![]() Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites. User's are forced to visit hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines.ĭeceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. Manipulated Internet browser(s) settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). This monitoring can lead to privacy issues and identity theft. Threat Summary: Nameīrowser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab This browser settings-changing adware is also known to track users' Internet browsing activity by recording IP addresses, web pages visited, browsing history, and other information. ![]() After successful infiltration, Search module modifies users' Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default search engine fields to While this functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that Search module is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application. For example, fake Java updates or fake Internet browser updates. The Browser redirects to the Internet users often install Search module adware inadvertently without their consent when downloading and installing freeware.Īt time of research, this browser plug-in was distributed using deceptive freeware 'download clients' and fake downloads.
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