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Rapid-Searcher.com Search

Posted: January 23, 2014

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 5/10
Infected PCs: 26
First Seen: January 23, 2014
OS(es) Affected: Windows


RapidSearcher (Rapid-Searcher.com) is a browser hijacker, otherwise known as the RapidSearcher Virus, is also categorized as adware/a potentially unwanted program (PUP). RapidSearcher may hijack all the Web browsers on the PC and change the default browser settings. When installed, RapidSearcher may modify the default homepage and search engine or a new tab page with Rapid-searcher.com. RapidSearcher may also replace compromised search results in any major search engine with sponsored links forcibly redirecting computer users to Rapid-searcher.com. RapidSearcher may be distributed and installed on the computer system without a PC user's permission and knowledge through bundled freeware. RapidSearcher may show annoying pop-up ads on Rapid-searcher.com or other similar web pages designed to possibly generate advertising revenue from raised web traffic and clicks on ads.

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