Google redirect hijacker

Google redirect hijacker is a browser hijacking virus which alters PC owners’ browser settings and redirects users against their will to suspect websites hosting many malware and virus threats. Instead of receiving the search results of the term the user originally searched for in Google, Yahoo or Bing the user will be redirected to websites that promote malware and assail the user with various commercial popup windows.

Should you find that your search results are being redirected to malicious websites and sites you did not navigate to then your PC is infected with malware. What is worse, Google redirect virus’ developers have access to your personal search and sensitive information. The user’s search patters are relayed to the developers of this virus, and based on these statistics the user will be redirected to sites selling or promoting similar stuff to what the user was searching for.

The Google redirect virus will also make it easier for other malware to gain entry to the system. This is because Google redirect virus will start to break down the PC’s inherent security features, opening backdoors for other infections and generally making the system weak and susceptible to other infections.

It will also gather personal information of the user that can be used to steal his online identity, compromise his privacy and safety and put the system’s security in jeopardy. Most likely Google redirect virus is a Rootkit with additional components which are used to redirect search results.

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