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.