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.
“Your Mac is heavily damaged” is a fake alert that might show up on your browser screen and its appearance is the main sign of infection with malware. This message aims to trick users into believing that their system is infected and they need to download specific removal tool (Mackeeper or Advanced Mac Cleaner). It is quite ironic since these are fake programs that do nothing but display fake system issues to correct which demand the payment.
Kotcatk.com is an untrustworthy search engine that operates as a browser hijacker. It crawls into the system via free programs and modifies browser configuration without the user noticing. As a consequence of this interference will be to change your default search engine to Kotcatk.com. But beware, it is not credible cause it displays mostly sponsored links.
Searchmywindow.com positions itself like a search tool that will increase your searching experience. In reality, it hijacks browsers, replaces your search engine and disables changing the settings. All these are done to provide users with altered search results that leads to commercial sites.
Delta-homes.com is a potentially unwanted program that might replace your current search engine. Its primary objective is to generate revenue by promoting third-party products. The malware inserts an advertisement into sites you visit as well as displays altered search results.