Anti-spyware 101

Our malware analysts have tested Zeta-search.com, and revealed that it is a browser hijacker dedicated to replacing your web browser’s homepage. So you have to remove it because it does that without your consent. We have no doubt that it is part of a web monetization, so in some cases, it should show you additional third-party advertisements that come from unknown entities. Therefore, this hijacker can compromise your computer’s security. To find out more about this fake search engine we recommend that you read this whole article that will prove to you that it is a threat to your computer’s security and your privacy. Read more »

Easy-to-make recipes should become easily accessible with the help of Search.yourrecipesnow.com, but, in reality, you should not rely on this suspicious piece of software for anything. Sure, it does provide easy-access links to foodnetwork.com, simplyrecipes.com, epicurious.com, and yummly.com websites, but that is all that it is useful for, and you can easily attach links to these sites to your bookmarks bar. Most users acquire this suspicious search tool along with the Your Recipes Now by SaferBrowser extension that supposedly can provide you with thousands of recipes from the New Tab. The extension is not beneficial at all because its only purpose is to introduce you to the search provider that links to the aforementioned websites. It is possible that the developer of this software earns a commission for boosting traffic to these websites, but that is not why we advise removing Search.yourrecipesnow.com from your web browsers. Keep reading to learn more. Read more »

Topwebclub.com is your usual browser hijacker that changes your browser’s settings without your permission. The problem with browser hijackers is that users often allow them to enter their computers without even realizing it. For example, you might have downloaded this program yourself from some freeware distribution network. Whichever it might be, it is now time to remove Topwebclub.com from your computer because such applications could easily expose you to malicious content. If you continue to experience various redirections on your browser, it is only a matter of time until you get infected with severe malware. Read more »

If the homepage of your Google Chrome browser was replaced with Home.clearwebsearch.net, it is most likely that you have downloaded the ClearWebSearch extension available at clearwebsearch.net. Have you downloaded this extension from its official website? Maybe you are one of nearly 20,000 users who have been counted on the Chrome web store? Unfortunately, not all users acquire this extension from its original source. In fact, many – if not most – find it in software bundles, where the add-on is packaged with many other programs, some of which might be malicious. Regardless of the source of this suspicious software, we suggest that you delete it from your operating system. If you do not know why you should remove Home.clearwebsearch.net and ClearWebSearch, please continue reading. Read more »

The most likely reason for you to find Searchopa.com, a potentially risky search engine, in your browsers is that you have installed a questionable browser extension recently. In fact, most complaints come from Google Chrome users, but it is possible that this search engine shows up in other major browsers as well. The biggest issue with this infection is that it can expose you to potentially harmful web content and thus cause virtual security-related issues. It is also likely that you will find other unwanted programs and infections on your system, which multiplies the chances of system and privacy breaches. This could have a major effect on the operation and performance of your computer. If you want to protect your PC, it is important that you remove Searchopa.com and any other related malware threats. Let us provide you with the details of our research so that you understand the involved risks and solutions much better. Read more »