Remove WebMusicSearch
WebMusicSearch is a browser extension designed to promote the search engine available at Webmusicsearch.com. Additionally, it may have data tracking capabilities. Due to the questionable distribution methods used to distribute this browser extension, as well as its behavior, it is tagged as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP.)
WebMusicSearch assigns webmusicsearcher.com as browsers' home page, default search engine, new tab/window URLs, and redirects both to the real Yahoo (Yahoo Search) and the fake Searchlee.com. The latter is a fraudulent search engine that cannot provide accurate search results. Hence why it usually takes the user's search query, and redirects them to a more reputable search service.
Potentially Unwanted Programs with browser hijacking capabilities also use persistence methods to ensure that users can't recover their browsers. They may also monitor the user's browsing activity. These activities include: URLs visited, web pages viewed, search queries typed and IP addresses. The collected data is then shared or sold to third-parties - usually advertising and marketing agencies.
PUPs are distributed using the bundling technique. Bundled software includes various add-ons that users can opt out of. However, users tend to often rush the download and installation process, missing out on those options. Advertisements are used to spread PUPs. Clicking on such advertisements may lead users to websites full of fake promises that describe WebMusicSearch as a very handy tool. When, in reality, it is simply a utility that promotes 3rd-party search engines, and generates ad revenue for its developers.
Remove WebMusicSearch with the assistance of an up-to-date Windows security scanner. Once the app is gone, you should be able to easily fix your browser settings.
