Category Hijackers

What is PDFConverterSearch PDFConverterSearch is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that can take control of your browser. Once infected, the user is forced to see and perform search queries via the pdfconverter-search.com or portal.pdfconverter-search.com web-pages. In reality, it’s a fake…

What is Burst Search Burst Search is a fake search provider that might show inaccurate search query results. Despite the fact that it looks like a regular search engine, its main task is to generate revenue for the developers using…

What is Search.mynewsfree.com Search.mynewsfree.com is yet another browser hijacker that is used for advertising purposes. This kind of threat corrupts browser configuration immediately after infiltration and without users’ consent. As a result, the user is forced to visit every…

What is Search.quicksearchtool.com Search.quicksearchtool.com is so-called “redirect virus” that modifies browser configuration without users’ consent. For example, it manipulates your browser to change your start page or search engine, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of…

What is Flare Search Flare Search is the name of the search provider that users might find on their browsers after installing some freeware program. The website has a minimalistic design and it looks no different from any other search…