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Search.memethat.co

Posted: November 28, 2016

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 5/10
Infected PCs: 8
First Seen: November 28, 2016
OS(es) Affected: Windows


Search.memethat.co is a not so popular search engine related to the Meme That browser extension published by Safer Browser and Adknowledge Inc. The dubious extension claims to provide users with a fresh dose of memes on a daily basis, but the truth is that all it does is set Search.memethat.co as the default new tab page for the user's default Web browser. This way the extension's publisher increases the amount of Internet traffic that Search.memethat.co generates, and it may also use this simple trick to improve the advertising revenue that this low-quality search engine generates.

Having Search.memethat.co as your default new tab page is not something that will expose you to harmful or potentially unsafe content. The search engine does function as expected, but it does not use a unique search algorithm and, instead, it runs all search queries through the Yahoo search aggregator. Apart from the search field, Search.memethat.co also includes links to random memes, a meme generator, and the most popular memes of the day. All of this content is hosted on the website memes.com, which does not appear to be affiliated with Search.memethat.co.

The Meme That browser extension is not threatening, and its presence on your computer should not alarm you. However, you should keep in mind that if you are not satisfied with the services it provides, then it is strongly recommended to get rid of it and replace Search.memethat.co with your favorite new tab page. Users can choose to remove the Meme That extension either manually or with the help of trustworthy anti-malware utilities.

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