BestMusicSearches

No matter what promises BestMusicSearches makes, they are just a ruse to make users think that the application will benefit their online search results in some way. The truth is that BestMusicSearches offers little in terms of functionality beyond that of a browser hijacker. The moment the application is deployed on the user's computer or device, usually via questionable tactics, such as bundling, it will initiate its intrusive programming and take over the installed Web browsers.

The effects of the application's actions would become obvious almost immediately. Instead of their usual homepage, new page tab, or default search engine, the affected browsers will now open the promoted address feed.bestmusicsearches.com. It belongs to a fake search engine that will redirect all initiated search queries and show results generated by search.yahoo.com.

Dealing with browser hijackers and other PUPs may be tricky. Some are capable of establishing persistence mechanisms. In case the application has not been removed from the system completely, these mechanisms could restore it to full functionality. Furthermore, while present on the device, most PUPs also will spy on the user's browsing activities. They may collect browsing data (search history, visited websites, clicked URLs), technical details (IP address, device type, OS, browser type, geolocation) and more.