![]() The users are not even allowed to access to the browsers’ settings. This is not the usual case where these changes can easily be restored. To achieve this feature, the app conducts malicious modifications on the installed browsers’ settings and sets the URL address of the promoted site to the homepage, new tab page and default search engine. Another problem with the BoostSelect program is that it is designed to promote a fake search engine named Safe finder through. More often, when clicked, such ads open questionable websites some of which might run malicious scripts to cause some malicious malware download. This feature limits the websites’ visibility and speed of the web browsers. In most cases, adware type software severs coupons, banners, pop-ups, surveys and other type of advertisements that are overlay with third party graphical content. Usually, users install it unintentionally- the reason the app is also called potentially unwanted application. In addition, it can track users’ browsing session and collect the data related to their web browsing activities/habits. Also, it has browser hijacking apps’ feature to promote a fake search engine by modifying the settings of installed browsers, as well. BoostSelect is classified as adware that serves various intrusive advertisements during the web browsing session.
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