Netfind.com virus - How to remove

Netfind.com virus is commonly referred to as a browser hijacker, related to many malware parasites. In our articles about two other browser hijackers (Browserquest.com and Speedydialsearch.com), we have mentioned Netfind.com, but did not go into much detail about this suspicious search engine. On the Internet, we found disturbing reviews of this platform. One party claimed that Netfind is nothing but “Scam circle jerk search engine. Not good results. It was a waste of time”. Therefore, we decided to take a closer look at this possibly dangerous platform for searching.

Our analysis of this Netfind.com hijacker revealed that it is the most active in United States, Pakistan, Brazil, India and Philippines. We did notice that this search platform is controlled by a legitimate company called AOL INC. Therefore, we were confused by the fact that many people categorized this search engine as malicious and even potentially dangerous. By continuing our search, we discovered quite a few things.

Is Netfind.com search engine actually a browser hijacker?

First of all, we noticed that many notorious browser hijackers are sending traffic to Netfind.com search engine. Searchencrypt.com, Searchprivacy.co and Search.handy-tab.com have all been said to be the top referring sites. It could be that some hijackware parasites are using the Netfind.com to deliver results to search queries.

Another thing we discovered is that Netfind.com search engine introduces secure connection. Therefore, encryption makes it difficult for unauthorized people to view the information traveling between computers. Could it be that people are mistaking Netfind.com for a browser hijacker because it is exploited by other hijackware parasites? It is a possibility that we have to consider, knowing that the creators of this search engine are respectable. Nevertheless, we do think that Netfind.com search engine could be set as your browsers’ preferences without your permission.

It could be that the Netfind.com website will be set as your home page, new tab page and default search provider. You should take a look at the list of the browser extensions you have installed. If you find any add-ons that seem suspicious or unknown to you, we recommend removing them. While Netfind.com might not be a virus, its repetitive appearance on your screen could suggest that you have been infected with a malicious parasite (Malware Tutorial: Learn About Malware, Vulnerabilities). Since some dangerous browser hijackers initiate redirection to Netfind, they might be the ones you should be worried about.

However, there are some researchers who label Netfind.com as a browser hijacker. Specialists from WiperSoft have categorized this search engine among other hijackware parasites. They state that the Netfind will include a lot of commercial advertisements. In fact, this is true. During our analysis, we found that this search engine shows ads from Media.net, Shop411, adMarketplace and other ad networks.

Why are you seeing Netfind.com website during browsing?

As we have mentioned, Netfind.com could suggest that you have become infected with a browser hijacker. Remove all unknown plugins from your browser and see whether this issue is fixed. Furthermore, you could accidentally agree to have Netfind.com as your main preference. To avoid this, we hope that you will be attentive during installation processes of freeware. Make sure that no unwanted applications or browser toolbars will be installed together with the program you selected.

If you want to be guaranteed that your computer device is not infected with adware parasites, browser hijackers or Trojans, we have a solution for you. Download a reliable anti-malware tool and run a scan to check whether your computer is compromised. Spyhunter are the anti-malware tools that have helped millions of people around the world. If you want to be properly protected from malware, we highly recommend installing an anti-malware tool.

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