Category: Browser Hijackers

Posts related to browser hijackers and redirecting malware and the methods of their elimination. Learn how to remove the threats from browsers and system.

How to remove Search.heasyformsnow.com

What is Search.heasyformsnow.com?

Search.heasyformsnow.com is a browser hijacker that spreads by means of software bundling or is installed via 3rd-party websites intentionally. Once installed, it changes the configuration of Google Chrome, Mozilla, Safari, IE, and Edge so that a user is forced to use Search.heasyformsnow.com search engine. The main purpose of this malware is to make money via advertising which is why the user will face a huge amount of pop-up ads and irrelevant results leading to sponsored webpages. This guide will help you get rid of the problem and remove Search.heasyformsnow.com from your computer and browsers. read more

How to remove EasyToolOnline

What is EasyToolOnline?

EasyToolOnline is a deceptive application that corrupts browser’s configuration. This one might end up on your computer after installing any free software (bundling method) or visiting questionable websites. Following infiltration, it installs its extension to the browser and makes changes to System Registry to prevent its deletion. It also injects a new process into the Task Manager that will be launched automatically and will “eat” RAM of your system. The main purpose of this program is to make money through advertising which is why you will notice an increased amount of pop-up ads. Please don’t click on these ads as it might result in getting more malware. This guide will help you get rid of the problem and remove EasyToolOnline from Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, IE, and Edge. read more

How to remove Resultshunt.com

What is Resultshunt.com?

Resultshunt.com is a fake search engine that displays altered search results leading to sponsored webpages. It is unlikely that you installed it yourself so if you are seeing Resultshunt.com each time you open a browser, then your system is infected with a browser hijacker. The browser hijacker is a kind of malware which is used for link promotion. Following infiltration, it modifies the browser’s settings without users’ permission. In addition to irrelevant search results, the user will face countless pop-ups and redirects to partner sites during the browsing session. You may use our guide to get rid of browser hijacker and remove Resultshunt.com from Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, IE, and Edge. read more

How to remove Search.searchm3w1.com from Mac

What is Search.searchm3w1.com?

Search.searchm3w1.com may invade your browser and set itself as a primary search provider. This type of malware is categorized as “browser hijacker”. The browser hijacker is a small application which is used to promote 3rd-party sites and software. For this reason, it floods the browser with a huge amount of pop-up advertisements as well as causes redirections to partner sites. Furthermore, every step you take on the Internet will be logged, all your browsing history, input information including bank information, passwords will be tracked. Therefore, there is a high risk of personal data leakage. The only way to avoid this is to remove Search.searchm3w1.com from Mac as soon as possible. read more

How to remove 1 Click PDF from Mac

What is 1 Click PDF?

1 Click PDF is a misleading browser extension that may change browser’s settings without users’ permission. It’s promoted as a handy tool allowing to convert PDF files directly in the browser, however, in addition to this, it injects advertising into the browser so the user will be forced to see numerous pop-up ads each time he surfs the Internet. It also may replace your primary search engine that targets sponsored links. The only way to stop this activity is to remove 1 Click PDF from Mac. To do this, you may follow our step-by-step guide. read more

How to remove Search.globalappz.live

What is Search.globalappz.live?

Search.globalappz.live is a fake search engine that generates irrelevant results and also collects users’ data. It is for these reasons that we can classify Search.globalappz.live as a browser hijacker. The main downside of this search domain is that it tracks users’ personal data which subsequently can be shared with third parties. The browser hijacker usually comes with freeware or pirated software that the user can find and download on the Internet. The optional Search.globalappz.live is included by default so the user needs to decline it manually. In addition to personal data collection, it might insert advertising links into search results in order to trick users into visiting sponsored websites. You may use our guide to get rid of browser hijacker and remove Search.globalappz.live from Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, IE, and Edge. read more

How to remove Searchdimension.com

What is Searchdimension.com?

Searchdimension.com is yet another browser hijacker that replaces your default search engine. The browser hijacker is a sort of malware which is used for link promotion. That’s why it may provide users with fake search results in order to get users to visit sponsored webpages. To increase advertising revenue, it also floods your browser with a huge amount of pop-up advertisements. The main danger is that owners of Searchdimension.com don’t filter advertising content so you may end up on harmful domains filled with viruses. The only solution to this problem is to get rid of browser hijacker as soon as possible. You may use our guide to get rid of browser hijacker and remove Searchdimension.com from Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, IE, and Edge. read more

How to remove Screencastify extension from Mac

remove Screencastify virus from Mac

What is Screencastify?

Screencastify (Screencastify – Screen Video Recorder) is browser extension allowing to capture content of your browser’s screen. However, many computer experts classify it as a “browser hijacker”. Screencastify modifies browser configuration to prevent its removal. After these manipulations, the “deleting” option will be blocked:

Also, Screencastify is the main culprit responsible for countless pop-up advertisements and constant redirections in your web-browser. In addition to reducing browsing experience, you may accidentally end up on the harmful website as the result of another redirect. Therefore, there is a high risk to be infected with more malware while Screencastify is installed on your Mac. The only way to avoid this is to remove Screencastify from Mac as soon as possible. To do this – follow our step-by-step guide. read more

How to remove Search.hearthandsatellitemaps.com

What is Search.hearthandsatellitemaps.com?

Search.hearthandsatellitemaps.com is a malware that may hijack Safari, Mozilla, and Google Chrome web-browsers. The main purpose of the malware is to make users use a new search engine that it sets after hijacking. Beware, it can display irrelevant search results to trick users into visiting sponsored web-pages which are mostly not safe. Furthermore, every step you take on the Internet will be logged while malware is on your Mac, all your browsing history, input information including bank information, passwords will be tracked. Therefore, there is a high risk of personal data leakage. The only way to avoid this is to remove Search.hearthandsatellitemaps.com from Mac as soon as possible. read more

How to remove Nxt01.club

What is Nxt01.club?

Nxt01.club may take over your web browser and set itself as a default search engine. Malware like this is called “browser hijacker”. The browser hijacker is a small application which is used to increase the traffic of partner sites. It’s not a virus and in fact, it can’t harm your Mac directly, however, its presence on your device can greatly reduce browsing experience. For example, it may display pop-up advertisements as well as cause redirections to partner sites. Furthermore, every step you take on the Internet will be logged, all your browsing history, input information including bank information, passwords will be tracked. Therefore, there is a high risk of personal data leakage. The only way to avoid this is to remove Nxt01.club from Mac as soon as possible. read more