Can't Remove Search.search-star.net?
Search.search-star.net is added by a destructive search hijacker bug designed to modify Windows hosts file and hijack FireFox and IE internet browsers. The virus will change Windows registry files and re-direct result links in Bing, Google, Yahoo and MSN search requests to http://Search.search-star.net and other commercial web sites. When launched, Search.search-star.net may connect to outlying servers, download hazardous files and show frustrating popup adverts. Search.search-star.net re-direct bug is a privacy risk that may harvest your surfing information and prevent online security resources.
Possible signs of Search Hijacker
- Long PC start ups and shutdowns
- Malware files are reactivated after manual removal
- Stolen personal data
- Unusual running program processes in the process list
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Technical Details
| Malware Data |
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Threat name: |
Search.search-star.net |
Also known as: |
Search.search-star |
Type: |
Search Hijacker |
Sub type: |
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General description: |
A Search Hijacker is a malware program, generally installed via security loopholes by destructive trojan horses that enables remote control over the hijacked computer. A Search Hijacker is created to change Web browser settings to redirect users to corrupt search webpages and show irritating adverts.
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| Threat Levels |
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Risk level: |
High |
Distribution level: |
High |
Removal level: |
Moderate |
Damage level: |
Medium |
Compromised systems |
Windows ME, Windows 7, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows 98 |
| Related Threats/Aliases |
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Aliases/Clones: |
N/A |
Related Threats: |
adam.jobopex.info, plexfind.com, landing.savetubevideo.com, searchwebway3.com |
Files |
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Exe files: |
N/A |
Dll files: |
N/A |
Aditional files: |
N/A |
Associated Search Queries |
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