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GamesCenter Search

Posted: September 7, 2017

Threat Metric

Ranking: 8,533
Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 2,398
First Seen: September 7, 2017
Last Seen: October 2, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows


The gamesCenter Search is a Web browser extension, which only works with Google Chrome. Users who opt to install the gamesCenter Search may be tempted to do so because the extension promises to provides them with access to thousands of free-to-play online games, which can offer hours of fun and entertainment. However, more vigilant users may notice that the installation of the gamesCenter Search requires certain permissions that some users might not agree with. For example, you can't install the gamesCenter Search without authorizing the extension to modify the Chrome's default search provider and change it to Eanswers.com. By doing this, all searches that are executed through the address bar will be queried to Eanswers.com. This search engine then redirects users to the Google Search so that, basically, the purpose of the gamesCenter Search seems to be to boost the traffic that Eanswers.com receives artificially.

While the gamesCenter Search may indeed give users access to some online games that can be played through their Web browser, it is important to mention that none of the games are provided by the gamesCenter Search. Instead, the user is redirected to 3rd-party websites and services that are rather popular when it comes to Web browser games.

The gamesCenter Search add-on is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), and this means that it can be removed not just manually, but also with the assistance of a credible PC security utility. The removal of the gamesCenter Search it is not mandatory, but it is recommended if you don't plan on using its features and if you are not happy with the changes it has brought to your browser's configuration.

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