Adware.SearchEncrypt

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Short bio

Adware.SearchEncrypt is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a search hijacker targeting the Chrome and Firefox browsers.

Malicious behavior

Users of affected browsers may see one of these extensions:

Type and source of infection

Adware.SearchEncrypt are browser extension offered to users as privacy enhancers while in reality they are browser hijackers.”>

Protection

Malwarebytes for Mac detects and removes Adware.SearchEncrypt.

Home remediation

Malwarebytes for Mac will detect and remove the components of this malware.