Imitsearch.net

Imitsearch.net is a link directory site that, contrary to its claims, does not appear to provide legitimate search engine results – instead, like other directories, Imitsearch.net displays links according to previously-organized lists of both generic and topical websites. Imitsearch.net does not appear to promote malicious content, but sometimes enjoys being promoted by PC threats that include browser-redirecting functions. Such PC threats, classified as browser hijackers, are dangerous for your PC and always should be uninstalled by specialized anti-malware tools. Redirects to Imitsearch.net, having your searches forced to go through Imitsearch.net, pop-ups for Imitsearch.net and even keyword-based links for Imitsearch.net all can be symptoms of an Imitsearch.net browser hijacker's infection, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts endorse the removal of Imitsearch.net-related malware even while noting that visiting Imitsearch.net is not notably dangerous for your PC.

Imitsearch.net: When Your Searches Dead-End at a Directory

Imitsearch.net claims to be a search engine a la Google or Bing.com, but actually doesn't generate true search results at all. After a look through the site, Imitsearch.net merely displays search results-like lists of preset links and doesn't make any effort towards finding the most relevant sites for your search queries. This behavior, while deceptive, is not dangerous to your computer, since Imitsearch.net hasn't been found to lace its lists with any obviously malicious websites.

What most concerns SpywareRemove.com malware experts is the promotion of Imitsearch.net by actual PC threats: browser hijackers that are installed without your permission and redirect IE, Chrome and other browsers to Imitsearch.net automatically. Some common formats of Imitsearch.net hijacks can include:

• Being unable to change your homepage or default search engine from Imitsearch.net.
• Being redirected to Imitsearch.net when you use popular search sites.
• Experiencing unusual web content insertions (such as pop-ups or text-based links) that promote Imitsearch.net in sites that generally don't include such promotions.

These Imitsearch.net-promoting attacks are not limited to a single type of browser or operating system, although popular Windows-compatible browsers usually are the foremost targets of browser hijackers (for both Imitsearch.net and other sites).

Taking Your Searches to Sites That – in Contrast to Imitsearch.net – Can Deliver What They Promise

Based on its current format, Imitsearch.net can't offer any useful search-related features, but neither is Imitsearch.net very dangerous for your PC. The greatest Imitsearch.net-related danger to your computer lies in browser hijackers that promote Imitsearch.net: they may disable some security features, block you from using other sites or include other functions that aren't related to your browser.
Whenever your browser begins to redirect to Imitsearch.net without your consent, anti-malware applications should be used to scan your PC and remove any Imitsearch.net-related browser hijackers as quickly as possible. A sufficiently thorough system scan by a competent anti-malware program should be all that's needed to remove all Imitsearch.net-associated malware, as well as any settings changes that cause redirects to Imitsearch.net.