Catchtheclick.com is a hijacker that will make unneeded alterations to your browser without authorization. Freeware generally have some kind of items added, and when users don't untick them, they're allowed to install. It is essential that you are attentive during application installation because otherwise, you won't be able to block these kinds of infections. Hijackers are not exactly dangerous but their activity does raise a few questions. Your browser's homepage and new tabs will be set to load the redirect virus's promoted website instead of your usual website. Your search engine will also be altered, and it might inject sponsored links among the legitimate results. If you click on such a result, you'll be rerouted to weird pages, whose owners get revenue from increased traffic. Some of those redirects may reroute to insecure pages, so you may accidentally get a malware. And a malicious software infection would bring about much more harm. In order for users to see them as handy, browser hijackers try to appear very useful but the reality is, you could easily replace them with trustworthy add-ons which aren't actively attempting to redirect you. You'll see more customized content appearing, and if you are wondering why, the hijacker is tracking your browsing and gathering data about you. The info could also be shared with third-parties. And the quicker you terminate Catchtheclick.com, the better.
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