Zamt.pro will carry out modifications to your browser which is why it is thought to be a hijacker. The threat was most likely added to a free program as an extra item, and since you did not uncheck it, it was allowed to install. These unwanted programs are why it is essential that you pay attention to how programs are installed. Zamt.pro is not a high-level infection but its activity will get on your nerves. You will notice that instead of the usual homepage and new tabs, your browser will now load a different page. Your search engine will also be modified and it might be inserting sponsored links into search results. You will be redirected to sponsored pages since more traffic for those websites means more income for owners. Some of those reroutes may lead to insecure websites, so be careful of malware. And a malicious program contaminations would be much more severe. Hijackers tend to pretend they have beneficial features but you can easily replace them with real plug-ins, which won't cause random reroutes. Hijackers are also known to collect certain type of information, like web pages visited, so that they could make more personalized ads. Questionable third-parties could also be capable of accessing that info. Therefore, eliminate Zamt.pro, before it can have a more severe affect on your PC.
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