Findgala.com browser hijacker |
Once inside, the search virus will exploit a security flaw and alter the HOSTS file to launch the disruptive redirects. This will result in that Findgala.com will be added to the Windows routing table and activated each time you execute a search on Google or any other popular search site. Malware related with the hijack may also track your online activities and steal sensitive or valuable information like passwords and credit card details and send the information to outside servers.
If not resolved in time, the redirect virus may slow your computer's speed and degrade your security by dropping additional malware. If you suspect you have been infected, it is advised to scan the computer for rootkits and get rid of Findgala virus as soon as detected. In the case that you get the symptoms bellow it is essential to run a complete system scan.
- Your PC locks up on boot and you and Windows displays a blue screen error
- Findgala.com has changed the home page of your Internet browser and you are unable to change it back (mainly IE, FireFox and Chrome)
- Google or Yahoo searches keep redirecting to various useless sites when you type a query
- The background picture has been changed and is replaced with a virus warning screen
- You get reverted to an about:blank when you try to visit antivirus websites
- Mails are being sent from your email address without you knowing about it