Fast Browser Search Protection
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 32 |
| First Seen: | September 2, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | April 14, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Fast Browser Search Protection is an adware infection that is used to trick inexperienced computer users while spamming them with irritating advertising and other unwanted content. Fast Browser Search Protection may be installed automatically. PC security analysts strongly advise removing Fast Browser Search Protection and any content associated with this unwanted adware threat. While these components are not considered threatening, unlike viruses and Trojans, Fast Browser Search Protection may put your computer at risk for additional problems and more threatening unwanted components down the line.
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Fast Browser Search Protection Loads Unwanted Content on Affected Pcs
Fast Browser Search Protection is developed by Make The Web Better, LLC. Despite this company's claims that Fast Browser Search Protection provides a useful service, the real effect of installing Fast Browser Search Protection may be a plethora of unwanted content on the affected computer. In most cases, Fast Browser Search Protection is installed without the computer users' interference, by bundling it along with other software downloaded for free from the Web. Fast Browser Search Protection may be installed using other techniques, more commonly associated with unsafe components, such as delivering Fast Browser Search Protection via a Trojan infection or through an attack website to which the computer user is redirected through the use of threats or corrupted scripts. Fast Browser Search Protection may cause Web browser redirects and the appearance of large numbers of pop-up advertisements, which may interfere with the computer user's capacity to browse the Web effectively. Because of this, PC security researchers strongly advise that computer users remove Fast Browser Search Protection and all content associated with this adware component with the help of a reliable, fully updated anti-malware application.
Preventing Infections by Fast Browser Search Protection and Similar Adware
There are several things you may do to prevent Fast Browser Search Protection and similar infections. These tips also will help you protect your computer from other intruders, both adware and more threatening components:
- Fast Browser Search Protection and similar components may be delivered through the use of potentially harmful advertisements. Pop-up advertisements and advertisements contained on untrustworthy websites have the potential to redirect your computer to an attack website or to download content onto your computer automatically. PC security researchers strongly advise against clicking on these advertisements.
- Fast Browser Search Protection and similar adware may be the result of an infection picked up from a corrupted email attachment. Be especially careful when dealing with spam email messages and unsolicited email attachments. Always use a reliable security application to screen your mail and an anti-spam filter. When in doubt about an attachment, do not open it. If possible, simply confirm with the source of the message with a phone call or other means before accessing an attachment you don't trust.
- Fast Browser Search Protection infections may be the natural result of browsing the Web without proper anti-virus software. Because of this, it is necessary to make sure that a reliable anti-malware application is installed on your computer and always kept fully up to date.
- Since components like Fast Browser Search Protection may be delivered by bundling them with other software, malware researchers strongly recommend that computer users take steps to confirm the authenticity of any new software installed. It is also essential that computer users pay close attention during the installation process. By reading the installation instructions carefully, computer users may determine whether a component like Fast Browser Search Protection is trying to sneak in undetected during the installation process. Of course, you should always opt out of installing Fast Browser Search Protection or other bundled components when prompted.
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | C:\Program Files\Fast Browser SearchP\FbsSearchProtectionUnInstall.exe | ||
| 2. | C:\Program Files\fast browser searchp\FastBrowserSearchProtection.exe | 5cb5c2dc1d9d9934d2943c4b0c6f06b5 | |
| 3. | FBSPlugin.dll |
URLs
Fast Browser Search Protection may call the following URLs:
| www.Make-the-web-better.com |
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