Search.searchfindactivec.com

Just by looking at the interface of Search.searchfindactivec.com it becomes clear that it is the creation of Polarity Technologies Ltd. This company has created such infamous hijackers as Search.searchdcnow.com, Search.searchliveson.com, Search.yourclassifiedscenter.com, and so on. Not only are their interfaces similar. They also function in the same way. The only difference is that these hijackers promote different services. Needless to say, the hijacker we are discussing is all about finding coupons, which is why it displays easy-access links to couponsimplified.com, retailmenot.com, and groupon.com. Although these links are authentic, we still cannot identify this search tool as reliable. On the contrary, we classify it as a browser hijacker that should be eliminated immediately. You must already know that it is best to remove Search.searchfindactivec.com if you have found this article, but you might want to learn more about this infection as well. Read this report, and all important questions will be answered for you.

Just like most Polarity Technologies Ltd hijackers, Search.searchfindactivec.com is represented with the help of a browser extension. It is called “Find Active Coupons,” and you can download it from the official website, findactivecoupons.com. Note that if you install it on Chrome, you will be introduced to the installer via the Chrome web store. Although an official source exists, more users find the hijacker attached to software bundles that are controlled by third parties. Though the functionality of the suspicious search tool does not change if you install it from a different source, by using third-party installers, you risk installing malware that might be attached to it. Even if you do not believe that malware has slithered into your PC without your notice, inspect it with a legitimate malware scanner to be 100% sure. If other infections are not found, you are in luck, but if you discover malware, make sure you delete it as quickly as possible.

Although Search.searchfindactivec.com might help you access websites where you can find coupons, it does not actually produce unique coupons. In fact, it does not produce any original content, and even the search tool reroutes to Yahoo Search. Unfortunately, many users just assume that they can trust the results that are shown to them, and that might be a mistake. Although the hijacker redirects to the authentic search engine, the results could be adjusted by Search.searchfindactivec.com to include advertisements. Do you want to encounter suspicious ads whenever you are browsing the web? We are sure that you do not, which is why we do not advise using this search provider at all. Even if you manage to avoid ads and browse the web efficiently, you should delete the hijacker because it might spy on you and record private data. You are warned about this via the Privacy Policy, but it is unlikely that you have taken any time to review it.

If you have decided to delete Search.searchfindactivec.com, you have made the right decision. This browser hijacker might not be the most dangerous infection ever, but it is a potential threat to your virtual security, and there is no doubt that it does not offer services great enough to put your virtual security at risk. The links it promotes can be added to your bookmarks for easy access, and the search tool is not trusted because of the modifications that could be made. Also, you can easily set search.yahoo.com as your homepage or default search provider if you want that. The manual removal instructions below have been created to show you how to modify the settings to replace the hijacker with the desired homepage.

Although everyone can remove Search.searchfindactivec.com manually, it is not always the best option. As we have discussed already, this hijacker could be installed if you install Find Active Coupons packaged with other programs. We have also discussed that you should use a legitimate malware scanner to figure out if malicious infections are active. In case these infections are dangerous and complex, you do not want to waste any time trying to eliminate them manually. Instead, install a tool that will automatically help erase all existing threats. We are talking about anti-malware software. Even if you are capable of eliminating all threats yourself, you should install this software to ensure well-rounded protection.

Search.searchfindactivec.com Removal

Internet Explorer:

1. Open the browser and tap keys Alt+T.
2. Select Internet options and then click the General tab.
3. Overwrite the URL in the Home Page section and click OK.

Google Chrome:

1. Open the browser and tap keys Alt+F.
2. Select Settings and navigate to the On Startup menu.
3. Mark Open a specific page or set of pages and click Set pages.
4. Overwrite the hijacker’s URL and click OK.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open the browser and tap keys Alt+T.
2. In the Tools menu click Options.
3. Move to the General menu and then find the Home Page.
4. Overwrite the undesirable URL.