MakeMeSearch.com Redirect Removal Guide
MakeMeSearch.com unwanted search engine redirect is being triggered by a widespread trojan virus that make changes to the infected computer's DNS and HOSTS file to redirect users' online search queries to fake search engines and malicious websites. The trojan virus will launch automatically at every system boot and alter values in the system registry to hijack and redirect Opera, Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers to MakeMeSearch.com and various other advertising websites. MakeMeSearch.com browser hijacker may be used to steal sensitive stored information and cause the infected computer's operation to be seriously degraded.
Possible symptoms can include:
- Windows crash at startup
- Stolen identity information
- Annoying browser pop-ups
- Home page about:blank
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Technical Details
| Malware Specification |
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| Redirection: |
MakeMeSearch.com |
| Also known as: |
MakeMeSearch |
| Paths: |
MTC.MakeMeSearch.com |
| Type of malware: |
Search Engine Redirect Virus |
| Short description: |
MTC.MakeMeSearch.com redirect is caused by a special type of hijacking malware that modifies the Internet settings on the compromised computer system and forwards the deafult web browser to websites containing additional malware and advertisements. MakeMeSearch.com virus may redirect all the major search engines and result in that sensitive stored data will be sent out to remote hackers through a "back door" connection. |
| Threat Levels |
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| Risk level: |
High |
| Distribution level: |
Medium |
| Removal level: |
Hard |
| Damage level: |
High |
| Infected systems: |
MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows Me, MS Windows 2000 |
| Other Redirects |
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| Domain names and IP Numbers: |
Not Available |
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