Instant Search Widget
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| Ranking: | 5,886 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 940 |
| First Seen: | April 22, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | September 15, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Instant Search Widget is a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) that is associated with a low quality search engine. Pairing adware or other PUPs with low quality search engines is a common way of monetizing these types of components. Search engines that are linked to PUPs like Instant Search Widget seldom allow computer users to perform actual online searches. Instead, they may respond to any search terms with a long list of sponsored links that generate revenue whenever computer users click on them. The Instant Search Widget should be removed immediately from affected computers. This is because Instant Search Widget exposes computers to unwanted advertisement content and tracks computer users' online activities. If Instant Search Widget is installed on your Web browser, PC security researchers strongly advise its expeditious elimination with the help of a reliable, fully up to date anti-malware application.
Instant Search Widget – The Search Tool that Instead of Search Results Give You Advertisements
There are many problems that somewhat may be created by Instant Search Widget and similar PUPs. The main issues associated with Instant Search Widget may be:
- Instant Search Widget may make changes to your Web browser settings. Instant Search Widget may change your Web browser's default search engine and homepage. This is done so that the affected computer user is exposed to sponsored content as soon as the affected Web browser starts up.
- One of the most irritating symptoms linked to Instant Search Widget is the presence of undesired advertisements on the Web browser. Instant Search Widget may add advertisements to websites viewed on the affected Web browser and displays pop-up advertisements and advertising material in new Web browser tabs constantly. If the PC users click on these advertisements, they may subject their computers to unwanted content or known online misleading tactics.
- Instant Search Widget may cause performance issues on the affected Web browser. PC security analysts have received reports of Instant Search Widget causing the affected Web browsers to slow down significantly, freeze frequently or crash. Instant Search Widget may also affect your Internet connectivity negatively.
URLs
Instant Search Widget may call the following URLs:
| https://feed.covideosearch.com/?q= |
| https://vashoot.gotrackier.com |
| search.onlinebars.xyz |
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