This article explains what SearchScan is and how it can protect your computer from viruses and malware.

SearchScan by Yahoo! Search helps alerts you to sites with security concerns such as viruses and other dangerous software which may harm your computer. The SearchScan feature can help protect you from:

1. Hacking Risks. Just visiting these sites can expose your computer to dangerous software like viruses and spyware.
2. Dangerous Downloads. These sites offer downloads with dangerous software like viruses or spyware.

NOTE: You can review and change your preferences for SearchScan by visiting the Yahoo! Search preferences page.