Convert-myfiles.link virus - How to remove

Convert-myfiles.link virus is categorized as a browser hijacker infection, which means that its add-on called Concert My Files might be stealthily installed into your browser. After this installation, you will notice that your new tab page and home page will be modified. This strategy is similar to the majority of browser hijackers like Search.heasytofindforms2.com or Okaytab.com. Instead of seeing your preferred search engine, you will be forced to utilize the Convert-myfiles.link platform. The connection to this website is not secure: you should not reveal any personal information to this search engine because those details could be stolen (Google tightens noose on HTTP).

Convert-myfiles.link malware parasite will cause a lot of browser-related issues: redirection, sponsored content and objectionable advertisements

Convert-myfiles.link hijacker is created by FirstGate Mobile Limited, a Hong Kong-based company. This is not the first browser hijacker from these developers. We have discussed Gamesquest.co and Search-privacy.net viruses that also occupy browsers’ preferences and show sponsored content in pop-ups and results to search queries.

Since this company has a history of creating hijackware parasites, we hope that you will not choose its search provider as your preferred platform for searching. Of course, you might have installed Concert My Files browser extension accidentally, and the sudden modification of your preferences might be a huge surprise. However, if you do notice this Convert-myfiles.link virus in your browser, take action immediately.

According to our research, Convert-myfiles.link virus is the most active in United Kingdom. Officially, the browser plugin is supposed to provide users with useful features and powerful web search right from your new tab page. Therefore, this browser hijacker could be classified as a “new tab hijacker”. There are many other parasites that belong to this category, like Myway virus and mostly all products by Eightpoint/Polarity company.

Users of Convert-myfiles.link virus will also be putting their personal information in jeopardy. According to the Privacy Policy of this search platform, information about users might be transferred and processed on servers outside of users’ country of residence. In addition to that, the unreliable search platform will use cookies and other tracking technologies to monitor your online activities in order to figure out your preferences, bookmarks and etc (Chrome and Firefox extensions can hijack browsers, spy on you). By installing the Convert My Files browser extension (designed for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome), you will also be allowing the toolbar to add/remove content from all the websites you visit. Therefore, sponsored content might be injected into random websites or search results that you receive from different search engines.

Since we do not trust the creators of Convert-myfiles.link hijacker, we are not convinced that the content they choose to promote is going to be safe. In some cases, they might expose you malware-laden pop-ups, phishing scams and social engineering hoaxes. Please get rid of the suspicious add-on from your browser if you want to protect your personal information from being stolen. Also, browser hijacker could be a stepping point to much more severe infections like ransomware or Trojans.

Convert-myfiles.link hijacker can reach browsers without users’ permissions

This browser hijacker can be found in Chrome Web Store. However, we hope that you won’t decide to install yourself as this search platform raises many questions for security researchers. In addition to this, the add-on also has its own official page. If you happen to be automatically redirected to it, please do not decide to install this extension. Of course, we are worrying that Convert-myfiles.link virus could also be installed together with other freeware. Therefore, please review Setup Wizards extremely carefully. If you notice any bizarre conditions or recommendations to change your browsers’ preferences, please do not agree with these changes.

Now, you must be very interested in the removal of Convert-myfiles.link hijacker. First of all, you should open the list of active plugins of your browser. If you notice the Convert My Files add-on, do not hesitate to remove it. However, if you are still experiencing redirection to its search engine, it might be that the browser hijacker has made some more permanent modifications. Therefore, we recommend that you install Spyhunter and look see whether these tools will detect anything suspicious or malicious.

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