Websearch.searchtotal.info
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| Ranking: | 5,682 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 3,458 |
| First Seen: | May 21, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | September 14, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Websearch.searchtotal.info domain is part of the ever-growing family of 'Websearch' browser hijackers that includes Websearch.searchinweb.info, WebSearch.Searchboxes.info, and Websearch.wisesearch.info. The Websearch.searchtotal.info domain has a poor design and features a search engine at the center and users affected by a browser hijacker can notice an ad field bellow the search bar. Also, the IP address 162.210.192.5 of Websearch.searchtotal.info is used by other browser hijackers associated with Shellsearch.net, Goldensearch.org and SearchItApp.com. Security experts note that the Websearch.searchtotal.info browser hijacker may have arrived on your machine as a browser assistant during the installation of a free application. The browser hijacker associated with Websearch.searchtotal.info serves two purposes, and the first is to reroute web traffic and search quarries to Websearch.searchtotal.info. The second purpose of the Websearch.searchtotal.info browser hijacker is to show ads under the search bar that are based on the keywords used by the infected user. Also, the Websearch.searchtotal.info browser hijacker might show pop-ups and banners while you surf the web in order to maximize its effectiveness and earn more pay-per-click revenue. Security researchers note that the Websearch.searchtotal.info hijacker might use a background process and a registry key in Windows to obstruct users from manually changing their browser settings. You may want to keep in mind that the ads located on Websearch.searchtotal.info are not considered as safe, and you are not advised to download software promoted on Websearch.searchtotal.info. Additionally, the Websearch.searchtotal.info hijacker may use session cookies to track your browsing habits and deliver custom-made ads. Security researchers advise users to purge the Websearch.searchtotal.info browser hijacker by using a renowned anti-malware solution.
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