Toolbars&Hijackers

FoodSearchTab is a browser hijacker that can take control of your web browser and modify its settings without your consent. It is a type of malicious software that is designed to redirect your web traffic to other sites, display unwanted advertisements, and collect your personal information. FoodSearchTab is a website that can redirect your browser to various unwanted destinations, including but not limited to ads for undesired Chrome extensions, adult sites, online games, fake software updates, and surveys. When users enter a search query on this website, they are redirected to bing.com, which is a legitimate search engine. FoodSearchTab installs foodsearch.com as default search engine and homepage, and redirects users to bing.com when they enter a search query in the search box. FoodSearchTab can infect multiple browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and others.

Advisurf.com is a fake search engine that takes over your default web browser's existing settings, such as the homepage, new tab page, and default search provider. Advisurf.com is classified as a browser hijacker, which means it modifies browser settings without direct user permission. Developers promote Advisurf.com using browser-hijacking installation/download set-ups that modify browser settings without direct user permission. This fake search engine also collects various data relating to users' browsing habits. When your browser is affected by the Advisurf.com redirect, your internet searches will filter through https://www.advisurf.com/ and then to https://www.advisurf.com/web?q=. This is a tactic of surveillance designed to track your browsing activity and what you search for online. In summary, Advisurf.com installs its own search engine and infects multiple browsers, including Safari, Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox on Mac and Windows.

Planet Search browser hijacker is a malicious browser extension that operates as a browser hijacker and promotes the freevpnplanet.com illegitimate search engine. It modifies browsers by reassigning their homepages, default search engines, and new tab/window URLs to the addresses of promoted websites. Planet Search is endorsed as a quick-access tool to healthy lifestyle-related content, but it is actually a browser hijacker that can alter the homepage, new tab page, or the default search engine on browsers and stop users from changing those again. Planet Search is capable of infecting Google Chrome and other web browsers like Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Edge. The extension may get installed on a computer in a bundle with some free or cracked program or with a file downloaded from an untrustworthy source. Once installed, it avoids the user from deleting it and takes over the infected web browser, redirecting Google Search to random unwanted websites and displaying commercial ads and spam popups to make the user lose money. To remove Planet Search from your browsers and restore your preferred browser settings, you can follow the step-by-step guide provided by our team.

Smooth Search Tab is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that belongs to the family of browser hijackers. It is a browser extension that changes the homepage and new tab page for your web browser to https://smoothsearch.online. This browser redirect happens because the Smooth Search Tab browser extension or program is installed on your computer. The extension provides a new tab search box that provides Bing.com search results. It also changes your existing new tab page and provides a clean tab look, popular useful links, and the current date and time. Smooth Search Tab can infect popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Opera. To remove Smooth Search Tab, you can use either manual or automatic removal methods. The manual method involves removing the extension from your web browser and resetting your browser settings to their default original settings. The automatic method involves using anti-malware software to detect and delete Smooth Search Tab.

The App or Apps (Apps 2.2, Apps 3.3) virus extensions are classified as browser hijackers. These extensions typically enter your system when you install pirated programs, free software from unverified sources, or open files downloaded from untrustworthy websites. The "App" or "Apps" extension may often come bundled with other software, tricking users into unknowingly installing it. Once installed, the "App" or "Apps" extension alters certain browser settings such as the homepage, new tab page, and search engine. It may forcefully change these settings to promote fake search engines, which can generate shady search results and display intrusive advertisements. Furthermore, the "App" or "Apps" extension regularly makes itself "installed by administrator," preventing users from easily uninstalling it through conventional methods. Users also see Your browser is managed by your organization inscription near browser settings and are not able to alter them, until malicious extension is removed. Follow our detailed guide below to remove App or Apps extensions from Google Chrome and restore browser default settings.

Searchmenow.gg is a search engine that has gained notoriety for its questionable practices and unreliability. It was discovered that it operates as a shady search engine, raising concerns about the accuracy and credibility of its search results. What's more, it has been found to be associated with browser hijackers, which further compromises the integrity of its services. Browser extensions, like the one named Apps, are notorious for modifying browser settings without the user's consent. In our investigation, we encountered Searchmenow.gg as a result of installing such a browser hijacker. This unauthorized modification of settings can lead to altered search results, potentially promoting dubious or misleading websites. Consequently, users are left questioning the trustworthiness of the information provided by this search engine. Given these findings, it is crucial to exercise caution and refrain from relying on search results from Searchmenow.gg. Users must be aware that Searchmenow.gg is often accessed through Searchesmia.com, further highlighting the need to remain vigilant while browsing. In this article we provide simple instructions to remove Searchmenow.gg from Google Chrome and restore browser settings.

4yendex.com presents itself as a legitimate search engine, promising improved search results and quick access to popular websites. However, this rogue website employs deceptive tactics to trick users into believing its legitimacy. In reality, 4yendex.com is a browser hijacker that modifies browser settings without consent and records users' browsing activity. This article explores the dangers of 4yendex.com and provides tips to avoid unwanted installations. 4yendex.com operates as a browser hijacker, targeting popular browsers like Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. It stealthily alters the new tab URL, default search engine, and homepage settings, without user consent. Additionally, the hijacker modifies existing browser shortcuts to include the 4yendex.com URL. These actions may appear minor, but they effectively hijack the browsing experience, leading to continual redirects to 4yendex.com.

Tipz.io is a deceptive search engine that causes frustration and inconvenience for users. It operates through browser extensions, stealthily altering browser settings without consent. Once installed, Tipz.io forcefully changes the homepage and default search engine, redirecting searches to its own URL instead of reputable search engines. This invasive search engine has the ability to collect sensitive information about browsing activities, compromising privacy and security. Additionally, Tipz.io poses risks by redirecting users to malicious websites that promote scams, fake alerts, explicit content, and other questionable materials. The hijacker targets all major browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Edge. In this article we provide simple roadmap to remove Tipz.io and restore browser settings using instructions and tools.