Hijacked by SearchAssist Thing?
SearchAssist (Searchassist.me / Searchassist.net) is a browser hijacker which can completely take control of users’ browsers by keeping redirecting their homepage. SearchAssist does precisely what all browser hijackers out there do. Promoted by a third party, Searchassist.me / Searchassist.net can sneak into your system via a third party such as spam email, free download, a corrupt website, unknown link/pop ups, some Trojan horse. SearchAssist hijacker, attacking users’ browsers frequently, can drive those computer users who are not familiar with malware removal insane.
If you find that Searchassist.me / Searchassist.net appears on your browser all of a sudden and won’t go away anymore, you should be aware of that your searge engine has been compromised by the invader. You are not suggested to take SearchAssist hijacker slightly. This self-invited guest should be removed timely for:
• It arrives without permission and overrides your homepage.
• It may modify your browser settings and won’t allow you to reset back.
• It may pop up on new tab to interfere with your surfing.
• It just won’t leave, no matter how you reset or reinstall your browser.
• It may bring in other applications with malicious signature.
Given that unwanted thing SearchAssist hijacker is tricky enough to sneak into your system via a third party, great attention is needed while you are surfing online or installing something on the machine. To keep your browser a safe surfing place and prevent SearchAssist from bringing in other malware, you are advised to get it deleted in a timely fashion.
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