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Thus, using a fake search Internet engine can lead to high-risk computer infections. In addition, some generate results leading to infectious websites. Rather than enhancing Internet browsing, fake search engines cause unwanted browser redirects, gather personal data, and deliver intrusive online advertisements.

Their purpose is to generate revenue for the developers. In fact, fake Internet search engines such as are useless for regular users. Offers features to improve the Internet browsing experience are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. Research shows that hundreds of bogus sites share similarities with including, for example,, , and. If you are continually redirected to, we strongly advise you to uninstall all suspicious apps/browser plug-ins and never visit this site again. Therefore, data tracking can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. The data is shared with third parties (possibly, cyber criminals) who misuse private information to generate revenue. Helper objects and gather various information relating to Internet browsing activity including Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, website URLs, and search queries - these are just some examples from a list of gathered information types. Continual unwanted browser redirects significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience.Īnother downside is information tracking. Users are unable to revert these changes, since helper objects reassign the aforementioned settings when attempts are made to change them. In addition, installers infiltrate a number of third party applications and/or browser extensions (called "helper objects") that prevent users from returning browsers to their previous states.

When users open a browser, new browsing tab, or attempt to search the Internet, they are redirected to. After assigning the new tab URL, homepage, and default search engine settings to, installers append the target of each browser shortcut with the same URL. Furthermore, continually gathers various information relating to Internet browsing activity.ĭeceptive installers target the most popular web browsers: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. In fact, developers promote this site using rogue software 'installers' that hijack Internet browsers and stealthily modify various settings. Therefore, users often believe that is also legitimate. Judging on appearance alone, this website may seem identical to legitimate search engines such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo. According to the developers, is an improved Internet search engine that generates the most relevant search results.