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Is Vidspcon.com Reliable and What are Some Ways You can Protect Yourself from Browser Hijackers?

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Last updated: October 18, 2023 9:44 am
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Vidspcon.com: A Misleading Search Engine Promoted via Browser Hijackers

If you’ve recently noticed a search engine called Vidspcon.com in your web browser, your computer has likely been infected with a browser hijacker. This type of threat is designed to redirect your web browser to hijacker-related sites. It is often used in combination with other threats like adware and potentially unwanted programs. 

Constant redirects to unfamiliar websites are a common browser hijacker trait. Most users may not even be aware that Vidspcon.com is installed on their computers due to deceptive distribution methods. Browser hijackers are known to hide in questionable software installers/updates. Another popular technique is called “bundling,” with the app’s installation included as a pre-selected option within the installation of other free products. 

The browser hijacker will change such browser settings as start page, new page tab, and the default search engine to have Vidspcon.com appear on your screen whenever you open a new tab or run a search query. Ultimately, the goal of its operators is to earn commissions through third-party advertising. When a user opens a new blank tab or performs a search on a URL tab, the browser hijacker might generate traffic to Vidspcon.com.

Search engines used by browser hijackers often do not generate search results independently, and Vidspcon.com is no exception. Users will find that the browser hijacker has modified their default search engines, and their search queries get immediately redirected to Yahoo Search. In this case, Yahoo is in no way responsible for the actions made by Vidspcon.com and its operators. The hijacker merely uses Yahoo’s search engine to provide users with search results.

Users experiencing any of the signs associated with browser hijacker activity are strongly advised to scan their system and remove any suspicious apps. Most browser hijackers can collect information such as search history, all URLs clicked, websites visited, IP address, device geolocation, and more. The collected data is uploaded to a remote server and can eventually be sold to third parties. To avoid that, users need to find and remove threats associated with Vidspcon.com.

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