Mediashifting.com

Like other sites that are associated with Click System, Mediashifting.com is a fake search engine that's often used as a destination by browser-redirecting Trojans and rootkits (which are also known as Mediashifting.com viruses or browser hijackers). Redirects to Mediashifting.com can occur in all types of popular browsers and will alter components of Windows; therefore, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend a total and inclusive system scan with anti-malware software to solve redirect issues. Because Mediashifting.com and related websites are confirmed traffickers in PC threats, you should never try to interact with Mediashifting.com's search results or consider contact with Mediashifting.com (or any site that Mediashifting.com promotes) to be anything other than direct attack on your computer.

Mediashifting.com: A New Tab a Minute without Anything Worth Viewing

Mediashifting.com is just one example of many types of fraudulent search engine sites that all play host to the same basic scam: using browser hijackers to redirect traffic to themselves and then redirecting that traffic to sites that pay revenue for the service. Browser hijackers can attack Firefox, Internet Explorer and Chrome; thus, putting a total stop to Mediashifting.com redirect attacks requires a complete anti-malware scan instead of the simple deletion of your web browser.

In addition to redirecting your browser to Mediashifting.com from other sites, browser hijackers for Mediashifting.com may also open tabs that display Mediashifting.com or use Mediashifting.com as a middle-man before they redirect you to other sites. Websites that are aligned with Mediashifting.com may appear to offer adult videos, software products, insurance services or other types of useful content, but it's recommended that you treat these websites as potentially fraudulent and hostile to your PC. Because these sites may host drive-by-download scripts that can be used to install other PC threats, you should strive to avoid Mediashifting.com's affiliate sites and resolve any browser hijacker infection as soon as possible. Sub-domains of Mediashifting.com should also be considered just as dangerous as Mediashifting.com itself.

Why Mediashifting.com Gives You More Than Just Browser Hijacks to Worry About

Mediashifting.com-associated browser hijackers are also known for containing rootkit features that allow them to avoid inexpert deletion. These rootkits can cause system crashes, shutdowns and generally worsened system performance that can further impede your PC. Deactivating the rootkit is necessary to remove Mediashifting.com and stop redirects to Mediashifting.com, but once this is done via Safe Mode or another method, good anti-malware software shouldn't have any difficulty in attending to the problem.

SpywareRemove.com malware researchers also caution that rootkits can also be a source of other issues, including:

• The automatic installation of other PC threats such as Trojans or spyware.
• Altered network or security settings that make your PC vulnerable to attack or control by hackers.
• Usage of resources such as RAM without permission.
• Theft of private information such as passwords, identity-related information or financial data.