Deceiving domain - searchmo.xyz
Searchmo.xyz is a browser-hijacking product that interferes with users' browsing sessions and adds major changes to the hijacked web browser apps. Once you receive the potentially unwanted program on your computer, you will supposedly spot unwanted changes on your browser's homepage, search provider, and new tab search.
When the default search engine has been modified by searchmo.xyz virus, you might not be able to maintain quality-full browsing anymore. For example, search queries might provide you with questionable results and answers.
In addition, the browser hijacker might promote redirecting and advertising activities which are the main income source of third-party developers. Continuously, searchmo.xyz redirects might become a problem if they take you to infected domains. This is one of the easiest ways of getting malware on your computer or laptop.
| Name | searchmo.xyz |
|---|---|
| Type | Potentially unwanted program |
| Sub-type | Browser hijacker |
| Danger level | Low. Even though this program cannot be categorized as a specific malware form, it still might promote potentially dangerous activities such as redirecting |
| Major changes | When the browser-hijacking app enters your system, do not be surprised to see your browsers affected too. Changes are usually spotted on the search engine, new tab search, or homepage |
searchmo.xyz violations
ACR-104: An app alters major browser settings to set a new search provider and force the victim to use it.
