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Search.ph-cmf.com

Posted: November 29, 2016

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 5/10
Infected PCs: 23
First Seen: November 29, 2016
OS(es) Affected: Windows


Search.ph-cmf.com is a search engine that may use the sub-domain Free.ph-cmf.com. Both pages are identical, and they both might be associated with a browser hijacking extension that is published and distributed by Safer Browser. According to the uninstallation instructions found on Search.ph-cmf.com, the extension in question is 'My Email XP,' but judging by the links to online games found on Search.ph-cmf.com, and it is likely that the extension to blame is one related to free online games. The good news is that while Search.ph-cmf.com may not be the most glamorous search engine, at least this page is not associated with any suspicious or potentially harmful activities and software. It simply serves as a search engine that uses the Yahoo Search API, and also includes quick links to several reputable websites linked to various online games.

Usually, you would not visit Search.ph-cmf.com on purpose, because there are much better search aggregators to use to find content on the Web. However, this does not mean that Search.ph-cmf.com will not make its way to your Web browser with the help of 3rd-party applications such as browser extensions that can hijack your browser's settings. The installation of this extension may sometimes go unnoticed, and that's the reason why some users might be surprised to see Search.ph-cmf.com being their new tab page even though they don't remember visiting this website ever before.

If your browser is suffering from the same minor issue, and you end up seeing Search.ph-cmf.com whenever you open a new tab, then it is recommended to take the necessary measures to resolve the problem. The swiftest way to get your browser's configuration back to normal is to remove any unknown extensions that you don't regularly use. In addition to this, it is recommended to use an anti-malware scanner as extra reassurance that all of the hijacker's files will be erased.

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