Malware Categories: Browser Hijacker

1 Click PDF is an unwanted extension promoted by means of several tricky methods. You may download 1 Click PDF extension directly from the Chrome Web Store, but it is quite unlikely that this will be your personal decision. Nevertheless, even if you consider doing so, make sure you carefully read this article. You will … Continued

100sofRecipes (fill name – The Best Recipes by 100sofRecipes) is a browser add-on that’s not very well-liked by antivirus programs (). That’s because 100sofRecipes is a browser hijacker, a browser add-on whose main goal is to control how the user can search the internet. Any recipe-related functionality is secondary. In short about 100sofRecipes: Type of … Continued

123rede.com virus is a browser hijacker that mainly attacks computers located in Brazil. It reminds of two very well known hijackers – jogostempo.com and gamegogle.com. If you have noticed it on your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, you should remove 123rede.com virus from there as soon as possible. This articles covers the mains … Continued

12kotov.ru is a Russian domain that has incorporated many facilities in it. As soon as you visit it, the layout of the webpage does instantly give you the chills and a strong, intuitive sense of this site’s unreliability. The page appears functional with currency rates, daily horoscopes, weather forecasts and a news feed. However, when … Continued

1startpage.com virus is a browser hijacker that attacks Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. It replaces your homepage and default search provider no matter what were your preferences before. The program is added without asking your permission and for this reason it is classified as potentially unwanted application. 1startpage.com virus is usually installed together … Continued

1stserp.com is a browser virus, that finds its way to the victim‘s computer and installs as a browser add-on feature, which allows it to make changes in settings without any permission, causing the modified homepage, search engine and content the user sees when surfing the net. 1stserp.com virus is most prevalent among Russian speaking users … Continued

22Apple is a browser hijacker that gets access to computer systems through different programs that you download from the Internet. The program modifies settings of your browser, changing your homepage to 22Apple.com and default search engine, as well as causing some other alterations. It’s not that difficult to avoid getting such programs on your system. … Continued

24Stream is a hijacker virus, that can compromise your Mozilla or Chrome browsers if you carelessly download the malicious extension. It may not seem dangerous at first since it promotes itself as a movie search engine, but wait until it actually gets in, and the real malevolent behavior will become evident. This browser hijacker is … Continued

2infoblog.net is yet another infection that can attack your system. Even though it is targeted to the Russian market, anyone can get infected, regardless the location. It is not difficult to indicate whether your computer is infected with 2infoblog.net or not because usually this virus changes homepage to www.2infoblog.net on all of your web browsers, … Continued

30tab.com virus fits, without a doubt, in the malware category of browser hijackers. However, besides pursuing the main objective of hijackers (occupying browsers’ preferences), there are more curious aspects of this rogue search engine. First of all, its interface looks similar to Mysearch24.com. From these evident similarities, we can implicate that both of these browser … Continued

3dshape-tab.com virus is a malware infection which will cause many issues during browsing. This specific variant has been introduced by a company called Extinns and these developers are accountable for many similar parasites. Their list of products includes Triangles-move.com hijacker. The company responsible has recently modified their Terms of Use and Privacy Policy documents: older … Continued

4-you.net virus is a browser hijacker that can affect your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. The program is distributed bundled to free applications that can be easily downloaded from the Internet. If you have recently downloaded any PDF creator, video recorder or other free program and your homepage and default search provider … Continued

4newtab.com virus is one of the products by Aztec Media Inc. In the past, we have discussed more than a few search engines and applications from this company: Search.linkeymac.com and Searchprotector.net are the most recent examples. However, 4newtab.com infection appears to control multiple sub-domains and its adjusted search engine is distributed through a number of … Continued

4Yendex.com virus is not an appropriate searching facility. If you are sharing one computer in your family and allowing a minor to use it periodically, would you be pleased with a possibility that an automatically opening home page would introduce him to a website, displaying an advertisement with the following text: Hey, neighbor, wanna see more … Continued

521news.com virus is another browser hijacker that uses unfair methods to infiltrate and then create a lot of problems for computer users. Usually if comes along various free programs and it doesn’t require users’ authorization to be added. Once inside, it replaces your homepage and default search provider on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, … Continued

5finder.com virus appears to be a more sophisticated browser hijacker than such variants like Chromesearch.net. 5finder search engine appears to have a secure connection and offers a verified SSL certificate. However, the website does not supply ownership information which is odd. On the other hand, connection is encrypted before being transmitted over the Internet which … Continued

6789.com appears as a homepage when you open a web browser? Well, that means your computer is infected with this malware and you should take care of that. It is classified as a browser hijacker, so once inside of your system it will make some unwanted changes. If you have recently discovered that 6789.com is … Continued

Has Hao.7654.com virus taken root into your device and browser? Has it made changes that you did not approve beforehand and configuration of the modified settings seems to be impossible? Further investigation will be done more thorough in the preceding parts of this article. If you are infected, this is a right place for you … Continued

7go.com virus is a browser hijacker that has been attacking many computers all over the world. The program displays numerous advertisements on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. The application mostly interrupts your work when you are performing search on your Internet browser. It adds various sponsored websites to your search results and … Continued

Is an unknown website called 99tab.com being launched instead of your former new tab pages, default search engines and home pages? 99tab.com search engine is not limited to one feature of executing search queries. It has additional sections of weather forecasts and time, both corresponding with a specific location of each user. Additionally, the interface … Continued

Aartemis.com virus is one more browser hijacker that attacks Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. The nuisance of a program gets inside computers bundled with free programs that you can download from the Internet, then takes over the browser and modifies the settings. Once the hijacker virus is installed on a computer, it hijacks … Continued

Search.abcnews.io is a browser virus that pretends to be a helpful search engine that offers all necessary functions in one place, yet secretly uses victim for crooks’ benefits. This hijacker is developed by , which is well-known for making lots of other browser hijackers. Although Search.abcnews.io is not the most dangerous types of malware it … Continued

Abstract HD – New Tab is a dedicated Google Chrome extension that should be considered as a malware. Once installed on your web browser it will make some unwanted changes and definitely worsen your web browsing experience. This is just one tool from a wide family of Google Chrome extensions devoted to customise new tab … Continued

Search.Accoona.com virus is a browser hijacker that can attack your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and even Safari browsers. Once inside, the program replaces your homepage and default search provider. The website doesn’t look much different from any other search engine, so many users think they can trust it. However, it doesn’t operate properly … Continued

Accurateweathertoday.com (Accurate Weather Today) is a browser plugin that tries to monetize your web search by redirecting your queries to Yahoo.com. This extension might get installed without getting your consent and use its access to your browser to collect data on what you search for to help with advertising. This is all done under the … Continued

ActionClassicGames is a somewhat suspicious browser new tab that’s actually a tool for an advertising company to get access to your internet habits. ActionClassicGames changes the homepage of the browser where it’s installed. And not every user who gets ActionClassicGames in their browser. On one hand, ActionClassicGames is a harmless new tab extension that exists … Continued

Ad-type.google virus can be listed either as an adware or browser hijacker because it shares specifics common to both of these types of infections. However, it is not typical virus and removal of it can be rather complicated. Before we go deeper into specifications of this malware, let’s answer the main question – how to remove … Continued

Add-to-browser.xyz shows deceptive pop-up ads for the Adblocking Addon browser extension. Adblocking Addon is just a third-party add-on that blocks ads on Youtube.com, but Add-to-browser.xyz’s pop-ups are specially designed to make Adblocking Addon look like a trusted first-party program. Basically, Add-to-browser.xyz shows fake browser messages recommending the extension, which gives people the wrong impression that, … Continued

Search.addictedtomovies.co virus is a Google Chrome extension by Eighpoint Technologies Ltd., a.k.a Polarity Technologies Ltd. Over the year we have seen many browser hijackers from this company: one of the newest samples like Home.musicktab.com and Searchencrypt.com are more elaborate and well-tuned than others. However, the platform we are analyzing today barely has any innovative traits … Continued

Adext0.xyz is a website that might appear unexpectedly in your browser. It might cause redirects to unwanted sites. Adext0.xyz is a fake search engine – it allows you to type in search queries, but it only displays search results by opening another search engine. In the meantime, Adext0.xyz collects data on your browsing habits and … Continued

Search.adlux.com is an application by Adlux, which introduces itself as a service provider for publishers, whose base is the advertisers. The company’s self-introduction is available on search.adlux.com/about, which is accessible via the About Us link at the bottom of the main search page of this web search app. Even its accessibility can, indeed, be questioned … Continued

AdPop Block is an ad-blocker that hijacks the user’s searches and forces them to go to Search-7.com or another adware site. It hijacks Google, Bing, and Yahoo searches. All the while, it hides its presence in the browser by redirecting away from its details page and using an invisible icon for display in the user interface. Needless to … Continued

Adultfilter.net virus claims its ownership belongs to Green Search Security and from the looks of the authenticode signature organization name, it is related with several other malware creators and distributors: ArcadeTwist and 383 Media which has brought to life Driver Restore. However, we could not help but notice the alternative name that the GreenSearchSecurity mentions … Continued

Advisurf.com is a malicious search engine, which replaces your preferred main homepage, browsing tools, new tabs and alters all the browser settings, to make it seem that Advisurf is by the default your primary choice. This is a typical behavior of a browser hijacker, which will do all of the above silently, unnoticed by security programs, so … Continued

Agucar.com might look like valid search engine at firs look, but it is not true and you should avoid it. This application is listed as browser hijacker, so if you have noticed it on your computer you should eliminate it immediately. It’s not very difficult to indicate whether your computer is infected with Agucar.com or not because once … Continued

Search.aguea.com is a perfect example of a typical browser hijacker. Obviously, that’s the main reason why we have categorised this infection as browser hijacker. In general, Aguea virus is looking to change some settings on infected web browser and hijack it – this way cyber criminals behind it builds traffic and then monetises it. In … Continued

Aguzar.com is a searching tool, focused on bringing misery and inconveniences to Spanish-speaking users as the domain is provided in this language. After security researchers have concluded their research of this PUP (potentially unwanted program), they have found out that Aguzar.com possesses a tray of features, closely related with browser hijackers. As it modifies your … Continued

AirFind might appear unexpectedly while you’re browsing. It is pushed by some related sites and iffy browser extensions and it replaces your default search engine. If AirFind is hijacking your searches and you wish to stop that, then check your browser add-ons and other apps – one of them might be forcing your browser to … Continued

AirZip hijacker is a toolbar that can be installed to your computer together with Airzip, which is a free compression utility for PC. The latter one can be downloaded from its official website and it’s a completely reliable tool. However, some users who have downloaded this application recently, also noticed a new toolbar added to … Continued

Alientab.net virus is a threat by Victory Commerce Ltd., the same developers that have been blamed for variants like Planktab.com and Bitmotion-tab.com infections. Areas in which the malware parasite is the most active are the following: India, United States of America, Brazil, United Kingdom and Mexico (1). Additional information about Alientab.net malware Specifically in India, … Continued

The website called Remove-all-malware.com is closely connected to one of rogue antiviruses Total Security and is used for the malicious activity. All the fraudulent actions, done by Remove-all-malware.com, are dedicated to make people think they are infected with parasites and paying the money for Total Security is the only way to get rid of the … Continued

All Search Engines is a bogus search engine categorized as a browser hijacker. Browser hijackers hijacks your browser settings without your consent for malvertising (unfair advertising) purposes. They slow down your browser and PC and, even, make the computer’s system vulnerable to virus infiltration. About All-search-engines.com Browser Hijacker Instead of your default homepage and search … Continued

Allconverterssearch.com is a malicious site that sneakily takes over web browsers to redirect their searches to Yahoo.com. It is connected with a browser extension called AllConvertersSearch and, possibly, comes with some other malware, considering they all spread in the same ways. When removing Allconverterssearch.com (which includes uninstalling AllConvertersSearch and blocking Allconverterssearch.com’s notifications), it’s advisable to … Continued