Threat Database Browser Hijackers Websearch.searchbomb.info

Websearch.searchbomb.info

By SpideyMan in Browser Hijackers

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 10,780
Threat Level: 50 % (Medium)
Infected Computers: 655
First Seen: December 22, 2014
Last Seen: September 7, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Websearch.searchbomb.info is associated with PUP, or Potentially Unwanted Programs. Browser hijackers are used to forcing computer users to visit Websearch.searchbomb.info repeatedly. PUPs associated with Websearch.searchbomb.info are used to promote Websearch.searchbomb.info. Marketers usually want to force computer users to visit Websearch.searchbomb.info because this website's low quality search results are advertisements for various suspicious online services. Redirecting computer users to Websearch.searchbomb.info allows marketers to generate advertising revenue at the expense of computer users. It is important to note that browser hijackers linked to Websearch.searchbomb.info are considered PUPs, rather than a threat because they are easier to remove and not as destructive. However, they may be extremely disruptive and should be removed at once.

The Annoying Redirects of Websearch.searchbomb.info

Below are problems that frequently appear on computers affected by PUPs connected with Websearch.searchbomb.info:

  • PUPs associated with Websearch.searchbomb.info may force computer users to visit this low quality search engine repeatedly.
  • PUPs associated with Websearch.searchbomb.info may cause the exhibition of suspicious error messages and pop-up windows on affected Web browsers.
  • Search results on Websearch.searchbomb.info are composed primarily of advertisements and affiliate marketing links and rarely have any relationship to computer users' searches.
  • PUPs associated with Websearch.searchbomb.info may change the affected Web browser's default search engine and homepage to Websearch.searchbomb.info. This website may also be added to the Web browser's bookmarks, favorite websites or even to the Windows Desktop or Start Menu.
  • PUPs linked to Websearch.searchbomb.info may cause performance problems on the affected Web browser. These may include frequent crashing, freezing or a general slowing down of the affected computer. They may also cause Web pages to load at a slower rate than normal.

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Registry Details

Websearch.searchbomb.info may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
http_websearch.searchbomb.info_0.localstorage
http_websearch.searchbomb.info_0.localstorage-journal
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\searchbomb.info
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\websearch.searchbomb.info

URLs

Websearch.searchbomb.info may call the following URLs:

websearch.searchbomb.info

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