Our researchers recently came across SwiftSeek, a browser extension found in an installer promoted by a misleading webpage during a routine check of suspicious sites.
Browser hijackers like SwiftSeek change your browser settings to redirect you to fake search engines. They often track your data as well.
SwiftSeek Overview
These programs set promoted pages as your default search engine, homepage, and new tab page. So, whenever you search or open a new tab, you’re taken to their chosen site.
When we looked into SwiftSeek, it redirected users to finditfasts.com. Since fake search engines usually can’t generate real results, they often send you to legitimate sites like Bing or Google. Imidlertid, finditfasts.com redirected to potterfun.com, another unreliable search site.
Potterfun.com can show search results, but they might be inaccurate or include sponsored, untrustworthy, or harmful content. SwiftSeek could also promote other fake search engines. The redirects you experience might change based on factors like where you are located.
Browser hijackers often prevent you from fixing your browser settings. SwiftSeek uses the “Managed by your organization” feature in Google Chrome to do this.
Here is claim from user:
I got malware which is named swiftseek in my search engine! I literally cant find my google search bar and add shortcuts. I watched YouTube videos to solve this problem and the issue still keep existing. For eksempel, I went to the settings and click search engine, and tried to change to google mode. But the option is like faded so that I cant change and it made me frustrated.
These programs usually track data, and SwiftSeek might collect information like websites you visit, pages you view, search queries, cookies, brugernavne, passwords, personal details, financial info, og mere. They might sell this data to others.
In short, having software like SwiftSeek on your device can lead to infections, privacy problems, financial losses, and even identity theft.
| SwiftSeek Chrome Extension | |
| Type | Unwanted Extension |
| Opdagelse | SwiftSeek Adware |
| Symptomer | Your computer becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, and you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), torrent file downloads. |
| Skade | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Fjernelse (Windows) | For at eliminere mulige malware-infektioner, scan din computer med legitim antivirussoftware. I recommend using Trojanske fjerner. |
Konklusion
Unwanted extensions can seriously compromise your privacy and security. They may lead to malware infections or data theft, making it crucial to promptly remove any suspicious extensions and only download from trusted sources. Some notorious examples of such extensions include Bull Checker, Download Files Now, and FortyFy.
How Did SwiftSeek Extension on My Computer?
Extension like SwiftSeek often find their way onto computers via unofficial app stores or deceptive websites. P2P networks, third-party downloaders, misleading pop-ups, and advertisements are also common conduits for distributing unwanted extensions and deceiving users into installing them.
Another prevalent method is bundling unwanted apps and extensions with free and dubious software. During the installation process, users might overlook bundled offers if they do not opt for “Fremskreden” eller “Brugerdefinerede” installation settings, where such offers can typically be declined.
To prevent unwanted installations, always download extensions, apps, and software from official websites or reputable app stores. Derudover, avoid interacting with suspicious links, pop-ups, or ads, and ensure your software and operating system are regularly updated.
desuden, consistently use a trusted antivirus program to scan your computer for threats. If your computer has already been compromised by rogue applications, consider running a scan with Loaris Trojan Remover to automatically remove them.
How to remove SwiftSeek?
Loaris Trojan Remover skiller sig ud som det førende valg til at udrydde ransomware-truslen og gendanne dit system. Den kan prale af en avanceret scanningsmotor, der registrerer ransomware i alle former og giver mulighed for målrettede scanninger med dens Custom Scan-funktion.
For at navigere rundt i ransomwares udførelsesblokke, boot din pc ind Fejlsikret tilstand med netværk. Dette kan gøres via fejlfindingspanelet ved at genstarte din pc, mens du holder Shift-tasten nede, navigerer til opstartsindstillinger, og vælge Windows 10 Fejlsikret tilstand med netværk.
I fejlsikret tilstand, start Loaris-installationsprogrammet, følg installationsanvisningerne, og aktiver den gratis prøveperiode for fuld funktionalitet.
Når din pc er startet i fejlsikret tilstand, start Loaris installationsfil og vent, indtil programmet er installeret. Det kan tage flere minutter. Efter det, programmet vil tilbyde dig for at aktivere en gratis forsøg. Denne handling anbefales, da den giver dig mulighed for at bruge den fulde funktionalitet af Trojan Remover. Indtast blot din e-mailadresse og modtag en gratis prøvekode.
Når prøveversionen er aktiveret, start den fulde scanning. Det kan holde til 20-30 minutter, så hav tålmodighed. Du kan bruge din computer under denne operation uden nogen begrænsninger.
Efter scanningen, du vil se listen over opdagede trusler. Som standard, programmet udpeger passende handlinger for hver detektion. I særdeleshed, for the SwiftSeek Extension is a removed. Imidlertid, du kan administrere disse handlinger ved at klikke på etiketten i højre side af registreringen, hvis du mener, at nogle registrerede genstande kan have brug for en anden handling.
Omvendt, hvis Trojan Remover identificerer malware, genstart din pc for at stoppe eventuelle malware-processer, der er aktive i Windows-hukommelsen. At udføre endnu en fuld systemscanning efter genstart er klogt for at fange potentielt replikeret malware. Denne efterfølgende scanning vil være hurtigere, med fokus på nyligt tilføjede eller ændrede filer.
Fuldfør den anden scanning, og gå videre til de næste trin, hvis den ikke opdager malware. Hvis den identificerer malware, gense din karantæneliste, fjerne eventuelle bekræftede trusler, og genstart derefter din pc. Gentag disse trin, indtil dit system er fri for malware.