MyTrustSearch.com
Although the “Search” logo on MyTrustSearch.com reminds us of Google, and the search provider that every user is redirected from this page is Google Custom Search, you should not consider this suspicious search tool as harmless. In fact, our researchers classify it as a malicious browser hijacker that should be removed as soon as possible. If you are surprised by our recommendation to get rid of this hijacker, you need to read this report as soon as possible. Our research team has thoroughly analyzed this search tool, and we have learned quite a few interesting things. ...
Topsocialhubsearch.com
Topsocialhubsearch.com is a search engine that has been categorized as a browser hijacker because it tends to hijack homepages and New Tab pages on Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer. Users usually do not even know that Topsocialhubsearch.com is not a trustworthy tool and, as a result, they decide to let it stay set on browsers. In other words, users agree to see its presence every time they launch their browsers. We cannot blame them. If you look at this search tool closer, you will immediately notice that it has a search box like any other reliable search engine. ...
Donald Trump Ransomware
Someone has obviously made a bad joke with Donald Trump Ransomware because this malicious infection has nothing to do with the presidential hopeful. However, the malware developers were obviously hoping to get higher infection rates by using one of the most popular search keywords this season. ...
Tavanero.info
An application entitled Tavanero.info should be bypassed at all times since it is nothing more than yet another browser hijacker which must be terminated if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer. Such categorization has been made by our research team because of the devious features that this hijacker exhibits while running on your PC. It is critical to highlight that the hijacker is fully capable of making unauthorized alterations to your web browser's default settings, which in consequence can make your overall online experience a bothersome one, to say the least. ...
Hihikal.ru
Hihikal.ru is a suspicious program that might be distributed with malware. If you have an idea where you might have received such software, it would be smart to keep away from such sources. Also, since the application could be traveling with harmful software, it is advisable to check the system and if needed erase such threats. The search engine itself appears to have similarities with browser hijackers called Workno.ru, Smartinf.ru, and so on. Since the program can affect user’ browser by replacing his homepage, it also falls under the category of browser hijackers. ...
Taka Ransomware
If you open spam emails and the files attached to them without even thinking of the potential risks, it might be a matter of time before Taka Ransomware enters your operating system. This dangerous ransomware belongs to the group of such dangerous threats as Flyper Ransomware, Restore@protonmail.ch Ransomware, or Domino Ransomware, and its only goal is to make you pay for the decryption of your files. This infection does not try to fool you or trick you. It actually encrypts your files using a complex algorithm, and cyber crooks are the only ones who have the decryption key that you need. ...
Topsafetabsearch.com
Topsafetabsearch.com can show up in your browsers after you let a browser hijacker on board. This potentially unreliable search engine page can pose a threat to your virtual security through the content it may display to you. We have found that this browser hijacker is identical to Toptvtabsearch.com, Socialnewpagesearch.com, and many others. Although it may seem like a good idea for you to have a fake toolbar with some security-related and other easy access buttons as well as a search engine as your home page and new tab page, we advise you to stay away from this hijacker. ...
Searchthatup.com
When you need a reliable search engine, you should use popular search providers that have been tested multiple times. But if your default homepage is set to Searchthatup.com, that is no excuse to use this fake search service. We say it is fake because the domain belongs to a browser hijacker. A browser hijacker is a type of computer infection that modifies your browser’s settings in order to redirect you to affiliated websites. This is definitely something you would not like to experience first-hand, so your main job right now is to remove Searchthatup.com from your computer ASAP, before the situation falls out of hand. ...
Startgo123.com
Do not take any chances with an application called Startgo123.com. If you ever find it fully functioning on your operating system, make sure to conduct its complete removal without second thoughts. It is critical to note that the devious program in question has been classified by our research team as yet another invasive browser hijacker. Just like any other suspicious program that belongs to this category the one in question will cause major disruption that will make your overall online experience a frustrating one, to say the least. Additionally, it has been discovered that this browser hijacker could work in a potentially malicious manner. ...
12kotov.ru
12kotov.ru is a website you will be taken to every day if a browser hijacker ever enters your computer. You will not see the URL 12kotov.ru in the address bar. Instead, you will be redirected there by tsirangi.ru, nurili.ru, mwiremo.ru, rgenika.ru, dimirsa.ru, or tsonepo.ru. In most cases, users from Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Kazakhstan get infected with this browser hijacker; however, you can be sure that you have this threat on your computer too no matter where you live if you are taken to 12kotov.ru against your will. At first glance, 12kotov.ru looks like a decent website having a search box in the middle. ...
