Xscx.xyz Search Redirect - How to remove

is a new Searchgg search redirect virus. It infects computers through deceptive websites that trick visitors into installing malicious browser extensions. Once installed, the hijacker redirects your web searches to Xscx.xyz, which is a low-quality ad-filled search engine. Xscx.xyz collects your browsing history and other data about you to use in targeting ads to you.

Xscx.xyz is a search redirect virus:

Type of threat	Adware, browser hijacker.
Xscx.xyz hijacking symptoms	Internet search redirects to Xscx.xyz, lots of ads above results.
Problems with the redirect virus	Spies on your browsing history, demographic info, etc. for advertisers, shows irrelevant ads that lead to unsafe websites, gets installed dishonestly.
Removing Xscx.xyz	Manually uninstall unwanted and suspicious browser add-ons, use an antivirus program (Combo Cleaner for Mac, SpyHunter for PC, etc.) to remove malware.

How Xscx.xyz redirect virus works

Hijacking search results

Xscx.xyz is related to Searchxp.xyz, Qxsearch.com, and various SearchDimension products. It’s forced on people through browser extensions like Power App, SD App, and MSrch. These extensions, once installed, set a new search engine in the browser. They usually use a transparent extension icon in your browser’s user interface, which makes the add-on invisible at first glance. These extensions are short-lived, they get removed from the Chrome Web Store very frequently, but new ones are released all the time. They affect the Chrome and Edge browsers.

After Xscx.xyz has infected your browser, every time you use the search bar at the top to search the internet, Xscx.xyz returns the results. After a couple of seconds, four or so ads are injected into the page. These ads appear above the results.

Advertising

Most of the ads that Xscx.xyz shows are very irrelevant, but at least they’re safe, like links to Amazon and Ebay. Other ads, though, promote browser-hijacking extensions like My Transit Planner and DirectionsOnline. By “promote” I mean show deceptive pages that unexpectedly lead straight to the installation page. Less experienced internet users are tricked into installing browser hijackers that they don’t want or need.

The reason why Xscx.xyz exists is to show people those ads. Xscx.xyz’s creators make money from search engine advertising. The more users they get to use their terrible Searchgg engine, the more money they make. In addition, hijacking your search allows Xscx.xyz’s creators to spy on your browsing habits: this data is valuable for advertisers.

Xscx.xyz is made by abusing the Google Custom Search creator. Custom Search makes it easy for anyone to make a specialized search engine with a unique scope or functionality using Google’s technology. Sites like Xscx.xyz abuse it to generate more ad revenue. No new functions, no useful features.

How Xscx.xyz gets downloaded

Xscx.xyz is brought to your browser by a malicious browser extension. This extension has no other features than hijacking your search bar and reading your browsing history. It gets installed from the Chrome Web Store, but no one downloads it voluntarily. Instead, deceptive webpages link to this installation page and claim that the extension is required to be installed.

These webpages are opened in your browser by video streaming and file downloading sites. Although the pages are basically ads, users sometimes mistake them for genuine warnings. They think that the add-on is really required if they wish to download their file or watch the video, so they install it.

People who visit unsafe, possibly-illegal websites are at an increased risk of getting their computer infected (with Xscx.xyz and other malware). As are those who already have an adware virus on their device. Malicious ads are most likely to be spread by sites and advertising networks that are themselves illegal or very controversial.

How to remove Xscx.xyz

As Xscx.xyz redirects are caused by a browser hijacker, the way to stop them is to find and remove the offending extension. Open browser settings and go to where all the extensions are listed. It’s likely that the one behind Xscx.xyz will probably have these features:

• logo with a blue paper sheet with a dog ear and a white ‘A’,
• permission to change your default search engine settings,
• permission to read your browsing history,
• no reviews on the Web Store.

Those who suspect adware or other malware on their device, or just want to be careful, are advised to use a reputable antivirus program, such as Combo Cleaner for MacOS, Spyhunter for Windows, and others. These programs can find and remove suspicious browser extensions, as well as more serious malware.

Automatic Malware removal tools

Manual removal of unwanted extensions

TopHow To remove Xscx.xyz Search Redirect 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 Xscx.xyz Search Redirect, 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.

How to remove Xscx.xyz Search Redirect from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.

• Click on the three-dot menu on the browser toolbar and Select Settings

• Select Privacy and Services and scroll down. Press on Address bar.

• Choose Manage search engines.

• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list: open the three-dot menu and choose Remove.

• Go back to Settings. Open On start-up.
• Delete malicious search websites at Open specific page or pages by opening the three-dot menu and clicking Delete.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Xscx.xyz Search Redirect, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings

• Click on Edge's menu button and select Settings. Click on the Reset Settings button on the left.
• Press the Restore settings to their default values option.

• 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.