nJoy Movies Search

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 108
First Seen: May 4, 2017
Last Seen: April 11, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The nJoy Movies Search browser extension for Google Chrome is deemed as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that is an ad-supported software, which you can find at Njoyapps.com. The nJoy Movies Search software can be seen under the names nJoyMovies Now and nJoyMovies Search Plus as well. The nJoy Movies Search extension is delivered to computers via software bundles primarily. The nJoy Movies Search widget is not part of the Top 50 extensions at the Chrome Web store, and most users may not be familiar with the app. The nJoy Movies Search app is developed by a company titled nJoyApps, and it appeared to be almost identical in functionality and named to the MyMovie Start browser extension by myAppline found at Myappline.com/utilities/moviesearch/.

Both apps are reported to redirect users to content on GoMovix.com and aim to appeal to users who like to explore movies. Both apps may perform similar changes to the browser — users may be provided with a redesigned new tab page and new default search provider. However, nJoy Movies Search is configured o work with Movix.eanswers.com while MyMovie Start is associated with Searchalgo.com. You may want to know that both domains are related to adware and browser hijackers and are not recommend to Web surfers. PC users that would like to install the nJoy Movies Search extension should read the privacy policy and terms of use agreements at njoyapps.com/privacy.php and njoyapps.com/terms.php before doing so. nJoy Movies Search is an ad-supported app that requires the following privileges to provide targeted ads:

  • Read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
  • Change your search settings to: movix.eanswers.com.

Needless to say, your visits and input on Movix.eanswers.com may be monetized by nJoyApps. The company behind nJoy Movies Search may use the extension to invite the user to share their postal address, contact details including phone number and email address. The information may be shared with marketers, and you may find personalized offers at movix.eanswers.com and related pages. The nJoy Movies Search is not likely not work well with third-party tools like AdBlock Plus, Ghostery, Do not Track Me and Privacy Badger. Web surfers that do not wish to share information about their online routine with third parties may want to remove the nJoy Movies Search extension from Google Chrome via the Extension Manager and scan for persistent tracking cookies with a reliable anti-spyware instrument.

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