Malware Categories: Browser Hijacker

MyChristianPortal changes the behavior of your web browser in ways that may be unhelpful to you but are useful to its creators. It can influence your internet search habits and to collect data on your searches. MyChristianPortal can be called a browser hijacker. MyChristianPortal is promoted as a Christian-focused add-on, however, its features are lacking … Continued

MyConverterSearch is a browser hijacker that makes browsers deliver search results in Yahoo. It gains control over the victim’s searches by changing the default search engine to Feed.myconvertersearch.com. It also sees the victim’s browsing data, including search terms and browsing history. Luckily, MyConverterSearch can be uninstalled. About MyConverterSearch: Type of threat Browser hijacker. Removing MyConverterSearch Remove MyConverterSearch … Continued

Mydailysearch.com might not be a typical computer infection that you would imagine when someone uses a word “virus”, but it is definitely an unwanted application that can cause all sorts of problems to your computer and you should not keep it installed. If you have noticed that this infection is operating on your system, i.e. … Continued

MyDigitalCalendar, or My Digital Calendar, is a new tab browser extension that should help users plan and track events right in their browser. MyDigitalCalendar is supposed to provide free online calendars. Additionally, it offers free web search (hijacks your search), injects ads into web search results, and reads your browsing history. Overall, MyDigitalCalendar has a … Continued

MyDocsToPDF Search virus is a representative of browser hijackers promoted as a utility to gain fast access to file conversion services. For instance, you may convert your Microsoft Word document to PDF format with this functionality. However, in addition to the file conversion feature, MyDocsToPDF Search modifies important browser settings for the purpose of promoting … Continued

MyEasyLotto browser extension is an application by Mindspark, a company known for releasing products that fall into the “potentially unwanted” category. The extension has some useful features but it also, unfortunately, earns the label of a browser hijacker for unnecessarily replacing the new tab page, tracking user data, and aggressively pushing certain search engines (like hp.myway.com). … Continued

Search.myemailxp.com virus is a browser hijacker that is promoted through free downloads. At first glance, it seems to be a regular search provider, but in fact it was developed to advertise various sponsored websites. The program can affect Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and even Safari browsers. It is not difficult to notice this … Continued

Myfashiontab.com is presented as a valuable tool for fashionistas – supposedly it can find various fashion runway resources faster and more convenient. This tool works as a browser extension, so it is available on official Google Play store, as well as on others extensions lists. Unfortunately, we have discovered that this free tool is a … Continued

Are you looking for an answer to a question whether Myfast-search.com search network is equal to such notorious platforms as Google? We are not monks in a monastery, prepared to teach you all about good life choices, but we have some knowledge about the recent threats from the malware camp and this platform for searching … Continued

MyFastDial One New Tab is a recently detected browser hijacker. It is promoted by Google and is compatible with Google Chrome web browser. Though advertised as a useful search engine optimization tool, MyFastDial One New Tab browser extension is merely a PUP/PUA – a potentially unwanted program or a potentially unwanted application. Why MyFastDial One … Continued

Myfirsttab.com virus is a browser hijacker, arriving into users’ devices with “Watch Series – MediaTabTV” extension for Google Chrome. These products are associated with a popular online-streaming website called Dwatchseries.to. Such services are known to cause problems: their visitors are often exposed to deceptive ads like “Potential threats detected” and “Updates were released for your … Continued

Home.myflightapp.com virus is an unwanted browser plugin, created by Polarity Technologies. This company continues to generate new search engines and we discuss their products almost on a daily basis. Search.searchyrs.com hijacker is one of the most recent infections we categorized in the malware section. This time around, Polarity is trying to spread its MyFlightApp Chrome … Continued

MyFormsFinder is a browser extension that is available for Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Despite being presented as a hassle-free way to get governmental forms online, this extension is actually a browser hijacker – annoying, full of ads, and disrespects your privacy. Short description of MyFormsFinder: Type of threat Browser hijacker Adware Potentially unwanted program … Continued

MyFunCards is an online website that hosts thousands of greeting cards for many occasions. Ecards can be a nice thing to do for a loved one or a friend, so it’s obvious why MyFunCards is such a popular extension. Unfortunately, the extension has some issues which lead it to be classified as a browser hijacker, … Continued

MyGridSearch.com virus is a browser hijacker that affects most of the browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and even Safari. It’s a program that secretly replaces your homepage and search provider without leaving you much chance to avoid it. The program comes as a bundle together with free applications from the Internet and … Continued

MyHomePage.pro website might bring a new look to your web browser serving as a homepage. Sadly, that’s about it speaking of positive attributes of this tool. There is a browser add-on, which is listed as browser hijacker, which will set this website as a homepage and default search engine on infected web browser automatically, without … Continued

MyHomePage123.com stipulates that it will give its users the ultimate online search experience. The service it contributes to the cyber world is manifested as advanced and reliable, but we have to face certain obstacles that suggest otherwise. Our research group determined that this MyHomePage123.com search platform is too similar to browser hijackers and we could … Continued

MyHoome.com virus is a browser hijacker that can be added to your computer while you are installing some freeware to your computer. Once inside, the program changes your homepage and default search provider to myhoome.com on your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Although the website is not considered to be malicious, such invasion … Continued

Search.myhoroscopesxp.com virus is a browser hijacker that can replace your homepage and default search provider without even asking for your permission, and completely take over your browsing experience. It’s an application that tries to promote various sponsored websites, so it will not let you get real search results. Instead, you will be constantly redirected to … Continued

MyImageConverter toolbar virus has been active for 6 whole years, ever since 2013. It is one of the products by Mindspark Interactive Inc. It is a company, ill-famous for its marketing strategies that are the same for every browser extension, including FileShareFanatic and Gifables. All of these add-ons are being advertised in objectionable pop-ups, making … Continued

MyIncognitoSearch is a malicious browser add-on. It gets installed without permission and forces the browser to open unexpected sites. It also tracks the user’s activities and may show them interest-based ads as browser notifications. If MyIncognitoSearch gets installed on your browser, you might notice ads popping up on your screen and unfamiliar websites opening on their … Continued

Myjobpartnertab.com, or My Job Partner Tab, is a browser hijacker that might unexpectedly replace your browser’s home page. It promotes related sites and forwards searches to Yahoo.com. Myjobpartnertab.com doesn’t offer useful features, it just logs user data and controls how they search the internet. It’s recommended to remove the extension that is keeping Myjobpartnertab.com as your home … Continued

When you see mylucky123.com homepage for the first time, you might think that it is an alternative browsing provider to Google Search. However, don’t be tricked since this deceitful site is a fake search, which tries to echo the appearance of the latter legitimate engine so that the user would be fooled into thinking that … Continued

MyLuckySearching.com is the website you see as a start page of your web browser? In case you didn’t set this setting yourself, your computer has been infected with this browser hijacker. That’s not very threatful, yet can bring you some unpleasant experience, thus you should eliminate it from your computer. In case you have no … Continued

Myluckysites.com URL no longer loads the same website that we investigated on the 18th of November, 2016. According to the newest analysis, the domain has been completely transformed into an online-streaming service which is called Sky Movies. Soon after entering this webpage, people should realize that it is focused on Spanish-speaking clients. The first impression … Continued

Getting tired of Myluckysurfing.com appearing as your home page, default search provider and new tab page? As soon as you start your browsing session, Myluckysurfing.com platform will immediately appear as your initial website. However, navigating further via this domain is not recommended because this search engine is categorized as a malware sample. Browser hijackers are … Continued

MyMapsExpress.com is advertised as a browser add-on that provides quick access to directions, maps, and traffic, as well as convenient web search. It also has links to a few map and traveling-themed websites. It seems like it could be useful, so why do so many experts advise against using it? MyMapsExpress.com doesn’t just add features … Continued

There are many map-themed browser hijackers available for the most popular browsers: you might have heard of MapsGalaxy, but there are also Maps Now, Quick Maps And Directions, and a multitude of others. They are all classified as either browser hijackers, adware, or potentially unwanted programs. Although these extensions are not viruses, their developers only … Continued

Search.mymapsxp.com virus is a browser hijacker that was developed to promote third party websites. It can affect Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and even Safari browsers. Once inside, the program changes your homepage and default search provider to Search.mymapsxp.com. Since it is added without asking for users’ permission, the application is classified as a … Continued

MyNetSpeed.co is a typical browser hijacker that can cause you problems. Even though it might look like legitimate application at first sight, it is not true. If you have recently discovered that your computer is infected with this malware but don’t know how to get rid of it, you have come to the right place. … Continued

MyNewsFree is a browser hijacker – a new tab replacer. Instead of helping you track news, it simply replaces the new tab page to redirect searches (to Yahoo) and then logs your search activity. As MyNewsFree fails to provide any useful features, it should be removed. About MyNewsFree: Classification Adware, browser hijacker. What MyNewsFree does … Continued

Mynewtvsearch.com virus is a product by developers that claim to have years of experience in the online media business. Also, they indicate to recognize the needs of individual parties and combine them with monetization techniques. Imali Creative Monetization company takes pride in their technologies, allowing partners to receive customized material. NewTabTV will insert a toolbar … Continued

MyOfficeX Search is a Chrome browser extension that changes your search engine settings to use Yahoo, and that’s it. Actually, services.myofficex-svc.org is the real name of the search engine that MyOfficeX Search uses. And though MyOfficeX Search claims to give you free online access to the Office suite by Microsoft, it offers no unique features, such … Continued

Mystart.myoivu.com virus is a browser hijacker that can be added to your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari. At first glance, it’s just a regular search engine, however, it uses unfair methods to be added and it is not very easy to be removed. It is strongly recommended to remove Mystart.myoivu.com virus from … Continued

Search.myppes.com virus is a browser hijacker that can infiltrate into your computer when you least expect that and take over your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari. If your homepage has been changed to Search.myppes.com too, you should immediately get rid of this hijacker. If you ignore it, you may be redirected to … Continued

When MyPrivacyManager (a browser add-on) gets installed, it replaces the homepage and gets access to browsing data. Though MyPrivacyManager is said to help people manage their online privacy, it fails to provide good features for this and even has the opposite effect – it collects a lot of user data for use in targeted advertising. … Continued

The Myprivatesearch.com virus is an annoying program that is classified as a browser hijacker as it can alter your browser settings without your consent. Despite the program is advertised as a search tool, in fact, it is not a reliable application, so you should never opt for it. Not only it will replace your homepage … Continued

MyQuickLotto is a software developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. It is advertised as a utility that is supposed to provide the people with free lottery tips and strategies to increase the winning chances. On the other hand, the application is promoted through the dubious method known as “bundling”. In other words, MyQuickLotto can be integrated … Continued

MyRadioAccess is a browser extension that configures users’ home pages and new tabs to launch a unique platform for searching from Myway. The add-on is meant to be added to Google Chrome browsers, though it works on a few others, and it is designed to supply a variety of radio stations to choose from, whether you … Continued

Search.myradioxp.com virus is a browser hijacker that was designed to compromise computers’ security and promote various sponsored websites. The program seems to be a regular search provider, at first glance, however, you will never get the same search results using Search.myradioxp.com, as using popular search providers, like Google or Bing. The program includes tons of … Continued

Search.myrecipesxp.com is not a tasty experience for foodies. It might give the impression of being a somewhat decent search engine. However, we are throwing this domain to the pile of browser hijackers. This class of parasites has gotten its name from the most common feature: they all make ineligible modifications to browsers. Even if My … Continued

The assumption that viruses are not a threat you have to directly address is a very dangerous one. We have under taken the mission of spreading the word about newest malware in the hopes of such articles reaching a wide range of Internet users. Browser hijackers are a very common parasites and people can get … Continued

Mysearch-engine.net virus is a browser hijacker that can infiltrate into your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari browsers. It’s a program that replaces your homepage and default search provider without asking your permission and totally takes over your browsing. The application blocks any other search providers and forces you to use Mysearch-engine.net. Unfortunately, … Continued

Mysearch24.com, operated by MySearch24 Ltd, is indicated as an informational website, granting opportunities to access external websites and delivering results to search queries in Rambler.ru. The software is explained to consist of photos, videos, texts, graphics, music, sounds and similar content. Immediately after entering this search platform, we noticed an ad, right in the middle … Continued