Kariloo
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 8 |
| First Seen: | August 28, 2017 |
| Last Seen: | September 3, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Kariloo is a browser hijacker that changes the default search engine settings of installed browsers to Search.Kariloo.com. As a result, the user has to go through constant browser redirects via feed.snowbit.com whenever they decide to search the Web through the infected browser. Even though the Kariloo browser hijacker doesn’t alter the homepage of the program, it is recommended you remove it just to be safe. Browser hijacker programs are considered Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). In this particular case, Kariloo aims to track the browsing patterns of infected users, using the collected data for targeted ad distribution and redirection to its partner websites.
The hijacker has been noticed to inject ads into search results, attempting to convince users to click on them. The browser redirect goes to a predetermined website, and it generates income through a pay-per-click scheme for the developers of Kariloo. It is advisable to avoid visiting these websites, to begin with, as they may not be safe. In the worst-case scenario, users can end up stumbling on malicious websites, compromising their computer even more.
The Kariloo browser hijacker may collect the IP addresses, the browser type, history, version, time stamps, search queries and related data. The hijacker developers claim they do not collect any personally identifiable data; they do admit that they ask the victim to provide it in sometimes. The developers do state that their website contains marketing links from affiliates, which helps them get paid a commission on the sales of services and products through those affiliate links with marketing purposes.
Kariloo is recommended for removal since the hijacker may begin serving banners and pop-ups to users. Such content may become a nuisance quickly so that removing it should be a priority for any users affected by its presence on their systems. It can be found on Karilo.com and in the Google Chrome Store.
URLs
Kariloo may call the following URLs:
| search.kariloo.com |
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