly. We do not think that it will really do that. Besides, there are many user’s complains that Search By Softorama simply applies changes to the browser and does not do anything useful at all. Specialists say that the extension is designed to work or Google Chrome mainly; however, there is a possibility that other versions which will set Search.softorama.com on Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox exist as well. Read more »

Search.wowmusix.com is a search engine which will replace your homepage and search engine on the Google Chrome browser after you install the extension called Search by WowMusix from the Chrome Web Store. The extension can be downloaded from its official website wowmusix.com as well. Unfortunately, many users believe that this extension is a really trustworthy one and install it on their browsers. The reason why so many users decide to do that is simple – it convinces gullible users that they will be able to play albums of all the favorite artists for free. We are in doubt that WowMusix will give you unlimited access to music; however, we are 100% sure that all the users who decide to add this extension will notice the presence of Search.wowmusix.com in the place of their default homepages and search engines. Read more »

If your browser’s homepage, new tab page, and search provider have been changed to Search.yourradionow.com, then you have to remove, because this search engine is bound to cause you trouble. After analyzing it, our malware analysts have classified it as a browser hijacker. It was classified as such because this search engine is distributed using deceptive techniques and is set to automatically modify your browser’s settings without your consent. This is done to redirect web traffic and subject Internet surfers to potentially unreliable promotional links. Such practices are unacceptable, and so this website is nothing short of malicious. Please continue reading to find out more. Read more »

Newsearch123.com is a browser hijacker that enters target systems without permission. It is hard to locate the actual sample of the infection because the program gets distributed with potentially unwanted applications. Therefore, if you get infected with this browser hijacker, it also means that you have several other unwanted programs installed on your computer. You need to remove Newsearch123.com right away, and then search for other potential threats before they manage to destroy your system. In order to locate dangerous intruders, please scan your computer with a licensed antispyware tool. This way you will get a full list of potential stowaways on board. Read more »

We want to make you aware of the fact that Search.wondrousmoviessearch.com is not a reliable search engine, and we recommend removing it from your computer as soon as the opportunity arises because it is has been designed to display commercial advertisements of unknown origin. Thus, it can be said that at least some of its promoted content can be of malicious nature. Read more »

Searchperform.com may perform searches, but it is not a typical search engine. Our researchers have classified it as a browser hijacker that you should remove to keep your system out of harm’s way. As a browser hijacker, Searchperform.com is set to replace your current browser homepage (by force) with its address which means that it redirects web traffic. It is configured to redirect you to this search engine so that you would use it and make money for its developers because this browser hijacker is nothing more than a web monetization scheme. If your computer has become infected with this browser hijacker, then you might want to read this article as it provides a lot of useful information. Read more »

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 »

Browser hijackers are becoming ever more popular among malware developers because they are very cost-effective to produce. Search.feelbegin.com is one such browser hijacker that you should remove because it was created with the intention of changing your browser’s homepage address, so to force people to use it for conducting their daily searches. This hijacker is ad-supported, meaning that its search results will include all sorts of commercial advertisements. The problem is, however, that some of these ads are bound to come from mysterious shady sources. Thus, you may be subjected to malicious websites that can compromise your computer’s security if you choose to download anything from them. 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 »