Zpk200.com

Zpk200.com is a low quality search engine that is closely related to browser hijackers and adware. There have been complaints from affected computer users claiming that their computer systems redirect them to Zpk200.com repeatedly. Pop-up advertisements associated with the adnxs.com advertising platform, a legitimate advertising platform that has been used in these types of illicit attacks. Typically, browser hijackers associated with Zpk200.com redirects are installed due to a PC infection or after installing a freeware program that has been bundled with an illegitimate browser extension or other PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Most Zpk200.com redirects are caused after the computer user clicks on a link which will have been altered to direct the computer user to Zpk200.com instead of to its intended destination.

What is the Purpose of the Zpk200.com Redirects?

Zpk200.com redirects are meant to collect advertising money by forcing computer users to view certain advertisements or click on affiliate marketing links. One of the main dangers of these types of unauthorized redirects is that they may expose a computer to malware infections. The fact that they take away control from the computer user indicates that it is more likely for computer users to expose their computer systems to dangerous online content and malware. Browser hijacker infections associated with Zpk200.com can infect the three most popular Windows browsers: Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox. If your Web browser is showing symptoms associated with Zpk200.com, ESG security researchers strongly recommend that computer users scan their affected computer with a reliable anti-malware application that is fully updated to ensure that no malware has entered the affected computer as a consequence of Zpk200.com redirects.

What Makes Zpk200.com Potentially Dangerous?

There are several reasons why Zpk200.com redirects are harmful for your privacy and your computer's safety. Some of these include the following:

• Zpk200.com is associated with browser hijackers and adware infections.
• Zpk200.com may contain potentially dangerous advertisements and is also associated with pop-up advertisements.
• Zpk200.com contains components that can keep track of your online history, browsing habits and other private information. This information can then be sold to marketers to display targeted advertisements on the victims' computers.
• Zpk200.com redirects will usually be associated with unauthorized changes to your Web browser settings, such as replacing your homepage with Zpk200.com.