Detection Details

Adware.OtherSearch

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Short bio

Adware.OtherSearch is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a family of Windows installers that deliver adwareto the affected system.

Type of infection

The adware delivered by Adware.OtherSearch specializes in browser hijacks, mainly changing the default search engine of the user. The Adware.OtherSearch installer is typically delivered by bundlers.

Protection

block Adware.OtherSearch

Malwarebytes blocks Adware.OtherSearch

Home remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.OtherSearch without further user interaction.

  • Please download Malwarebytesto your desktop.
  • Double-click MBSetup.exeand follow the prompts to install the program.
  • When your Malwarebytes for Windowsinstallation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen.
  • Click on the Get started button.
  • Click Scan to start a Threat Scan.
  • Click Quarantineto remove the found threats.
  • Reboot the system if prompted to complete the removal process.

If your browser has been hijacked, we advise you to have a look at our browser restore page.