Category: Infections

How to Remove the Shiny Tab Browser Hijacker

Posted on January 22, 2022 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Shiny Tab, once installed, will give you curated calming wallpapers. It also shows your to-do list in full screen mode to improve user productivity. However, this extension has been found to be a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer one’s browser search and homepage. This browser hijacker will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

Shiny Tab is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove BestMusicSearches [Browser Hijacker]

Posted on January 16, 2022 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

BestMusicSearches will supposedly help find users the “best music’ easily but it is actually a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. This browser hijacker will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

BestMusicSearches is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove the “Chrome Search Contest 2022” Pop-Up Scam

Posted on January 15, 2022 - Adware, Browser Hijacker, Infections, Pop Ups, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Wanting to get rid of the annoying Chrome Search Contest 2022 pop-up? It says you have made the “5th billionth search” thus you will be given a prize of your choice – Google play cards, Sony Playstation, Samsung gadget, Amazon gift card, an iPhone or Apple Watch. This is a scam and not in any way sponsored by the said companies.

The “Chrome Search Contest 2022” pop-up scam will trick users into providing their private information before claiming their prize. Be wary not to click any links or enter any of your personal data like credit card details, phone number, postal address, and email. These info may be used for fraudulent transactions and can compromise your identity.

Chrome Search Contest 2022 pop-ups usually happens because of an adware installed (through bundled software) without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove Loader-web.com

Posted on January 8, 2022 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

When you open your browser, do you get redirected to the website loader-web.com? If you do, then a browser hijacker may be causing these redirects. Be wary because loader-web.com has been found to be a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. Once installed, it will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

Loader-web.com is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove Loov Ransomware

Posted on January 6, 2022 - Infections, Ransomware, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Loov is a ransomware belonging to the STOP/Djvu family that will take over your computer functionality and lock your computer until you pay a “ransom” in order to get access back. What it does is encrypt your files and append them with the .loov extension.

A ransom note (_readme.txt file) will disguise itself as a legit official warning when in reality it is all fake.

Don’t fall for the trap and don’t pay any ransom fees. With software, you can remove the loov ransomware easily. This type of infection can be downloaded on your computer for many reasons such as malicious websites, codecs, or downloads. Be sure to remove it immediately.

How to Remove Big Dark [Browser Hijacker]

Posted on December 24, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Big Dark is a browser hijacker that will attempt to redirect your browser and homepage towards the fake search engine – ytood.com. Search results generated will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

Big Dark browser hijacker is usually installed through bundled software, an extension or add-on, without you knowing. You have to remove it immediately before it further damages your computer.

How to Remove StreamUltraSearch

Posted on December 23, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Getting redirected to the StreamUltraSearch webpage whenever you open your browser?

StreamUltraSearch is a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. This browser hijacker will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

StreamUltraSearch is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove Domain Spam Validator [Adware]

Posted on December 20, 2021 - Adware, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

The Domain Spam Validator is a browser extension which supposedly will verify websites or domains for spam in seconds. But when installed, this adware will insert unwanted advertisements, push notifications, banners and pop-up ads. Clicking any of these links will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

Domain Spam Validator is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. You have to remove it immediately.

How to Remove QuickCouponSearch

Posted on December 19, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Advertised as “the best way to search”, QuickCouponSearch is actually a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your search engine and homepage. Search results will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

QuickCouponSearch is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately.

How to Remove Search.windowconfig.com

Posted on December 12, 2021 - Browser Hijacker, Infections, Removal Guides, Security Tips

Search.windowconfig.com is a browser hijacker that will attempt to commandeer your browser search and homepage. This browser hijacker will send you to malicious websites to get money from you or infect your computer further. It may also prevent you from changing your settings back.

Search.windowconfig.com is usually installed through bundled software without you knowing. Remove it immediately!