Vdomser.xyz

The Vdomser.xyz site is flagged as suspicious and untrusted by several Web filtering services including Websense ThreatSeeker and Sucuri. We have received reports by users that their homepage and search provider are changed to Vdomser.xyz without their approval. ESG researchers looked into the Vdomser.xyz domain and found out that there is a browser hijacker connected to the site. The Vdomser.xyz browser hijacker appears to travel with free software packages and pretend to be a good add-on. However, the browser add-on related to Vdomser.xyz is not safe to install because it will cause browser redirects and show promotional materials via pop-up windows and banners at Vdomser.xyz.

The Vdomser.xyz site hosts a custom Google Search that is very limited in functionality and is programmed to populate the search results with ads predominantly. The custom Google search on Vdomser.xyz does not come with the perks many Internet users love and value. For example, Vdomser.xyz does not feature separate tabs for image, video and text search. Users of Vdomser.xyz will not be provided with a way to sort the results for easier preview. Moreover, the visitor's browser will be required to download numerous tracking cookies by sponsors of Vdomser.xyz. That way, when you open ads on Vdomser.xyz you will be shown personalized commercial content on the online stores linked to Vdomser.xyz.

The Vdomser.xyz has a bad reputation and its 62.109.15.15 IP address is associated with several other browser hijackers. There are detected issues with Monsear.xyz, Wowstart.online and Tabs000.online hosted on 62.109.15.15 as well. You might want to avoid Vdomser.xyz and online stores connected to this domain. Experts note that the Vdomser.xyz browser hijacker can be deleted with a credible anti-malware utility easily.