Threat Database Browser Hijackers Websearch.seachsupporter.info

Websearch.seachsupporter.info

By GoldSparrow in Browser Hijackers

The Websearch.seachsupporter.info website has been associated with various browser hijackers. These will usually take the form of a Web browser extension such as the Smart Address Bar. Typically, adware associated with Websearch.seachsupporter.info will be bundled with a legitimate freeware program, often distributed through a third party website. Once installed, these kinds of browser hijackers cause a variety of symptoms on the victim's computer. Since redirects to the Websearch.seachsupporter.info website and pop-up windows associated with Websearch.seachsupporter.info are symptoms of a browser hijacker infection, they should be dealt with immediately with the help of a reliable anti-malware program. Usually, the most visible symptoms of these infections are the unauthorized change to the victim's homepage and default search engine to Websearch.seachsupporter.info.

Why Marketers Want to Force You to Visit Websearch.seachsupporter.info Repeatedly

Despite the fact that Websearch.seachsupporter.info claims to be a legitimate search engine, the main purpose of Websearch.seachsupporter.info is not to help you carry out online searches. Rather, Websearch.seachsupporter.info exists solely to generate advertising revenue by displaying sponsored search results and keeping track of your online activity. These fake search results will often lead to websites containing malicious content or promoting what are often known as dangerous online scams. Because of this, Websearch.seachsupporter.info often acts as a gateway towards more dangerous malware threats. Computer users carrying out a search on Websearch.seachsupporter.info have reported that the search results are usually completely unrelated to their search. This is because they are sponsored by marketers rather than displayed in response to the computer user's search terms.

ESG malware analysts consider Websearch.seachsupporter.info and any Web browser extensions associated with this domain as potential threats to your privacy and your computer's security. Some reasons to avoid Websearch.seachsupporter.info and its associated browser hijackers include the following:

  • Websearch.seachsupporter.info search results may expose your computer to dangerous malware or lead you to phishing websites or other online scams.
  • Websearch.seachsupporter.info redirects are caused by an adware infection that makes unauthorized changes to your computer's settings.
  • Websearch.seachsupporter.info is associated with unwanted components that log your online activity and sell this information to marketers or use it to display advertisements.

Because of this, adware associated with Websearch.seachsupporter.info should be removed immediately. Once removed, ESG malware researchers advise restoring your Web browser settings manually and using a reliable anti-malware scanner to ensure that your computer has not been exposed to other, more dangerous, malware threats.

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