Corrupted With Whattoseek.net?
Whattoseek.net redirect is inserted by a mischievous search hijacker malware that alters the hosts file to reroute MSN, Google and Yahoo search engine requests. The search hijacker will modify DNS settings and redirect Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers to http://Whattoseek.net to show targeted ads. Mostly Whattoseek.net spread through dubious adult websites, peer to peer programs or spam email. Whattoseek.net redirect virus is a security and privacy risk that may initiate unwanted popups and store your online actions.
Possible Whattoseek.net symptoms
- Hijacked browser home page
- Corrupt files are re-installed after been removed
- Porn popups begin appearing on the screen
- Strange network access issues
- Strange programs show up in task manager
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Threat Information
| Malware Data |
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Threat name: |
Whattoseek.net |
Also named as: |
Whattoseek |
Type: |
Search Hijacker |
Sub type: |
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General description: |
A Search Hijacker is a malware program code, commonly installed via security loopholes by nasty trojan horses that enables remote control over the hijacked computer. A Search Hijacker is designed to change Web browser adjustments to redirect users to corrupt search websites and show frustrating adverts.
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| Infection Level |
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Risk level: |
Serious |
Distribution level: |
High |
Removal level: |
Moderate |
Harm level: |
Medium |
Infectious systems |
Windows ME, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 95, Windows 98 |
| Associated threats and Aliases |
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Aliases/Clones: |
N/A |
Related Threats: |
approvedchoices.com, thetop10.com, allgive.com, goodbazar.com, x-xn.com, kdirectory.co.uk, strikingoffers.com, info.com, searchwesearch.com, topdaofinder.com, seekfor.info, going.com |
Threat Files |
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Exe files: |
N/A |
Dll files: |
N/A |
Aditional files: |
N/A |
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