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At a site found these risks of ULTIMATE-SEARCH.NET virus, can I protect my Facebook by private browsing? - Fahim - 01-14-2014 05:22 AM
Common Symptoms of ultimate-search.net infection:
→ This kind of malwares usually change your Homepage, Search provider, Desktop Background.
→ They can display bunch of unstoppable pop-ups advertisements.
→ Computer performs slower then usual, browser may crash over and over.
→ Strange websites are automatically opened on the computer after a frequent interval.
→ Disabled Folder options, Task manager, Registry editing tools.
→ Advertisements from stranger companies start to appear out of nowhere.
→ Unexpected browser behaviors such as URL/link redirects.
→ Unwanted and unknown Plugin/extension or add-ons attached with browser.
→ Useless shortcuts on desktop or creepy websites added to favorites/bookmarks without your knowledge.
- Aden - 01-14-2014 05:35 AM
No, not really. The best way to protect yourself from viruses is to install an anti virus program like McAfee or Norton. Whenever you click on a link while browsing Facebook that redirects you to another Facebook page, don't enter your password it's a scam. You can verify you have a secure connection to a Facebook server by looking for the closed padlock symbol or noting the letter "s" in https in the address bar. Should you install a program, choose a custom installation. Uncheck all boxes that mention anything about toolbars, extensions and homepages. It's nothing but adware and in some cases can lead to trojans.