Searchzillions
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 76 |
| First Seen: | June 11, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | May 2, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Searchzillions search engine has a catchy name and can be found on Searchzillions.com, but you might want to know that it is associated with a browser hijacker. The Searchzillions browser hijacker is designed to limit the search options of infected users and direct them to use Searchzillions.com as their homepage, a new tab, and default search engine. Moreover, users infected with the Searchzillions browser hijacker could be subjected to targeted promotions and sponsored links on Searchzillions.com. The Searchzillions browser hijacker generates affiliate revenue and users should avoid clicking on links sponsored by Searchzillions because they may be redirected to suspicious websites. Security analysts note that at its core, the Searchzillions search aggregator is a customized Google engine that advertisers can use to record your entered search terms and deliver customized promotions. The Searchzillions browser hijacker may arrive on you PC as an additional search assistant that is listed under the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' option of many freeware bundles on the Internet. Also, the Searchzillions browser hijacker may place in-text hyperlinks to sponsored resources that may include programs like GoGoGo Radio and Antiprotect. Computer users may want heed the advice of security analysts and install a trusted anti-malware utility to eradicate all files and registry entries of the Searchzillions browser hijacker.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove Searchzillions
Registry Details
Directories
Searchzillions may create the following directory or directories:
| %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Searchzillions |
| %AppData%\Searchzillions |
| %AppData%\WSE_Searchzillions |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Searchzillions |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Searchzillions |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\WSE_Searchzillions |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Searchzillions |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\WSE_Searchzillions |
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