Good-search.ml virus - How to remove

Good-search.ml virus forces you to use a fake search engine. After you become infected with this browser hijacker, your browsers’ preferences will feature a low-quality copy of Google. Many creators of rogue search platforms attempt to create searching tools that resemble the legitimate Google search. We have discussed such parasites like Googlesearch.me, Scangoogle.ru and Chromesearch.online. Furthermore, the connection to Good-search.ml website is not secure: the information you submit might easily be viewed by others. Therefore, using this search engine can hurt your confidentiality and reveal your personal information to vicious third-parties (Identifying Personal Information Weak Spots: What Hackers Are Hunting).

The Good-search.ml malware parasite should not be mistaken for the legitimate Google search

We found out that Good-search.ml virus is very active in India and Indonesia. Nonetheless, people from other countries could also become infected with this browser hijacker. Our researchers have noticed that there is a number of browser hijackers that become popular in India: Inspiratiooo.com and Hdwallpaper123.com viruses are only a few of them. By using rogue search platforms, surfers are putting their privacy at risk.

Good-search.ml virus can turn your usual web surfing into a really unpleasant experience. The infection puts your browser’s security on the minimum level of security and decreases your productivity (as you might not be able to access most of your preferred websites). Besides the more evident inconveniences you experience during infection, your privacy will be secretly violated (Browser Hijacker – A Threat to your Online Privacy!). Creators of Good-search.ml virus could be revealing your personally identifiable information to advertisers or even cyber criminals. Since fake search engines can track your online activities, this spyware feature will be used to collect details about users (which can include your name, physical address, email address, passwords and etc).

Once your computer is contaminated with the Good-search.ml virus, you might also be introduced to an annoying amount of third-party advertisements. This sponsored content can be included in the results to search queries or be displayed separately in pop-ups or banners. Browser hijackers can display objectionable pornographic content or introduce you to ads that were generated by hackers. Therefore, you might be exposed to such fake alerts: “Dear Facebook user, congratulations!”, “Youtube Reward Center” or “Your Windows computer is at high risk!”.

We have noticed more than a few warning signs in the Licence Agreement of Good-search.ml:

“We have no obligation to examine, review or monitor Third Party Ads and are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, appropriateness or legality of Third Party Ads. <….> In addition, you acknowledge and agree that certain Third Party Ads may cease to be available to you as part of the Software at our sole discretion and without notification to you“.

It is clear that this browser hijacker will have no problem with displaying potentially malware-laden advertisements. Even legitimate websites have a difficult time scanning through all of the ads, featured in their domains. When it comes to unreliable search engines, they do very little to reassure that the content they distribute would be genuine and reliable.

How can this Good-search.ml virus enter my browser?

A lot of malicious parasites get distributed thanks to bundling. While you are downloading a freeware tool, you might unknowingly be installing more applications. For instance, it is possible that the modification of your browsers’ settings will be mentioned in the EULA document. Therefore, it is important to read these documents before clicking on the “I Agree” button. For installation processes, always choose custom or advanced modes. This will help you make sure that no unnecessary programs would be installed with the program you selected.

If you see that Good-search.ml virus has changed your home page, default search provider and new tab page, it is important to solve this issue as soon as possible. You can begin by attempting to remove the parasite manually: simply follow the step-by-step guide we have provided below. On the other hand, you could select a more permanent solution. By installing an anti-malware tool, you will be able to protect your device from various types of cyber attacks. For instance, Spyhunter are one of the best anti-malware programs in the business. After getting them, you will be able to get rid of the browser hijacker and any other malicious parasites in your computer.

TopHow To remove Good-search.ml 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 Good-search.ml 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.

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