UpdateSearch

In cases where your browser searches are being redirected through UpdateSearch, then you may have a browser hijacker installed that causes the redirects. UpdateSearch is a Possibly Unwanted Program (PUP) that changes your browser search engine settings to feed.update-search.com. UpdateSearch may be present because of an extension or program installed on your device. The reason for these redirects, in most cases, is an ad revenue scheme that , in this case, is using Ask Search for search results.

The UpdateSearch PUP also may keep track of your search and browsing activity, displaying advertisements from feed.update-search.com. When installed, the symptoms of its presence include the following:

  • Your Web browser’s default search engine is UpdateSearch
  • Your browser’s search queries are redirected to feed.update-search.com
  • The “UpdateSearch” browser extension or program is installed on your computer

If UpdateSearch redirects your browser to feed.update-search.com, then the UpdateSearch extension or program is installed on your device. PUPs often are paired with software bundles or offered through advertisements, sometimes ending up installed when the users aren't paying attention.

Users should pay attention when installing new software, as software bundles sometimes hide these optional installs through various means. Deselecting any custom installation of unfamiliar software may help in avoiding PUPs like UpdateSearch.

Related Posts

Trending

Most Viewed

Loading...