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Search.tp-cmf.com

Posted: September 25, 2017

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 5/10
Infected PCs: 22
First Seen: September 25, 2017
OS(es) Affected: Windows


Search.tp-cmf.com is a domain owned by Polarity Technologies LTD, a software publisher that specializes in the development of browser add-ons, which are meant to enhance the Web browsing experience of the user by giving them access to various features and services. However, it is important to note that the majority of Polarity's extensions are classified as Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), and any credible PC security tool is likely to recommend their removal. One of the primary reasons to this is that Polarity's software usually asks users to authorize it to replace their browser's default new tab with a page affiliated with Polarity. We believe that Search.tp-cmf.com is just another example of that, but so far the owners have not specified the browser add-on that this domain is linked to.

Currently, Search.tp-cmf.com hosts a search page, weather widget, and a small collection of links to popular websites like Amazon, eBay, Gmail, and others. The search feature is not spectacular, but it gets the job done by redirecting the user's search query to Yahoo Search. While the redirect to Yahoo Search means that users will see legitimate search results, you should keep in mind that the way Search.tp-cmf.com works may change at any time, and the page might not be reliable for long.

If you start seeing Search.tp-cmf.com whenever you load a new tab, then it is almost certain that you have installed one of Polarity Technologies' products recently. If you wish to revert the change, then you will need to remove the Polarity's extension either manually or by using a suitable security scanner.

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