It changes them to a fake search engine (its address). The web browser's settings that CleanSearch changes are a default search engine, homepage, and new tab. CleanSearch could generate pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, and other types of advertisements.

It is distributed through a fake Adobe Flash Player installer.Īdvertisements displayed by CleanSearch could open untrustworthy websites designed to extract personal information (like passwords, credit card details, bank account numbers, and to promote other PUAs. CleanSearch is classified as adware and a browser hijacker.

CleanSearch generates advertisements and makes changes in the affected browser's settings (hijacks a web browser).