Supernew-search.net
Supernew-search.net is a fake search engine and a browser hijacker that work together to generate a profit by forcing computer users to visit certain malicious websites. This kind of scam has become very prevalent since the summer of 2011, after a slight decrease in rogue security application activity. According to ESG security researchers, it is important to stay away from the Supernew-search.net website. If your computer system is displaying any of the effects of a Supernew-search.net browser hijacker infection, ESG security researchers recommend scanning your computer system with a legitimate anti-malware tool immediately.
Understanding the Supernew-search.net Browser Hijacker
The Supernew-search.net browser hijacker is composed of a Trojan infection which will usually have been previously installed on the victim's computer system. These kinds of Trojans are usually linked to rootkit infections, which help hide the presence of malware on your computer system, as well as making it very difficult to remove any malware from your hard drives. The Supernew-search.net browser hijacker can force your Internet browser to do several things. Its most common way of affecting a victim's Internet browser is by changing the results on search engines. While the results will appear to be legitimate, the links will have been altered to force the victim to visit the Supernew-search.net fake search engine. At this malicious website, any search that takes place will lead the victim to a variety of websites associated with malware and online scams.
Symptoms of a Supernew-search.net Browser Hijacker Infection
One of the most obvious symptoms of a Supernew-search.net browser hijacker infection will show up when you launch your Internet browser; your homepage will have been changed to the Supernew-search.net website. The Supernew-search.net browser hijacker also changes your Internet browser's preferences, in order to make it less secure and to force it to visit Supernew-search.net repeatedly. This can happen whenever you enter an address into the address bar, press the back or forward buttons on the navigation bar, click on a link or perform an online search. The Supernew-search.net browser hijacker is also designed to keep track of your online activity and may relay it to a third party. Other common symptoms of a Supernew-search.net browser hijacker infection include the appearance of pop-up windows containing advertisements, fake error messages from your browse or the sudden appearance of links to Supernew-search.net on your desktop. If any of these symptoms are present on your computer system, you can be sure that you have acquired a dangerous malware infection that should be removed at once.
