Click Check Virus

The Click Check Virus is a malware infection that is quite similar to the Google Redirect Virus. Click Check Virus is an annoying browser hijacker. Basically, this malware threat is designed to direct you constantly to websites containing malicious advertisements while browsing the Internet. The Click Check Virus gets its name because the main website, which Click Check Virus directs Click Check Virus victims to is TheClickCheck.com, a website containing malicious content that can cause your computer system to become infected with other dangerous malware infections. If your browser is constantly directing you to this website, this is a definite sign of a Click Check Virus infection.

Dealing With a Click Check Virus Infection

ESG security researchers recommend using a fully-updated anti-malware program to remove the Click Check Virus from your computer system. The Click Check Virus includes several scripts and associated malware that can make removal difficult. Often, users that attempt to remove Click Check Virus with well-known anti-virus programs will find that their program refuses to open. Other well-known anti-malware applications may be able to start up, but crash immediately after attempting to run a scan. To bypass this "feature" of the Click Check Virus, ESG malware analysts recommend that you start up your computer in Safe Mode. This is also a temporary solution to the Click Check Virus that may allow you to regain control of your Internet browser, in case you need to download an anti-malware solution, in order to deal with this malware infection.

The Click Check Virus – A Malware Infection That Keeps on Giving

The main problem with browser hijackers like the Click Check Virus is that they pose a constant threat of further malware infections. A Click Check Virus infection seldom comes along; Click Check Virus is often accompanied with several Trojans and malware infections. Every time the Click Check Virus directs you to a website replete with malicious advertisements, pop-up windows and unsafe content, there is an ever-increasing chance of downloading another malware infection onto your computer system. Malware that may come as a result of a Click Check Virus may include malicious software that can monitor your Internet activity and steal your personal information; rogue security applications, designed to steal your money through deception and even Trojans that can give a hacker complete access to your computer system. This is why ESG security researchers recommend removing a Click Check Virus infection immediately, instead of ignoring the browser redirects.