Posts related to browser hijackers and redirecting malware and the methods of their elimination. Learn how to remove the threats from browsers and system.
Lately, many Internet users complain about error 400 in Google Chrome. The browser may work in its normal mode but when you open any Youtube page, you see error 400 instead stating that “Your client has issued a malformed or illegal request”. The main reason for this issue is a malicious browser extension or add-on.
Search.sleepshadow.com is a browser hijacker that affects Mac operating systems and sets http://search.sleepshadow.com/ page as a primary search engine of a browser. Although it may look like a usual search engine, don't get confused, this malware aims to trick you into downloading questionable apps and visiting affiliate sites. To gain revenue for the developers, browser hijacker displays intrusive ads in various forms, causes numerous redirects to dubious websites and also gathers browsing activity-related data.
Searchitnow.info is rogue search engine that is deceptively installed with other freeware. It corrupts browser configuration and redirects your search engine/homepage to http://www.searchitnow.info/ that is used for advertising. A browser hijacker can trick you into visiting unwanted sites or downloading questionable software by providing altered search results.
Chill Tab is a computer infection, called browser hijacker, that can replace homepage/search engine of a browser without user’s agreement and participation. The aim of this malware is to land a user on certain predetermined pages to promote them or some other questionable products, some of which can be dangerous for your computer health. In practice, this is achieved via fake search results and browser redirects.
Chumsearch.com is a browser hijacker that is created by the same people to made Trovigo.com and Trovi.com malware. This browser hijacker has an ability to infiltrate all presenting on a system web browsers and to take control over them. It is expressed in altering the browsers’ settings to change the homepage and main search engine to force the victim to use only this search domain and to make it unchangeable.
MapsVoyage is presented as a browser extension available for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and other browsers. In reality, it operates like a browser hijacker that can mess up your browser settings in order to change startup page of the browser and make you visit affiliate sites via constant redirects. As the principal task of the program is to generate advertising revenue, it also injects its advertisement in the form of pop-up ads on all the pages you visit.
Search.schooldozer.com is a deceptive search engine that pretends to be legitimate and safe to use. The main culprit of its appearance instead of your default search engine is the browser hijacker. A browser hijacker is a small application that often gets into the system along with freeware and is used for advertising purposes.
Only-search.com is a computer infection called browser hijacker used for link promotion. Although it’s almost harmless it still brings some inconvenience to users’ browsing experience. Once installed, it corrupts browser settings, replaces configured search engine with Only-search.com, injects third-party advertising, and also causes unwanted redirects.
Easy Sports Access is a browser extension that sets new browser’s homepage providing a quick access to sites with sports news. At first sight, it seems a useful add-on, however, in reality, it’s a browser hijacker which was created to generate traffic to third-party sites. Hence, it may cause a browser redirects to ad sites and display a bunch of intrusive ads.
Myfirsttab.com is a deceitful search engine that usually shows up in your browser unexpectedly after you installed free program. After penetration, it takes over browsers and forcibly sets https://myfirsttab.com/search-redirect-client/ as your primary search provider. It also generates a bunch of intrusive ads that lead to insecure websites.
