Websearch.wisesearch.info
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| Ranking: | 13,080 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 404 |
| First Seen: | October 18, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | July 21, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
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Websearch.wisesearch.info is designed to generate advertisement revenue. Websearch.wisesearch.info has been linked to PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) that may include adware infections, suspicious Web browser toolbars and various types of browser hijackers. It is important to note that Websearch.wisesearch.info may not provide trustworthy search results. Instead, the true purpose of Websearch.wisesearch.info is to expose computer users to advertising material and generate marketing revenue and research for marketing firms. There have been many complaints related to symptoms associated with Websearch.wisesearch.info and its related PUPs. Because of this, Websearch.wisesearch.info redirects, pop-ups and other symptoms linked to Websearch.wisesearch.info should warrant immediate action with the help of a reliable anti-malware tool.
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How PUPs Associated with Websearch.wisesearch.info May Infect a Computer
In the vast majority of cases, PUPs associated with Websearch.wisesearch.info are bundled with low quality freeware applications. Bundling freeware with Web browser toolbars and several components is a common way of generating revenue. However, it is often frowned upon by PC security researchers because better, less invasive techniques to generate revenue exist without negatively affecting computer users' online experience. There are numerous variants of Websearch.wisesearch.info. In fact, countless versions of search engines like Websearch.wisesearch.info exist, often bundled with Web browser toolbars and specific browser hijackers for each Websearch.wisesearch.info variant.
Complications that Have Been Linked to Websearch.wisesearch.info
There are many symptoms that have been related to PUPs associated with Websearch.wisesearch.info. Problems related to Websearch.wisesearch.info include the following:
- PUPs related to Websearch.wisesearch.info may make changes to your Web browser's preferences. These changes include changing your homepage to Websearch.wisesearch.info and setting Websearch.wisesearch.info as your Web browser's default search engine.
- PUPs related to Websearch.wisesearch.info may try to expose you to this website by causing Websearch.wisesearch.info redirects, and displaying Websearch.wisesearch.info in pop-up windows.
- Websearch.wisesearch.info contains components that may control your online activities and pass on this information to marketing firms or use it to display advertisements on your computer.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Websearch.wisesearch.info
Registry Details
Directories
Websearch.wisesearch.info may create the following directory or directories:
| %PROGRAMFILES%\SearchNewTab |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\SearchNewTab |
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