One of the most well-known cyber security companies, Kaspersky Lab, has come under scrutiny amidst allegations about possible ties between the company and Russian intelligence agencies. With the growing tension between the U.S. and Russia, U.S. officials believe the Moscow-based company could be used by the Russian government to gain valuable information. ABC News has published a report claiming that…
What is Default-search.net?
Default-search.net belongs to Linkey Inc. and is classified as a browser hijacker. This means that it can alter browser settings and cause other modifications, all of which are aimed at promoting its sponsors. By advertising the sponsors of the hijacker, Linkey Inc. makes money. Unfortunately, computer users do not benefit from this at all. Quite the opposite, in…
What is Mobsearches.com?
Mobsearches.com is an Internet search engine that promises to generate improved search results. Although it is presented to users as a genuine search provider, in reality, it is nothing more than a browser hijacker infection. This explains why users so often find it set on their browsers as a homepage and search tool without permission. If you are…
What is Mystart4.dealwifi.com?
Mystart4.dealwifi.com is a website promoted as a genuine search provider, but, frankly speaking, it is not even close to being a legitimate search tool. Users who find this search tool set on their browsers should be aware of the fact that their browsers have been hijacked. That is, their browsers’ settings have been changed without their consent. Never…
What is Mystarting123.com?
Mystarting123.com is presented as a sleek, intuitive, and powerful search engine, so it is not surprising at all that so many users expect it to be a useful search engine that can improve their web searching experience. Unfortunately, it is far from being decent – it has been found that Mystarting123.com is a typical browser hijacker which alters…
About MyMapsExpress Toolbar
MyMapsExpress Toolbar is a browser hijacker that is advertised as an add-on that would help you access various maps. Browser hijackers are not malicious computer viruses so it appearing on your browser should not cause panic. However, it is not recommended to allow it to stay on your computer. It will change your browser’s settings and possibly try…
What is Loadoages Virus?
Loadoages Virus is a browser hijacker that is linked to eAnswers.com. It may be promoted as a search tool that can bring you the best results, but in reality, it aims at advertising its sponsors. By doing so, the creators of the hijacker earn money. Although it will reroute you to Yahoo search engine, which is reliable,…
About Search Tab New for Chrome
Search Tab New for Chrome is one of those browser hijackers that make changes to browser’s settings that users may not agree with. If you notice that your homepage has been changed to srchweb.com, you have the Search Tab New for Chrome hijacker on your hands. Thankfully, it is not malicious by itself, the worst thing it…