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Safesearch.top

Posted: September 11, 2017

Threat Metric

Ranking: 17,405
Threat Level: 5/10
Infected PCs: 4,979
First Seen: September 11, 2017
Last Seen: September 7, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows


Safesearch.top is a browser hijacker that seems to be targeting a Hebrew-speaking demographic. Safesearch.top is powered by a customized Google search engine and often comes in bundled software offers that may contain a legitimate application that can carry a number of Potentially Unwanted Programs )PUPs) in the same installation package.

Safesearch.top is one such Potentially Unwanted Program. Once Safesearch.top hitches onto your browser, it may change your homepage, show unwanted advertising and redirect your searches. The hijacker also may exchange information with a number of third-party websites and the users cannot know for certain what information may get exchanged and for what purpose. Additionally, certain anti-virus suites bring up red flags when scanning certain URLs and .css files used by Safesearch.top.

The best way to deal with PUPs such as Safesearch.top is to be extra careful when installing anything downloaded from the Internet and read through all the steps of the installation process. Low-threat hijackers like Safesearch.top can usually be removed from the browser’s add-on menu manually or from the system's list of installed software. However, a sweep with your preferred security suite also is recommended.

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The following URL's were detected:
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