Search.so-v.com

Posted by Max Lehmann on October 6, 2016

What is Search.so-v.com?

Has your default homepage been changed to Search.so-v.com? It could be that you have been infected with a browser hijacker without really realizing it. It is very common that users get affected by such computer infections because they require user’s permission to enter the target system. Of course, we are not trying to say that you infected your PC on purpose. The point is that browser hijackers are very good at tricking you into adding them to your browser.

If you are looking for a way to get rid of Search.so-v.com, you have come to the right place. In this description, we will tell you more about the search engine, and we will also suggest ways to remove it. test

Where does Search.so-v.com come from?

The search engine seems to be similar to Zingload.com. Both search engines are hosted on the same IP address, and they are registered by the same company. The IP address used by Search.so-v.com is 45.79.170.48. According to the location determining service, we can tell that the IP address provider is located at New Jersey, Newark. Yet, when we look at the company that registered the search engine, it is indicated as HICHINA ZHICHENG TECHNOLOGY, LTD. Thus, it would suggest that the search engine was created by Chinese developers, and then hosted on a server in the United States. It would not be surprising in this age of globalization, but the sheer randomness of the thing is slightly puzzling and suspicious at the same time.

What’s more, we should consider the distribution method applied by this search engine. It goes without saying that users do not come across this search engine in the vast spaces of the Internet, and do not decide to add it to their browsers. Of course, this is what its creators would like us to think, but the reality is that Search.so-v.com travels bundled in freeware packages.

Users often download these packages from third-party software distributors, and they initiate the installation processes without paying much attention to the actual setup wizard. Unfortunately, with such negligent attitude, they lose the chance to avoid installing Search.so-v.com and all the other associated applications. Thus, it is always important to read all the steps you find in the installation wizard. Who knows, you might be missing the opportunity to avoid installing a browser hijacker!

What does Search.so-v.com do?

For the most part, most of the complaints about this search engine we received were from the Chrome browser users. Nevertheless, during our tests, we have found that Search.so-v.com is compatible with Internet Explorer and Firefox, too.

So when this search engine enters your computer, it modifies your default homepage and search engine settings. Then, the program starts monitoring your online activity with the intention to target specially customized content at you. It might take some time before such content appears on your search results, but when it does, you can be sure it’s the Search.so-v.com engine’s doing.

Even if this program looks like a decent service provider, you should not be lulled into a peaceful slumber by it. You have to remember that there are many security risks associated with such applications. For instance, cyber criminals could make use of Search.so-v.com to promote and distribute malware. Search engines and browser hijackers come with a lot of security loops and vulnerabilities that could be exploited right away. Thus, you can see that it is risky to keep this program on your computer, and the sooner you get rid of it, the sooner you will be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

How do I remove Search.so-v.com?

Of course, it is very easy to terminate a program when it has an entry on the list of installed programs in Control Panel. Unfortunately, this is not the case. But do not feel discouraged about it: you can remove Search.so-v.com by restoring your browser’s settings to default. A clean and safe browser is just a few clicks away!

Now, you probably wonder whether you have more unwanted applications installed on your PC. If you think that you should check that, be sure to scan your computer with a licensed antispyware tool. Also, you should remove all the dangerous programs automatically, as a security application of your choice will ensure all the potentially dangerous files and programs are terminated for good.