Threat Database Browser Hijackers Websearch.mocaflix.com

Websearch.mocaflix.com

By ZulaZuza in Browser Hijackers

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 13,019
Threat Level: 50 % (Medium)
Infected Computers: 205
First Seen: January 4, 2013
Last Seen: September 14, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Websearch.mocaflix.com redirects are caused by a toolbar that is often downloaded inadvertently while installing a freeware program. While the Websearch.mocaflix.com website will not compromise your machine with malware directly, it is necessary to remove malware already installed on your computer, which causes these kinds of redirects. If your web browser is acting to force you to visit Websearch.mocaflix.com repeatedly, this shows that your computer has become infected with a browser hijacker. It is necessary to use a powerful anti-malware tool fully updated to ensure that the browser hijacker causing Websearch.mocaflix.com redirects is removed from your computer completely.

Apart from Websearch.mocaflix.com redirects, there are several other symptoms associated with Websearch.mocaflix.com. ESG security researchers have listed some other common symptoms associated with Websearch.mocaflix.com-related browser hijackers below:

  • Malware associated with Websearch.mocaflix.com will change your homepage to Websearch.mocaflix.com without your authorization.
  • Your default search engine, bookmarks, favorite websites and other default web pages may also be changed to Websearch.mocaflix.com.
  • Changes made to your web browser's preferences. Whenever the affected web browser starts up, the homepage and default websites will be set to Websearch.mocaflix.com.
  • Websearch.mocaflix.com may appear in irritating pop-up windows. The infected computer may also display advertisements and irritating error messages.
  • The toolbar associated with Websearch.mocaflix.com may make the infected computer run slowly and that it will have a negative effect on your connection speed and online performance. These also may make your computer become unstable, crash frequently or freeze suddenly.

Computer users will often agree, inadvertently, to install malware associated with Websearch.mocaflix.com on their computer. This website's toolbar will often be packaged along with re-bundled freeware programs. ESG security researchers strongly advise only downloading software directly from the manufacturer and paying close attention to the installation sequence to prevent the installation of unwanted toolbars.

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Directories

Websearch.mocaflix.com may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\MocaFlix
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\MocaFlix

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