Most PUAs (adware and browser hijackers included) can track data.
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Therefore, recovering a hijacked browser is impossible without eliminating the software affecting it. Fake search engines are rarely able to generate unique results, and so they redirect to (or cause redirection chains ending with) Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate sites.īrowser hijackers can also reset any changes users attempt to make to their browsers and restrict/deny access to the browser settings outright. Some can be triggered (when clicked) to execute scripts designed to download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without users' permission.īrowser hijackers reassign the homepage, default search engine, and new tab/window URLs. With this software installed, each new browser tab/window opened and search query typed into the URL bar redirects to the promoted address. Once clicked, intrusive ads redirect to various untrusted, misleading, compromised, deceptive/scam, and malicious sites. The delivered advertisements are more than just a nuisance, they pose a threat to device/user safety. Note that bogus software updaters distribute PUAs and also Trojans, ransomware, and other malware.Īdware enables the placement of third party graphical content (e.g., pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other ads), typically on any visited website. Therefore, it is likely that ApolloSearch has this functionality as well.ĭue to the dubious methods used to distribute this app, it is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).ĪpolloSearch has been noted being spread via fake Adobe Flash updates.
Following installation, this app runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and makes alterations to browser settings to promote fake search engines.Īdditionally, most adware and browser hijackers have data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing activity. ApolloSearch is a rogue application classified as adware (not to be confused with another adware-type app of the same name).
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