Search Defender Live

Google Chrome users can download Search Defender Live from the Chrome web store. The installer is found at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/search-defender-live/bdhnjgfhlpaehmmknelpglmdkfkiajah, and as soon as you click the ‘Add to Chrome’ button, you are informed that the extension can read and change your own data on the sites you visit, as well as change search settings. Is this extension a browser hijacker? We would not go this far, but we definitely can identify it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are two main reasons for that. First of all, the services provided by this extension are not so great. Second, the search services are not so reliable. This is why you might have already decided to remove Search Defender Live from your operating system. If you are not yet sure about what you should do, or if you are still gathering information to learn more about the PUP, we strongly recommend that you read this report. By the end of it, you will know what to do, and you will also know how to delete the extension if that is what you decide to do.

The official website representing Search Defender Live is searchdefenderlive.com, but the official installer is available via the Chrome web store only. It is possible that you could face the installer when you execute a bundled downloader from an unknown source, in which case, the PUP could be installed along with other suspicious and, potentially, malicious programs. Whether or not you suspect that this could be the case, we advise implementing a trusted malware scanner to have your operating system and browsers examined. If the tool is trustworthy, you will be notified in case threats are found. Of course, even if other threats are not in the picture, and if you used the official installer, you still need to research Search Defender Live. According to the official description, this program can offer a custom and safe browsing experience with the help of Yahoo Search. Can’t you set Yahoo Search as your default search provider? Of course, you can, but the PUP is also meant to ensure protection against harmful sites, provide you with live alerts and detailed threat analysis, as well as offer a convenient way to browse the web. If that is how the extension works, why would you ever delete it?

After installation of Search Defender Live, your browser’s default search provider will be replaced with searchdefenderlive.com/search.php, and the search queries will be pushed through to Yahoo Search. That is how the tool is meant to work, right? Well, did you know that the results can be modified? Did you know that the PUP can collect personal and non-personal information? Did you know that your browsing activities can be tracked using cookies, web beacons, and other tools employed by Search Defender Live? These are the things that you need to think about very carefully. It is also important that you understand that this extension cannot replace reliable security software. Can it warn you about potentially malicious websites? That is possible, but can it ensure protection against malware? Most likely, it cannot. Due to this, you need to think carefully if the services presented by the PUP are worth the risks imposed by a suspicious search service and data-tracking cookies.

If you decide that it is best for you to delete Search Defender Live from your browser, you have to figure out how to get rid of this potentially unwanted program. Will you remove it manually, using the instructions below, or will you install an anti-malware program to have it erased automatically? The first option is good enough if there are no other threats that you need to worry about, but if additional threats exist, using an anti-malware program can be useful. Also, note that the right program can also ensure full-time and well-rounded protection, and if you do not want to face threats, you definitely need it. Hopefully, you now know your options, and you are confident about your next move. If you want to discuss anything else, you can add your questions in the comments section, and our experts will get back to you ASAP.

Search Defender Live Removal

1. Launch Google Chrome.
2. Tap Alt+F keys to access the Chrome menu.
3. Click More tools and then Extensions.
4. Remove the extension called Search Defender Live.

N.B. To eliminate the cookies and clear cache, you need to access the Clear browsing data menu. You can do that by tapping keys Ctrl+Shift+Delete at the same time.