WebSearchy
What is WebSearchy?
WebSearchy is software application developed by WebSearchy.com. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 60.81% of installations running this operating system. WebSearchy's installer is typically 5.00 MB in size and installs around 5 files.
WebSearchy is most popular in the United States with 97.41% of installations residing in this country.
WebSearchy adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times.
About WebSearchy?
WebSearchy, developed by Adknowledge, Inc., is a web browser extension designed to seamlessly integrate with Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. The extension provides users with modified search and home pages, as well as enhanced features like 404 error and DNS redirection. However, it's worth noting that the software may alter browser settings that could compromise security levels. Classified as potentially unwanted program, WebSearchy may disrupt the normal functions of browsers and web search behaviors. Additionally, it may also display additional advertisements. It is commonly distributed through the Adknowledge Fusion Installer along with other adware plugins and utilities.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in WebSearchy.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | 2015.0.3284 | Downloader |
| Baidu-International | 4.0.3.141120 | Adware.MSIL.iBryte.BD |
| Comodo Security | 19623 | ApplicUnwnt |
| ESET-NOD32 | 8.10466 | a variant of MSIL/Adware.iBryte.D |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 11/20/2014 | Adware/IBryte |
| McAfee | 5600.6940 | Artemis!9D2A845EE7C3 |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | 7.6940 | Artemis |
| Symantec | 11/20/2014 rev. 5 | WS.Reputation |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 7.2.324 | Suspicious_GEN.F47V0914 |
Software Behaviors
- Scheduled tasks:
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- uninstall.WebSearchy.exe is scheduled as a task named 'WebSearchy Update Task' (runs daily at 9:07 PM).
Startup Entries
- Registry entries:
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- WebSearchy.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'WebSearchy' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\WebSearchy\WebSearchy.exe".
Software Details
- URL:
- https://websearchy.com/legal/terms
- Support:
- –
- Installation path:
- C:\Program Files\Websearchy
- Uninstaller:
- "C:\Program Files\Websearchy\uninstall.WebSearchy.exe" /u /UserID=8fc8aeb2-375d-4d8d-b000-1f305f8de389 /SourceID=ybrant|ybrant_lightspark-us /Implemen
- Size:
- 5.00 MB
- Language:
- English
WebSearchy Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- WebSearchy.exe
- Name:
- WebSearchy
- Path:
- C:\Program Files\Websearchy\WebSearchy.exe
- MD5:
- 9d61b02f94760ec4c7ab377ae5903cce
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –