Do you know what StreamBrosSearch is?
StreamBrosSearch is an extension that can be added to the Chrome browser. It modifies a list of settings, and sometimes it looks like a browser hijacker has entered your computer. However, our research team claims that this app is a potentially unwanted program. It means that it is not a direct system security threat, and it must’ve been added to your browser accidentally. At the same time, it also means that you can remove StreamBrosSearch right now, and that will be all. Yet, it would be a good idea to scan your system with a licensed security tool, too.
Judging from the way the official website for StreamBrosSearch looks, we can tell that this extension is practically identical to BestPDFSearch and AllConvertersSearch. Of course, there are bound to be more Chrome extensions somehow related to these as well. If you’ve been up to date with cybersecurity news, you must’ve noticed that there’s been a flood of such apps, and users often have to scramble to remove them. Again, that is not to say that StreamBrosSearch and others reach the target systems in some vicious manner. Users are often too preoccupied with something else to notice how they add StreamBrosSearch.
Our research team says that it is possible to download StreamBrosSearch from get.strambrosseearch.com. Also, the extension has a page at the Chrome Web Store. The page on the Chrome store says that the app was last updated on July 28, and there are over 3,000 users who have installed it so far. The description also says that StreamBrosSearch offers you “the best way to search.” It doesn’t hide anything about the app’s functionality, and it says upfront that the extension “changes your Chrome’s Default Search. Optimized Search Results powered by Yahoo.”
StreamBrosSearch screenshot
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Here, we have to stop and think whether we really need StreamBrosSearch to redirect us to the Yahoo! Search page. After all, if we need to search for something, we can access the search engine we prefer directly. The point is that even if this extension displays Yahoo! Search results, using the portal provided by StreamBrosSearch allows this extension to collect information on your browsing history. It can easily collect the search queries that you use, and that can be used for online marketing, too.
The truth is that you agree to that kind of surveillance when you add StreamBrosSearch to your browser. Even if you are not aware of the extension, you still “Agree” to all the things it does. The same goes for browser history monitoring. Technically, the extension does that in order to promote third-party content. When it “knows” what kind of stuff you like, it can generate custom ads and search result links that you are more likely to click. That is quite common among all sorts of programs and even websites, and there’s nothing illegal about it.
However, the main problem here is that you can never know what kind of content StreamBrosSearch is going to promote. Since the app is nothing but a middleman, it could be used by anyone to distribute their content through the ad links it generates. Let’s say someone inherently malicious would decide to use StreamBrosSearch, and the commercial links the extension shows leads you to a dangerous website. What happens then? Well, then a malicious infection could be just a click away. Sure, that kind of scenario is highly unlikely, but we should take all the possibilities into consideration.
To put it simply, if you don’t want a program, but it’s there on your computer, you have to remove it. And if you didn’t want to have StreamBrosSearch, there’s no need to wait: remove the extension following the removal instructions you will find below this description.
If you want to make sure that your computer is 100% safe, you can also run a full system scan with the SpyHunter free scanner. Don’t hesitate to invest in a security tool if malicious or simply potentially unwanted programs are detected. While some programs can be removed manually, automatic software removal is always faster and more efficient. Should you have more questions about cybersecurity, feel free to drop us a comment. Our team is always ready to assist you.
How to Remove StreamBrosSearch
- Open Chrome and press Alt+F.
- Click Settings on the drop-down menu.
- Click Advanced at the bottom of the page.
- Scroll down and press Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Press Reset settings.
In non-techie terms:
StreamBrosSearch might not look like much, but it can be an annoying app that changes your browser’s settings. It is not a malicious infection, so you can remove without too much trouble. However, be sure to scan your system with a security tool that can locate all the other threats immediately. Also, to avoid similar apps in the future, review your browsing habits, and make sure you stay away from unfamiliar and suspicious websites that often display third-party advertisements.