TypicalInput adware will modify your browser's settings which is why it is classified as a hijacker. You must have installed some kind of freeware recently, and it came together with a redirect virus. If you do not want these types of threats inhabiting your operating system, you ought to pay attention to what type of programs you install. TypicalInput adware is not the most dangerous infection but the way it behaves will get on your nerves. The browser hijacker will carry out changes to your browser's settings so that its advertised sites is set as your home website and new tabs. What you'll also find is that your search is changed, and it may be manipulating search results by injecting advertisement links into them. This is done so that the hijacker might redirect you to sponsored pages, and the owners of those web pages can make money from traffic and ads. Do take into consideration that some of those redirects may redirect a malicious program threat. The malware infection that you could get might cause much more serious outcomes, so make sure you avoid it. You might believe browser redirects are helpful plug-ins but the features that they offer could be found in real plug-ins, ones that won't attempt to redirect you. You will not always notice this but redirect viruses are following your browsing and collecting data so that more customized sponsored content could be created. It is likely that the info would be shared with third-parties as well. If you want to prevent it affecting your computer further, you should take the time to delete TypicalInput adware.
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