Webdigger.net virus - How to remove

The rogue search engine called Webdigger.net is produced by an Ireland-based company called Green Line LTD. Its interface is similar to search viruses that we have encountered before: Adultfilter.net and Shielddefense.net. Our team of researchers decided to review Webdigger.net and determine whether it’s a safe search platform, or just another search virus.

Webdigger.net is a search virus that’s a threat to your privacy:

Type of threat	Adware Browser hijacker
Problems with Webdigger.net	Private information is tracked by Webdigger.net Unwanted installation takes away the user’s choice Ads in search results are not always safe
How to avoid search viruses	Update your software Be careful when installing freeware and pirated software Block dangerous websites and ads
Remove Webdigger.net	Make sure that there’s no malware on your computer (you can use SpyHunterfor Windows, Combo Cleaner for MacOS, or another tool) Uninstall browser hijackers

The Webdigger.net parasite adds sponsored links to search results

After looking at Webdigger.net for a bit, we do not think that it’s very safe. For one, this site remained unencrypted way too long. Encryption can hide the information you send from your computer to a website from third parties. For Webdigger.net to neglect this feature is really bad – it’s a search engine, after all, and it should protect your search queries (as should all websites). Also, Webdigger.net doesn’t always display search results correctly. Maybe this website is a little broken? Using it to search the web won’t be very efficient.

The Webdigger.net virus is most active in Mexico and, possibly, other Spanish-speaking regions. But then anyone anywhere is a potential target. People don’t decide to download Webdigger.net themselves, which is why this search virus doesn’t even have the main website to download it from. Instead, it’s distributed with free programs as an optional add-on and by malicious websites in drive-by downloads.

Webdigger.net’s search results have a lot of ads. The ads were labeled, which is good. But it looked like they were of lower quality than what you’d see on other search engines, like Bing or Google. Webdigger.net showing ads is fine, but the ads should be safe and the search engine should be good. And Webdigger.net fails at that. It just collects ad revenue like a search virus or a browser hijacker.

The Webdigger.net virus uses deceptive download tactics and lacks quality. Webdigger.net’s behavior is familiar to us – it’s like all the other rogue search engines that collect your private information, share it with third parties, even advertise malware in result ads. They’re not entirely malicious but they’re still made to breach your privacy and choices for profit. Your browsing habits and demographic information are valuable data that some actors would pay for. The Webdigger.net virus is in a position to collect that data about you, which then can be used for profit, like to show you personalized ads online.

How can browser hijackers like Webdigger.net virus be avoided?

Rogue search engines like Webdigger.net are numerous online and they use common malware transmission strategies:

• Freeware installers have malware injected in them. Whether the program is just a free tool or a pirated file, it might install Webdigger.net or another search virus.
• Like we mentioned, Webdigger.net might be downloaded by malicious sites and ads. Outdated browsers are especially vulnerable.
• Notification spammers like notification-list.com and private-show.live often promote malware, including search viruses.

To avoid a Webdigger.net infection, you would need to watch what you’re downloading and scan every installer. Also, when you’re installing freeware, check all the custom and advanced  settings – that’s where the most important options are often hidden. Also, you should update your operating system, browser, and anti-malware tools. If your antivirus program can block malicious websites form you, use this option. Even if they don’t block a particular unwanted site for you, they provide an easy way to include websites in your own blacklist.

For the removal of this tool, we have included manual guidelines at the end of this article. Webdigger.net is generally installed by a browser extension that needs to be removed before you can free your browser from this virus. However, if you suffered intense and repetitive redirection, viewed many online advertisements, it would be best to check your device a little more professionally. You can download Spyhunter for Windows, Combo Cleaner for MacOS, or another good-quality antivirus program and run a scan with this efficient anti-malware tool. We have no doubts that it will secure your browsing from potential spyware, and make sure that no malicious ads disturb you anymore.

Automatic Malware removal tools

TopHow To remove Webdigger.net virus from Google Chrome:

• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select More Tools→Extensions
  
• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
  
• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select Settings
  
• Select Manage Search engines
  
• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list
  
• Go back to settings. On Startup choose Open blank page (you can remove undesired pages from the set pages link too).
• If your homepage was changed, click on Chrome menu on the top right corner, select Settings. Select Open a specific page or set of pages and click on Set pages.
  
• Delete malicious search websites at a new Startup pages window by clicking “X” next to them.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Webdigger.net virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on a Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on theReset browser settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.