Adware.SearchAwesome
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Short bio
Adware.SearchAwesome is Malwarebytes’ detection name for an adwarethat targets Windows systems.
Type of infection
Adware.SearchAwesome adds advertisements to popular sites when an affected machine visits them. It uses a certificate to see SSL traffic, which adds a vulnerability to the system. Adware.SearchAwesome is usually installed by bundlers.
Protection
Malwarebytes blocks Adware.SearchAwesome
Home remediation
Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.SearchAwesome without further user interaction.