Boxo Search
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 103 |
| First Seen: | June 15, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | August 19, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Boxo-search.com is associated with a browser hijacker that is designed to generate pay-per-click revenue for its developers. The Boxo-search.com browser hijacker can arrive on your PC as a search assistant enclosed in a freeware bundle that most users install with the 'Typical' or 'Express' option. The Boxo-search.com browser hijacker can temper with your Windows Registry to set Boxo-search.com as your homepage and default search provider. Browser hijackers allow third parties to direct your web traffic, record your search terms and browsing history to display targeted marketing content and earn as much revenue as possible. The Boxo-search.com browser hijacker can affect Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox by using a browser plugin and may place its files in the Temp folder to evade detection. Security experts warn users not to click on sponsored links on Boxo-search.com because they may be redirected to compromised websites where their cyber security is at risk. Moreover, the Boxo-search.com browser hijacker may use ad boxes, banners, and pop-up windows to promote rogue security apps like Windows Antivirus Adviser and Antivirus GT. The rogue programs mentioned before can expose your system to advanced cyber threats and demand payment to remove non-existing infected files. Users should not tolerate the Boxo-search.com browser hijacker and might want to use a reputable anti-malware solution to eradicate all files associated with Boxo-search.com and secure their computer.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove Boxo Search
Registry Details
Directories
Boxo Search may create the following directory or directories:
| %APPDATA%\Boxosearch |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Boxosearch |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Boxosearch |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Boxosearch |
URLs
Boxo Search may call the following URLs:
| boxo-search.com |
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