Websearch.a-searchpage.info
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| Ranking: | 10,226 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 52 |
| First Seen: | June 11, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | August 15, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Websearch.a-searchpage.info is a low quality search engine associated with a widespread browser hijacker infection. Browser hijackers associated with Websearch.a-searchpage.info can affect the most popular web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. Numerous computer users have reported that their homepage was changed to Websearch.a-searchpage.info without authorization. While this is usually the symptom of a browser hijacker that alerts the victim of its presence, it is far from the only problem associated with Websearch.a-searchpage.info. If your web browser's settings have been altered without your authorization or if you are being redirected to the Websearch.a-searchpage.info website repeatedly, it is almost certain that your web browser has been infected with a PC infection. ESG security researchers recommend using a reliable anti-malware scanner to remove all threats associated with Websearch.a-searchpage.info.
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Websearch.a-searchpage.info’s Annoying Redirects and Other Symptoms
Apart from altering the victim's home page, browser hijackers associated with Websearch.a-searchpage.info will also replace the victim's default search engine. These browser hijackers appear as Web browser toolbars designed to help computer users carry out online searches. However, browser hijackers associated with Websearch.a-searchpage.info are not designed to help you; they are designed to force you to visit Websearch.a-searchpage.info and other websites repeatedly in order to generate advertising revenue. Other symptoms associated with these infections include pop-up advertisements and computer performance problems. More importantly, these kinds of infections usually have the ability to track your online activity, infringing your privacy in order to sell this information to marketers and other shady third parties.
To prevent these kinds of attacks, ESG security analysts advise computer users to take extra care when downloading and installing any programs, especially freeware applications. Often, browser hijackers like those associated with Websearch.a-searchpage.info are bundled along with these programs. While it is possible to opt out from installing them in many cases, this feature will often be buried between various installation screens. Because of this, careful installation of the components you want, and nothing more, is one of the best ways to prevent these kinds of infections. Other sources of malware similar to these kinds of browser hijackers include websites generally considered unsafe and spam email messages. Because of this, following general online safety guidelines and protecting your computer with a reliable anti-malware program that is constantly updated should keep you safe from browser hijackers associated with Websearch.a-searchpage.info and other PC threats.
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