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Redirect.ad-feeds.net is a domain that has been linked to browser redirects caused by a browser hijacker infection. While Redirect.ad-feeds.net may not be a malicious domain in itself, the fact that Redirect.ad-feeds.net is promoted with the help of browser hijackers. However, it is crucial to figure out that it is not Redirect.ad-feeds.net itself that may pose a risk for your computer system’s security, it is the browser hijacker that criminals use to force you to visit Redirect.ad-feeds.net repeatedly and against your will. If you find that your online traffic is being routed through Redirect.ad-feeds.net or that your web browser is obligating you to access Redirect.ad-feeds.net, it is highly likely that your PC is infected with a PC threat. ESG security analysts counsel to scan your computer with a strong anti-malware program to remove any malware immediately.

A browser hijacker is a threat that forces an infected computer’s web browser to carry out specific tasks, such as visiting a particular set of websites. Browser hijackers can take many forms, including browser helper objects or add-ons for a particular web browser (often in the form of a toolbar). Browser hijackers can also be found as Trojan infections or as components of various rootkit infections. These kinds of browser hijackers are often more dangerous and difficult to remove. Unfortunately, Redirect.ad-feeds.net is associated with this second kind of browser-hijacking malware infection. Most Redirect.ad-feeds.net redirects will occur after carrying out an online search on a legit search engine (such as Yahoo, Google or Bing). The browser hijacker changes the settings of the infected computer’s HOSTS file. This changes how it processes website addresses. Browser hijackers associated with Redirect.ad-feeds.net will alter the links of an online search so that they lead to Redirect.ad-feeds.net instead of to their corresponding website.

How Criminals Benefit From Forcing Your Browser to Visit Redirect.ad-feeds.net

Criminals can take advantage of the artificial increase in traffic to Redirect.ad-feeds.net in order to generate illegal revenue. This revenue will usually come from advertising, in the form of pay-per- click marketing and ad impressions. While this is the profit model that most legitimate websites follow, criminals do not create useful content for their website in order to attract visitors. They simply use malware to force computer users to visit Redirect.ad-feeds.net without any choice in the matter. Do not let criminals profit from infecting your machine with malware! Use a reliable anti-malware program to remove any Redirect.ad-feeds.net-related malware from your computer.

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This entry was last updated on 05/28/12 and posted on 05/28/12. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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