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As of 2014, 205acbc0.any.gs and Linkbucks.com may be found together, in the browser hijacks that may forcibly redirect your Web browser to one, then the other domain. These attacks first were verified in March, but appear to be ongoing. Modern 205acbc0.any.gs hijackers, for now, limit their redirects to triggers from loading other, popular sites like Google, YouTube or Facebook. However, malware researchers have seen them affect multiple brands of browsers simultaneously, which most likely indicates that this software does not use through installation methods that rely on toolbars or other, individual browser add-ons.

Victims have found that even completely reinstalling the affected browsers fails to block 205acbc0.any.gs redirects in the long term. Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer are most widely affected by the 205acbc0.any.gs hijack campaign.

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Current reports by malware researchers conclude that 205acbc0.any.gs does not host any malign content of its own, but 205acbc0.any.gs may redirect you to potentially hazardous websites, including confirmed infection vectors like Linkbucks.com. Considering this danger to your PC's security, any redirects to 205acbc0.any.gs that occur repeatedly may be considered attacks against your computer. However, instead of attacking your Web browser or its settings, the browser hijackers responsible for 205acbc0.any.gs hijacks should be removed from your computer through diligent use of anti-malware solutions.

Since the 205acbc0.any.gs hijackings have been seen targeting both Windows and OS X browsers, the vast majority of PC users may be at risk for these attacks. Sadly, malware researchers still are trying to identify the distribution methods in use by these PC threats. You should continue to adhere to all standard security practices for your Web-surfing pastimes, assuming that you don't wish to see 205acbc0.any.gs try to replace your browser's search engine.