Toolbars&Hijackers

Superstar3.io is a deceptive search engine that is promoted through the use of malicious browser extensions and browser hijackers. When installed, these browser hijackers modify your web browser's configuration to automatically send all searches through Superstar3.io. SuperStar.OptimizerService is a process associated with the Superstar3.io browser hijacker. This process serves the purpose of launching SearchOptimizer if it is terminated, ensuring the continuity of the associated functionality. It works alongside another process called SuperStar.SearchOptimizer to maintain the operation of Superstar3.io. It redirects all search queries through its own search engine, potentially exposing users to unwanted ads and potentially malicious content. Browser hijackers typically target popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari.

CumulusFractus is a malicious browser extension that has been found to enable the Managed by your organization feature in the Chrome browser, collect data, and manage browser components. The original Latin name means a type of cloud characterized by small, ragged edges and outlines that continuously undergo rapid changes. This extension can access and modify data on all websites, which means it can view and manipulate the content displayed on any website. CumulusFractus is associated with browser hijacking, which is a malware program that modifies web browser settings without the user's permission and redirects the user to websites they had not intended to visit. The aim of a browser hijacker is to help cybercriminals generate fraudulent advertising revenue by redirecting the victim's homepage to the hijacker's search page and manipulating search results.

ZenSearch is a browser hijacker that infiltrates users' internet browsers, such as Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, and modifies their settings. It is associated with a web browser extension or plug-in generally considered as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). ZenSearch changes the homepage and default search engine of the affected browsers, redirecting users to search.zensearch.online. This search engine does not produce distinct search results but simply displays results from Bing, a legitimate search engine. However, it is classified as a counterfeit search engine because the results can be manipulated, displaying sponsored links and ads prominently. Using this search engine carries inherent privacy risks, as it has the capacity to monitor users' search queries and online browsing activities. The search results can be manipulated, and sponsored links and ads may be displayed prominently.

LavandulaAngustifolia browser hijacker is a malicious browser extension that infects web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. It operates by injecting advertisements into websites you visit, redirecting your browser search queries, and changing your default search engine to a shady third-party engine. This hijacker can invade user privacy by accessing browsing history, search queries, and personal information entered on websites. When your browser is infected with the LavandulaAngustifolia hijacker, you may experience the following symptoms: unwanted ads on websites, links redirecting to unfamiliar sites, search engine queries going through shady third-party engines instead of your preferred search engine, slower browser performance and reduced system responsiveness due to the hijacker consuming system resources. The data collected is then analyzed and sometimes sold to third parties without your consent. By following these guidelines, you can remove the threat, protect your computer from the LavandulaAngustifolia browser hijacker and maintain a secure browsing experience.

EquusAfricanusAsinus is a browser hijacker that may get installed on a computer along with a free or cracked program or a file downloaded from an untrustworthy source. This browser hijacker can disrupt your browser's standard behavior, track your online activities, and direct you to potentially unwanted websites. It may change the start page, new tab page, or search engine on browsers and redirect users to unwanted search engines. Extensions that alter browser settings without permission are called browser hijackers, and their purpose is to redirect more users to certain sites and increase those sites' revenue. Equus Africanus Asinus is actually a scientific name for the domesticated donkey, which is a member of the horse family, Equidae, however, malefactors often use famous or random naming for their malware. There are some indications, that this virus redirets users to Bing.com. Hijackers aim to generate revenue from each search performed by the user. It is important to note that Bing itself is a legitimate search engine and not malicious, but some browser hijackers may exploit it for their own purposes.

AwesomeNewTab is a browser extension that replaces the default new tab page in Google Chrome with a customizable layout, allowing users to add their own apps, shortcuts, and widgets. It offers dynamic widgets, custom shortcuts, and the ability to search websites directly from shortcuts. The extension is promoted as a tool that simplifies access to specific websites. AwesomeNewTab promotes the Bing search engine as its default search engine. When installed, it modifies the browser settings, affecting the homepage, new tab URL, and default search engine. The AwesomeNewTab extension primarily targets Google Chrome. However, similar extensions or alternatives might be available for other browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and Safari. The website awesomenewtab.online is associated with the AwesomeNewTab extension. It features a description of the extension's functionalities.

Access TV Streaming is a browser hijacker that is advertised as a tool for easy access to TV streaming websites. It operates by making modifications to browser settings to promote haccesstvstreaming.com (a bogus search engine). Access TV Streaming also has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing habits. It infects computers through free software downloads from the internet. Once installed, it changes the browser's new tab page to haccesstvstreaming.com and redirects search queries to search.yahoo.com. It infects popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. To remove Access TV Streaming, users can follow the manual removal guide provided on this page.

NetFormatBoost adware is a type of adware that infects Mac computers and alters the browser settings to display unwanted advertisements. It is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and can be installed onto your Apple Mac unknowingly. NetFormatBoost adware creates several files that must be found and removed, and some files created by NetFormatBoost are hidden from the user. Once installed, NetFormatBoost will redirect your browser search queries through NetFormatBoost Search, which will redirect to search result pages from search.yahoo.com. This is most likely done to generate advertising revenue by using Yahoo Search for its search results. Use instructions on this page to remove NetFormatBoost from Safari or Google Chrome.