Cairo Search

By JubileeX in Browser Hijackers

The Cairo Search is a low quality search engine associated with browser hijackers. The Cairo Search is similar to hundreds of similar low quality search engines that exist merely to generate advertising revenue. Typically, these low quality search engines are associated with threats designed to redirect computer users to these types of websites. ESG security researchers strongly advise computer users to avoid the Cairo Search and to use a reliable anti-malware program if their Web browser is forcing them to visit the Cairo Search repeatedly.

It is important to understand that, despite the fact that the Cairo Search looks like a legitimate search engine, the Cairo Search usually does not deliver reliable search results. This is because instead of displaying search results related to the computer user's search query, the Cairo Search instead delivers a very high number of sponsored search results, links that are simple advertisements. With the availability of reliable search engines like Google or Yahoo, the Cairo Search scam does not seem particularly effective. After all, most computer users would simply switch to a reliable search engine after noticing that the Cairo Search does not deliver reliable results. Unfortunately, websites like the Cairo Search are often associated with browser hijackers, PC infections designed to force computer users to visit Cairo Search over and over again.

Symptoms of Browser Hijackers Associated with Cairo Search

There are several ways in which browser hijackers associated with the Cairo Search force computer users to visit this website repeatedly. If your computer is displaying any of the following symptoms, it is highly likely that it has become infected with one of these browser hijackers:

  • Browser hijackers associated with the Cairo Search may change the victim's homepage to the Cairo Search.
  • The victim's default search engine and favorite websites may also be changed to the Cairo Search.
  • When the computer user tries to open a new window or tab, it may launch the Cairo Search by default.
  • The Cairo Search and content associated with this website may also appear in pop-up windows and error messages.
  • The victim's Web browser may be redirected to the Cairo Search website when trying to access other websites or after carrying a normal task, such as clicking on a link or entering an address into the address bar.

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