YourTV.link
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| Ranking: | 17,093 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 289 |
| First Seen: | July 16, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | July 29, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
YourTV.link is a browser hijacker. As its name implies, YourTV.link is used to taking over a Web browser, hijacking it and leading it to certain websites repeatedly as well as carrying out certain tasks automatically. YourTV.link may take the form of a Web browser extension or add-on that may be distributed on third-party installers such as those associated with software download websites. YourTV.link may affect the most popular Web browsers, including Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. You should remove YourTV.link with the help of a reliable, fully updated anti-malware application immediately. Since many security programs may not be capable of detecting or removing low-level threats, it is a good measure to ensure that a computer is protected by a security program that can find and remove low-level threats such as adware, PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs), browser hijackers and other similar components.
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Common Issues that may be Associated with YourTV.link
There are numerous symptoms that may be associated with YourTV.link and similar browser hijackers, including the following:
- The YourTV.link browser hijacker may change the affected Web browser's shortcuts to YourTV.link, or add this link to its bookmarks and similar lists.
- YourTV.link may change the affected Web browser's default search engine and homepage to YourTV.link automatically.
- YourTV.link may be associated with numerous performance issues. PC security analysts have linked YourTV.link to slow Web browser speed and frequent crashing or freezing.
Although the YourTV.link website may look like a legitimate website for viewing online videos and carrying out online searches, PC security analysts strongly advise computer users against interacting with the YourTV.link website. This Web page and its associated content tend to contain advertisements for unsafe material as well as links to known tactics and unwanted components that may be installed on your computer automatically.
The main purpose of YourTV.link is to force computer users to interact with YourTV.link as much as possible. To do this, YourTV.link may take over the affected Web browser and redirect it to YourTV.link repeatedly. YourTV.link also may include links in search results to ensure that computer users are led to YourTV.link. In general, this is done to profit from advertising and affiliate marketing revenue. YourTV.link may also be associated with pay-per-click schemes that generate revenue depending on how many computer users click on certain links or advertisements. Although advertisements are a legitimate part of browsing the Web, components like YourTV.link may abuse the system by forcing these advertisements and websites on computer users, essentially taking a Web browser hostage and forcing computer users to view this type of content repeatedly.
How the YourTV.link Browser Hijacker may Infiltrate a Computer
In most cases, browser hijackers like YourTV.link may be distributed using program bundling. This means that YourTV.link may be included along with the installation of another application. However, YourTV.link also may be distributed using typical threat delivery methods, such as spam email attachments and attack websites (although bundling is by far the most common method for delivering this and other low-level threats). In most cases, computer users may be prompted to install Web browser extensions and other extra content when installing new software. This is especially common when using third-party installers or download managers. Because of this, malware researchers recommend that computer users avoid using these types of components and instead download and install software directly from the primary source. During the installation process of any new program, computer users should pay attention to every step rather than automatically clicking on 'Ok' or 'Next'. Beware of misleading language or convoluted instructions that may trick computer users into installing software they do not want. Advanced or Custom installation options are a good way of avoiding browser hijackers and other unwanted extras.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove YourTV.link
Registry Details
URLs
YourTV.link may call the following URLs:
| /yourtv.link |
| =yourtv.link |
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