Threat Database Adware Swift Search

Swift Search

By GoldSparrow in Adware

The Swift Search browser assistant may be offered to you as a tool to improve your searches on Google and Bing, but it is adware. Security researchers note that the Swift Search adware is distributed among users embedded with freeware bundles. Adware developers prefer this method because most users install apps via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option while adware is listed under the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' option. The Swift Search adware is cross-compatible and can affect Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. That allows adware developers to push commercials on various platforms and under different forms such as banners, ad boxes, pop-up and pop-under windows. Security researchers note that the Swift Search adware may promote riskware like 1ClickMovieDownloader and Crimsolite. Moreover, the Swift Search uses DOM storage data and tracking cookies to maximize its efficiency and supply users with personalized commercials. You should keep in mind that the ads by adware are not safe. You may be redirected to harmful websites where users may be offered to install fake updates and rogue programs such as HDD Diagnostic and Vista Defender 2013. Also, the Swift Search adware may place its files in the Temp folder and insert a registry key in Windows to obstruct manual removal. Computer users may want to use a reputable anti-spyware instrument to remove the Swift Search adware safely.

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