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WebSearchy.com

Posted: May 2, 2014

WebSearchy.com is a browser hijacker website that, after installation on a PC, may add a Web browser extension, plug-in or add-on into Web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. The extension, plug-in and add-on or a WebSearchy toolbar may substitute the Web browser's default search provider and home pages and numerous other features such as 404 errors and DNS redirection. WebSearchy browser hijacker may also modify the browser settings that might decrease its security levels. WebSearchy is also a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may interfere with the functions of the Web browser's normal features and online search activities. Through the use of the WebSearchy browser hijacker annoying pop-up advertisements may be displayed on WebSearchy.com. PC users may get constantly rerouted to WebSearchy.com if their computers are affected by WebSearchy. WebSearchy is a program produced by WebSearchy.com.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:



C:\Program Files\Websearchy\WebSearchy.exe File name: C:\Program Files\Websearchy\WebSearchy.exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
C:\Program Files\Websearchy\Infrastructure.dll File name: C:\Program Files\Websearchy\Infrastructure.dll
Mime Type: unknown/dll
C:\Program Files\Websearchy\Ionic.Zip.dll File name: C:\Program Files\Websearchy\Ionic.Zip.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
C:\Program Files\Websearchy\Microsoft.Win32.TaskScheduler.dll File name: C:\Program Files\Websearchy\Microsoft.Win32.TaskScheduler.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
C:\Program Files\Websearchy\Newtonsoft.Json.dll File name: C:\Program Files\Websearchy\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
C:\Program Files\Websearchy\System.Data.SQLite.dll File name: C:\Program Files\Websearchy\System.Data.SQLite.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
C:\Program Files\Websearchy\uninstall.WebSearchy.exe File name: C:\Program Files\Websearchy\uninstall.WebSearchy.exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
C:\Program Files\Websearchy\UrlHistoryLibrary.dll File name: C:\Program Files\Websearchy\UrlHistoryLibrary.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
C:\Program Files\Websearchy\WebSearchy.exe File name: C:\Program Files\Websearchy\WebSearchy.exe
Mime Type: unknown/exe

Additional Information

The following URL's were detected:
Websearchy.com/legal/Terms
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