The cause why you are seeing Search.hmapsanddirections.co instead of your search engine is a browser hijacker. This program is not a virus but it can seriously complicate your browser’s work. Search.hmapsanddirections.co is usually installed by a download client that comes with freeware.
GANDCRAB ransomware is a big threat to your computer, as it will encrypt all the personal files. Encrypted files can’t be opened or accessed in any possible way. The ransomware widely distributed by means of RigEK toolkit. After finishing encrypting process with currently unknown cryptography algorithm, this ransomware adds .GDCB file extension to the name of all the encrypted data. For example, music.mp3 file turns into music.mp3.GDCB file. Once data on your computer is encrypted, GANDCRAB ransomware will create GDCB-DECRYPT.txt text file in each folder with the encrypted data or display lock-screen window.
Search.papershorty.com is a browser hijacker in form of dubious search engine that infects both Mac and Windows computers. It changes your homepage and search engine to Search.papershorty.com that is used for advertising and promotion. Be aware that this rogue search engine displays irrelevant links and generates much advertising in the browser.
Goeaglesearch.com is a website that provides users with 2 search bars – Google and Yahoo as well as quick links to the popular sites. In reality, Goeaglesearch.com is yet another browser hijacker that penetrates the system with the help of free programs. After this, your default search engine will be forcibly replaced with http://goeaglesearch.com/ without any notice.
Search.smacklek.com is a browser hijacker that comes bundled with free programs. And its similarity to the other legitimate search engines like Google or Yahoo is only on the surface. In reality, this program can bring a lot of problems to your browser’s activity cause it’s created for the sole purpose – advertising.