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Current Language Translation

Posted: June 8, 2017

The Current Language Translation is a browser extension, which claims to provide users with access to a convenient translation service. However, users who install the Current Language Translation may realize quickly that apart from the translation services it offers, this extension also may bring unnecessary and unwanted changes to their web browser's configuration. Users who agree to install the Current Language Translation may discover that their default search provider has been changed and whenever they perform a search through the address bar, they'll be brought to a SERP (Search Engine Results Page) hosted by Yahoo. However, before landing at Yahoo, the extension will redirect the user through several other domains like Search.gg and Myluckysearching.com/search/. It is likely that these actions are performed to boost the traffic of the latter two pages, although no one may visit them on purpose.

While ending up at Yahoo.com is certainly not a problem for most users, you should know that by redirecting your search queries through several other domains, the Current Language Translation also may help its authors generate advertising revenue. We advise our readers to avoid using unreliable browser extensions, especially those who force them to use a 3rd-party homepage, search aggregator or default new tab page.

The Current Language Translation browser extension is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), and removing it is the recommended course of action. Not removing the Current Language Translation will not lead to any severe consequences for the user, but it might prevent them from searching the web like they are used to. The removal of the Current Language Translation can be executed manually via the browser's extension manager, or with the assistance of an up-to-date anti-malware scanner.

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