Slysearch.net Removal Guide
Slysearch.net is added by a stealthy search hijacker virus that alters Windows hosts file and hijacks Internet Explorer and Firefox web browsers. The browser hijacker will reroute Bing, MSN, Yahoo and Google search queries to http://Slysearch.net or other commercial sites. Normally Slysearch.net is spread through unsolicited spam email, free song, game or movie downloads or via adult websites. Slysearch.net search hijacker is a security and privacy risk that may lead to undesirable pop ups and collect your online activities.
Possible signs of Slysearch.net
- "Blue Screen of Death" error screen
- Unknown smtp connections
- Unknown running files in Windows task list
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Technical Specifications
| Malware Data |
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Threat name: |
Slysearch.net |
Also identified as: |
Slysearch |
Type: |
Search Hijacker |
Sub type: |
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General description: |
A Search Hijacker is a malware code, generally installed via security loopholes by malicious trojan horses that enables remote control over the hijacked computer. A Search Hijacker is designed to change Web browser settings to redirect users to corrupt search websites and show frustrating ads.
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| Risk Level |
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Risk level: |
High |
Distribution level: |
High |
Removal level: |
Moderate |
Harm level: |
Medium |
Compromised systems |
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 7 |
| Alliases and Related Threats |
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Aliases/Clones: |
N/A |
Related Threats: |
metacompare.com, mytraff.com, windowsclick.com, plexfind.com, bho:wormradar.com |
Related Files |
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Exe files: |
N/A |
Dll files: |
N/A |
Aditional files: |
N/A |
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