Reightpainf.top pop-up ads will change your browser's settings which is why it is thought to be a redirect virus. Freeware sometimes have some type of offers added, and when people don't untick them, they permit them to install. Such infections are why it's crucial that you are attentive during software installation. Redirect viruses are not considered to be harmful but they do carry out some suspicious activity. You'll notice that instead of the site that is set as your homepage and new tabs, your browser will now load a different page. What you'll also notice is that your search is changed, and it may insert sponsored links into results. Redirect viruses aim to redirect users to advertisement pages so as to boost traffic for them, which allows their owners to make income from advertisements. Certain redirect virus are able to redirect to malicious pages so unless you wish to get your OS contaminated with malware, you need to be cautious. If you got your PC contaminated with malware, the situation would be much worse. You might find the hijacker's provided features useful but you should know that you can find trustworthy add-ons with the same features, which do not put your machine in danger. Browser hijackers are also known to follow users around the web, collecting information, so that content users would be more likely to click on could be shown. Furthermore, unrelated third-parties might be granted access to that info. So we highly suggest you delete Reightpainf.top pop-up ads the moment you see it.
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