Description of ShopNav :
ShopNav/Srng is a search hijacker that is installed as an Internet Explorer browser plug-in. It redirects certain address bar searches and unknown domain name searches to its controlling server www.srng.net, which redirects to a search service at apps.webservicehost.com. In some variants, it also redirects non-www server names entered into the address bar without the preceding 'http://'.
Recommendation for ShopNav :
It is highly recommended that this application be removed. Non-removal of this application will expose you to unscrupulous advertisers who will constantly send you numerous unsolicited ads and tamper with your browser settings.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: ShopNav
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: .
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2003