Preparated.club virus hijacker might be to blame for the altered browser's settings, and it could have invaded along with freeware. Freeware generally have some type of items added, and when users don't unmark them, they are allowed to install. It is important that you are vigilant during software installation because otherwise, you won't be able to block these types of infections. Browser hijackers are not classified to be harmful but they do perform some dubious activity. The hijacker will carry out alterations to your browser's settings so that its promoted web pages loads instead of your homepages and new tabs. Your search engine will also be different and it may be able to manipulate search results and insert advertisement links into them. If you click on such a result, you will be redirected to strange websites, whose owners are trying to make money from traffic. You should also be aware that if a redirect to a malicious web page happens, you could easily pick up a serious infection. And a malware infection would be much more severe. You might find the redirect virus's provided features handy but you should know that you could find real plug-ins with the same features, which don't harm your OS. You will notice more personalized content appearing, and if you are wondering why, the browser redirect is following what your browse, so that it can know about your activity. That information might also end up in dubious third-party hands. If you want to prevent it affecting your operating system further, you should immediately erase Preparated.club virus.
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