TempoSearch

TempoSearch is the address of a dubious search engine that is being promoted via a browser hijacker application. Browser hijackers are created to assume control over users’ Web browsers specifically and modify their settings to generate as much artificial traffic towards the sponsored address as possible. Typically, this is achieved by changing the homepage, new page tab, and the default search engine to now open the specific address.

Furthermore, these intruder applications also are classified as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) due to the underhanded tactics involved in their distributions. Indeed, in the vast majority of cases, PUPs attempt to hide their installation by either being bundled alongside a far more desirable software product or being disguised as an installer/update for another program.

However, when it comes to TempoSearch specifically, users have reported that it is far more annoying than usual because the address of the fake search engine is also injected into any hyperlinks for images, maps and more. Whenever the user engages with the modified hyperlink it triggers a search via the promoted engine.

In addition, the PUP and TempoSearch could be collecting various data. Starting with the IP address, the targeted information might also include the type of device, mobile device ID number, screen resolution, Web browser information, as well as browser preferences and settings (time zone, language, etc.).

Getting rid of TempoSearch without using a professional security solution could prove to be tricky. Users may have to delete their browser extensions one by one until they stumble on the right one responsible for injecting the dubious engine into the Web browser.

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