Conduit Search Engine

This program is a browser hijacker that some could conclude it is a virus but really its not, more like a pain. This hijacker does have attributes that make it access and embed itself within the operating system but really how can we just get rid of it. Attached is the website link, go and read up on how to remove it. The question is just how dangerous could this program be in exploiting our information. This raises the most concerns for me. What do you think? http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-conduit-search-virus/