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	Displayed publisher: Prodigy Search
	Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Prodigy Search
	Program executable: Prodigy Search.exe
	Path: C:\Program Files\Prodigy Search\Prodigy Search.exe
	Addition Files (Malware Detected)
	(Malware detected) Prodigy Search.dll
	Trojan.Win32.Prodigy Search.CA by Kingsoft
	Variant of Win32/Trojan.Prodigy Search.C by ThreatHive
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Prodigy Search : Threat Analysis

Name	Prodigy Search
Type	Browser Hijacker
Risk Impact	Medium
Description	Prodigy Search is able to make changes in your default browser settings and replace the pre-set search provider with its own dubious one.
Possible Symptoms	Performance degradation of system, other malware attacks, cyber theft, etc.

Prodigy Search : Another Threat To Your Privacy

Prodigy Search is a fraudulent website which offers some useful features that supposedly improve browsing experience. Even though the features of this website might seem useful or handy for the web surfers but it is not a safe site. However, cyber security analysts note that this hijacker threat can take over your installed web browsers and put your online privacy along with the system security at risk. Although, Prodigy Search mainly spreads over the Internet as useful site or program together with other freeware programs.

It has the ability to stealthily invade your computer and then perform some specific changes to your default browser's settings, such as altering the search engine, default homepage and new tab URL address without asking your permission. Once the threat does so, you can easily notice that every time when you open a new tab or window, you are rerouted to Prodigy Search. Even though regular PC users might think that there is nothing wrong with this domain, but be aware that you’ll not be able to alter the parameters that are mentioned above if you have decided to do so.

Why Prodigy Search Should Be Removed Instantly?

This hijacker is nasty since its associated potentially unwanted program delivers unsafe offers to its users. In other terms, the threat fulfills them with sponsored advertisements to bring more traffic to their affiliate portals. Note that the only one which benefits from such activities are the creators. Prodigy Search contrivers earn revenue for its developers by applying pay-per-click marketing strategy which takes the advantage of naive system users. Delivered adverts might look attractive and even offer useful goods or services. However, these legit looking ads might be merely an attempt in order to lure you into clicking on infectious or malware-laden advertisements.

How To Deal With Prodigy Search Hijacker?

Likewise, security researchers at RMV suggest you to stay away from any kind of advertisers that you might encounter while frequently visiting web pages due to the presence of this hijacker. All you need to do is to delete Prodigy Search hijacker virus from your computer as quickly as possible just for your own safety and security. Feel free to use the detailed instructions provided below since it will help you through the entire step-by-step removal process. Additionally, elimination of this threat might be complication, so it would be better for you to opt a credible anti-spyware tool to complete its deletion in few minutes.

Manual Steps to Remove Prodigy Search From Your Hijacked Browser

Simple Steps To Remove Infection From Your Browser Set your Default Search Engine Delete Cookies From Different Web browsers Manage Security And Privacy Settings Uninstall Infection From Control Panel Reset Web Browsers To It Default Setting

Set Up or Changes Your Default Search Engine Provider

For Internet Explorer :

1. Launch Internet explorer and click on the Gear icon then to Manage Add-ons.

2. Now click on Search Provider tab followed by Find more search providers…

3. Now look for your preferred search engine provider for instance Google Search engine.

4. Further you need to click on Add to Internet Explorer option appeared on the page. After then tick out the Make this my default search engine provider appeared on the Add Search Provider window and then click on Add button.

5. Restart Internet explorer to apply the new changes.

For Mozilla :

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox and go for the Settings icon (☰) followed by Options from the drop down menu.

2. Now you have to tap on Search tab there. And, under Default Search Engine you can choose your desirable search engine provider from the drop down menu and remove Prodigy Search related search providers.

3. If you want to add another search option into Mozilla Firefox then you can do it by going through Add more search engines… option. It will take you to the Firefox official Add-ons page from where you can choose and install search engine add-ons from their.

4. Once installed you can go back to Search tab and choose your favorite search provider as a default.

For Chrome :

1. Open Chrome and tap on Menu icon (☰) followed by Settings.

2. Now under Search option you can choose desirable Search engine providers from drop down menu.

3. If you want to use another search engine option then you can click on Manage search engines… which opens current list of search engines and other as well. To choose you have to take your cursor on it and then select Make default button appears there followed by Done to close the window.

Reset Browser Settings to Completely Remove Prodigy Search

For Google Chrome :

1. Click on Menu icon (☰) followed by Settings option from the drop down menu.

2. Now tap Reset settings button.

3. Finally select Reset button again on the dialog box appeared for confirmation.

For Mozilla Firefox :

1. Click on Settings icon (☰) and then to Open Help Menu option followed by Troubleshooting Information from drop down menu.

2. Now Click on Reset Firefox… on the upper right corner of about:support page and again to Reset Firefox button to confirm the resetting of Mozilla Firefox to delete Prodigy Search completely.

Reset Internet Explorer :

1. Click on Settings Gear icon and then to Internet options.

2. Now tap Advanced tab followed by Reset button. Then tick out the Delete personal settings option on the appeared dialog box and further press Reset button to clean Prodigy Search related data completely.

3. Once Reset completed click on Close button and restart Internet explorer to apply the changes.

Reset Safari :

1. Click on Edit followed by Reset Safari… from the drop down menu on Safari.

2. Now ensure that all of the options are ticked out in the appeared dialog box and click on Reset button.

Uninstall Prodigy Search and other Suspicious Programs From Control Panel

1. Click on Start menu followed by Control Panel. Then click on Uninstall a program below Programs option.

2. Further find and Uninstall Prodigy Search and any other unwanted programs from the Control panel.

Remove Unwanted Toolbars and Extensions Related With Prodigy Search

For Chrome :

1. Tap on Menu (☰) button, hover on tools and then tap on Extension option.

2. Now click on Trash icon next to the Prodigy Search related suspicious extensions to remove it.

For Mozilla Firefox :

1. Click on Menu (☰) button followed by Add-ons.

2. Now select the Extensions or Appearance tab in Add-ons Manager window. Then click on Disable button to remove Prodigy Search related extensions.

For Internet Explorer :

1. Click on Settings Gear icon and then to Manage add-ons.

2. Further tap on Toolbars and Extensions panel and then Disable button to remove Prodigy Search related extensions.

From Safari :

1. Click on Gear Settings icon followed by Preferences…

2. Now tap on Extensions panel and then click on Uninstall button to remove Prodigy Search related extensions.

From Opera :

1. Click on Opera icon then hover to Extensions and click Extensions manager.

2. Now click on X button next to unwanted extensions to remove it.

Delete Cookies to Clean Up Prodigy Search Related Data From Different Browsers

Chrome : Click on Menu (☰) → Settings → Show advanced Settings → Clear browsing data.

Firefox : Tap on Settings (☰) →History →Clear Reset History → check Cookies → Clear Now.

Internet Explorer : Click on Tools → Internet options → General tab → Check Cookies and Website data → Delete.

Safari : Click on Settings Gear icon →Preferences → Privacy tab → Remove All Website Data…→ Remove Now button.

Manage Security and Privacy Settings in Google Chrome

1. Click on Menu (☰) button followed by Settings.

2. Tap on Show advanced settings.

• Phishing and malware protection : It is enables by default in privacy section. Warns users if detected any suspicious site having phishing or malware threats.
• SSL certificates and settings : Tap on Manage certificates under HTTPS/SSL section to manage SSL certificates and settings.
• Web Content settings : Go to Content settings in Privacy section to manage plug-ins, cookies, images, location sharing and JavaScript.

3. Now tap close button when done.

If you are still having issues in the removal of Prodigy Search from your compromised system then you can feel free to talk to our experts.