Search.smacklek.com

Search.smacklek.com is a domain that is governed by 'Smacklek' a.k.a. 'Smacklek Installer' and 'Smacklek Downloader.' The Smacklek software is described as "a delivery and installation platform (“Smacklek“), which executes and improves the installation of software applications (the "Software") developed and published by independent software vendors (“ISVs”)" as presented on the www.smacklek.com/eula. The Search.smacklek.com domain has been involved in reports of browser hijacking where users open their Internet client and are shown Search.smacklek.com immediately. The landing page looks like a search service, but Search.smacklek.com functions as a redirect-portal to Search.yahoo.com.

PC users may have approved changes to their Internet client that made Search.smacklek.com their start page if they have installed a free program bundle recently. It appears that the 'Smacklek Installer' is designed to install additional offers and collaborative applications when you install a free program downloaded via the Smacklek platform. Software developers that do not have a reliable content delivery network may use the services of companies like Smacklek to distribute their products to customers as fast as possible. However, software creators can reduce the digital shipping costs by allowing Smacklek to bundle third-party offers. Smacklek can monetize the customer's Internet activity by tracking their browsing history and search terms if the users don't opt-out of Smacklek's additional offers. Sometimes, the users may skip through the software installation and allow the 'Smacklek Downloader' to make changes to their Internet browser unknowingly. Unfortunately, applications like the 'Smacklek Downloader' may be used to install browser hijackers and riskware onto your device. It is recommended to perform system scans regularly and install programs from their official sources as opposed to using third-party downloaders that may introduce bloatware.