Live-search.xyz

If you notice that your browser has started opening the unfamiliar address Live-search.xyz suddenly, then you might have a browser hijacker application lurking on your computer. This is not a surprising outcome, as browser hijackers are spread predominantly via deceitful tactics that hide their installation from the user's attention. The reliance on these underhanded tactics justifies their classification as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs).

The addresses promoted via browser hijackers cannot be trusted completely, either. In most cases, they are just fake search engines that display results generated by a legitimate engine such as Yahoo, Bing or Chrome. However, some users may instead be shown results generated by a dubious search engine. These results may not even match the entered search terms as their main function is to deliver tons of sponsored ad links. 

On top of this intrusive functionality, the browser hijacker and the associated fake engine could be spying on the user's browsing activities. The harvested data usually included the entire browsing and search histories as well as all clicked links, IP address of the device, geolocation and more. 

Users should get rid of such applications as soon as they notice their presence on the system. Keep in mind that certain PUPs may capable of establishing persistence mechanisms, allowing them to return to the system if they have not been removed completely. 

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