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QuikLogin

Posted: August 10, 2017

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 8/10
Infected PCs: 314
First Seen: August 10, 2017
Last Seen: January 13, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

QuikLogin is supposed to work as a browser-enhancing utility, which makes it more convenient for users to log-in into popular social media accounts. However, the tool does this by replacing the Chrome's new tab page with a 3rd-party search engine, which is probably associated with QuikLogin's publisher. The new tab page that QuikLogin introduces hosts a search field, as well as a collection of bookmarks to popular social media websites and other pages like Facebook, Tumblr, Gmail, etc. In addition to all this, the upper right corner features a set of utilities, which can be used to modify the page's appearance by replacing the background with either an image or a solid color.

While some users might find QuikLogin to be handy, it is important to mention that cyber security software publishers identify QuikLogin as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). PUPs are not unsafe, but their installation may often bring unwanted side effects and changes that might annoy users. While the changes that QuikLogin brings are not annoying, they certainly can be considered unwelcomed, since all searches performed through the QuikLogin New Tab will lead users to Bing.com – a reputable search service by Microsoft which, however, might not be everyone's favorite choice.

If you don't wish to use QuikLogin and you would like to return your previous new tab settings, then the best way to do it is to ensure the QuikLogin's full removal. This can be done either manually through Chrome's settings menu or with the assistance of your favorite computer security tool.

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