Threat Database Adware Search Assistor

Search Assistor

By ZulaZuza in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 7,397
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 1,366
First Seen: December 2, 2013
Last Seen: September 16, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Search Assistor is adware, which may be spread to computers packed with a variety of free programs. So if the PC user wants to evade downloading of Search Assistor, he has to be very attentive when downloading such free applications on the PC. Search Assistor may enter the PC without the computer user knowing about it and then show constant pop-up adverts on the desktop of the computer system. If the web user can see unwanted pop-up ads delivered by Search Assistor, this may specify that Search Assistor is installed on the PC. Search Assistor may circulate using tricky delivery tactics. Search Assistor may come packed with free programs, which may always include various toolbars, add-ons, plug-ins and extensions for the goal of earning easy money. If PC user want to bypass downloading of Search Assistor, he should pay more attention to the installation process of free applications. If the web users can see a check mark, which agrees to install Search Assistor, he should uncheck it.

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