Poshukach.com, a dubious search engine aimed at Russian-speaking users, is associated with browser hijackers. Users that are redirected to this website may also notice other strange behavior from their computers. They may find that their homepage, new tab page, and default search engine may continually open Poshukach.com.
Shady search engines like Poshukach.com rarely deliver meaningful search results. They usually just attempt to show users the numerous sponsored ad links that are injected into it. It is thought that this is to generate ad revenue for the individuals behind the browser hijackers that continuously take users to this page. The danger is that the operators behind Poshukach.com may not properly vet the websites or ads they aggressively promote. It is also thought that browser hijackers associated with Poshukach.com may also be associated with a browser extension called MyStart Toolbar.
For this reason, it is important to always exercise caution when installing new apps from unfamiliar sources. Affected users may have installed MyStart Toolbar as part of a software bundle when they were looking for another app they may have wanted. Users can avoid adding any potentially unwanted programs or PUPs to their computers by opting for the custom installation option when installing new software. Custom installation allows users to specify where they want to install the programs and choose the additional apps they might want to set up.
Browser hijackers like the one associated with MyStart Toolbar and Poshukach.com, and other PUPs may be capable of collecting information about a user’s web browsing activity. They may record the user’s browsing activities and may use it to generate custom commercial content aimed directly at the affected user.
What Should I Do About Poshukach.com or MyStart Toolbar?
Users who wish to eliminate MyStart Toolbar or other programs associated with Poshukach.com from their computer should use a reputable malware remediation program. That way, they can safely scan for and remove elements related to issues like browser hijackers.
