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Find-it.pro Hijacker

Find-it.pro is a dubious search engine that is spread through the use of intrusive browser extensions and browser hijackers. When installed, these browser hijackers alter users' Web browser settings to force all searches to be conducted through Find-it.pro. This can cause significant disruption to your browsing experience, as it redirects you away from legitimate search engines and websites and instead directs you to potentially risky sites. As such, it is necessary to remove any Find-it.pro related software from your computer as soon as possible to protect yourself from potential harm.

Find-it.pro is Promoted by PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs)

A browser hijacker is a program that is usually spread via software bundles or other deceptive methods, which, in the vast majority of cases, results in people not installing them intentionally. This is one of the main reasons why these applications are categorized as PUPs, in addition to the fact that it is relatively useless in the first place.

Once installed, the application would immediately assume control of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, MS Edge, and many other popular browsers. One of the most disruptive changes people would notice is that their homepage gets set to Find-it.pro, and they no longer see their typical preferred URL. The same also will happen when a new tab of the browser is opened, so the only way to go back to the intended destination is by typing it out in the URL bar.

How are PUPs Distributed?

PUPs are commonly associated with freeware downloads, as they are often bundled together without the user knowing they have been included in the download. Most of the time, the installer will not disclose what third-party programs will be installed, so users must ensure they carefully read every page of the installation process before agreeing to it.

PUPs also may use drive-by downloads, which allow the program to install without any interaction or awareness from the user. This happens when a program is embedded on an otherwise legitimate website and gets downloaded automatically when someone visits the page. A good way to protect against this attack is to ensure that you have up-to-date anti-malware protection installed on your computer at all times.

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