Shield My Searches

The Shield My Searches Web browser add-on will promise users to help them keep their online searches private. This dodgy browser extension also claims to reduce the chances of users viewing targeted advertisements every time they browse the Web. However, the Shield My Searches add-on fails to inform its users of how these changes will come about.

The Shield My Searches extension would meddle in your Web browser settings to set up an affiliated website as a default new tab page – Search.shieldmysearches.com. This site hosts a low-quality search engine that is not likely to provide its users with the credible results they may expect. Such dubious search engines tend to display sponsored content as the first results of users' searches. This means that you will not be provided with the organic results of your search. Some low-quality search engines like the Search.shieldmysearches.com may be cooperating with dodgy advertisement networks and may promote unsafe or overpriced products and services. Users who have installed the Shield My Searches Web browser extension may end up viewing more ads when browsing the Web, instead of less.

The Shield My Searches extension is a typical PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) as it applies changes to the user's settings without consulting them. It is advisable to remove the Shield My Searches add-on from your system with the help of a reputable anti-virus tool, or manually via your browser's configurations.