Toolbars&Hijackers

Art New Tabs is a browser extension that promises to display artistic wallpapers every time a new tab is opened in the browser. It is available on the Google Chrome Web Store. However, despite its seemingly harmless functionality, Art New Tabs is classified as a browser hijacker. Art New Tabs promotes the goog.artnewtabs.com fake search engine. Fake search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to genuine Internet search sites. At the time of research, goog.artnewtabs.com landed on the Bing search engine (bing.com). However, this webpage could land elsewhere since factors like user geolocation may impact redirects. Art New Tabs is capable of infecting various browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. It modifies the settings of these browsers to endorse the goog.artnewtabs.com fake search engine via redirects. Art New Tabs has data-tracking functionalities, which are standard for browser hijackers. It can collect data such as visited URLs, viewed webpages, searched queries, Internet cookies, account log-in credentials, personally identifiable details, finance-related information, and more. The collected data can then be sold to third-parties or otherwise abused for profit.

Web Ace Tab is a browser extension that alters the homepage and new tab page of your browser. It provides a new tab page that contains a search form and a background wallpaper. Despite these changes, it's important to note that the extension does not exhibit any malicious or unwanted behavior and must be installed manually. Webacetab.com is the official website of the Web Ace Tab extension, that acts as browser default search and homepage after installation. The site primarily features different wallpapers that users can apply to their new tab page via the Web Ace Tab extension. It uses a popular search engine such as Google or Bing to power its search functionality. While Web Ace Tab is not inherently malicious, it can be a nuisance due to its ability to alter browser settings without explicit user consent. It's always recommended to be cautious when installing browser extensions, especially those bundled with other software or promoted through advertisements. If you suspect that Web Ace Tab or a similar extension is installed on your computer, consider following a removal guide or seeking professional assistance.

Art Tab Club is a browser extension that promises to display artistic or art-depicting browser wallpaper. However, it is actually a browser hijacker that changes browser settings to endorse the arttabclub.com fake search engine. This browser extension also has data-tracking functionalities. In most cases, browser hijackers assign the addresses of promoted websites as browsers' default search engines, homepages, and new browser tab/window URLs. Therefore, new browser tabs/windows opened and Web searches performed via the URL bar result in redirects to the endorsed webpage. In the case of Art Tab Club, it makes said modifications to browsers and generates these redirects to the arttabclub.com website. Art Tab Club can infect various browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. It modifies the settings of these browsers, changing the homepage, new tab URL, and default search engine to arttabclub.com.

Forest Wallpapers is a browser extension that promises to display forest-themed wallpapers on your browser's new tab page. It is a type of software known as a browser hijacker, which changes the settings of your browser to promote certain websites or search engines. In the case of Forest Wallpapers, it changes your browser's homepage and new tab page to display its own content. Forest Wallpapers promotes the ysrc2u.com or forestwallpapers.online search engines. These search engines are illegitimate and redirect users to Bing (bing.com) for search results. However, the destination of these redirects can change based on factors such as the user's geolocation. Forest Wallpapers is a browser extension and can potentially infect any browser that supports such extensions. Browser hijackers like Forest Wallpapers typically target popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. If you have installed Forest Wallpapers and wish to remove it, you can follow the removal instructions provided below. These instructions involve resetting your browser settings to their defaults and using anti-malware software to remove any malware or unwanted programs from your computer.

Searches-world.com is a fake search engine promoted by a browser hijacker. This hijacker is designed to redirect users' web searches and interfere with their browsing experience. It is typically installed on a user's computer through deceptive software installers or malicious browser extensions. Once installed, the hijacker modifies browser settings, forcing users to visit the hijacker's website and use their search engine. The main concern with fake search engines like Searches-world.com is the risk they pose to users' online security. Users may be exposed to potentially harmful content or even malware distribution when redirected through these deceptive websites. The browser hijacker that promotes Searches-world.com affects various browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. It uses a persistence-ensuring technique to prevent users from recovering their browsers, making it difficult to remove.

Searchtabs.io is a fake search engine that is promoted through the use of malicious browser extensions and browser hijackers. It is classified as a browser hijacker because it modifies your web browser's configuration to automatically send all searches through Searchtabs.io. This is typically done without the user's consent, often through misleading advertisements or via adware. Once installed, Searchtabs.io affects new browser tabs/windows. Whenever they are opened, a redirect is generated to searchtabs.io with a randomized search query. Fake search engines like Searchtabs.io typically cannot provide search results and redirect to legitimate Internet search websites (e.g., Bing, Google, Yahoo, etc.). The creators of Searchtabs.io profit through these redirects as they work with pay-per-click schemes to get your computer to visit risky or different types of websites that may generate them funds. Furthermore, Searchtabs.io can collect data about your web browsing habits, such as the websites you visit and the search terms you use. This data is then used to target you with ads or to sell your information to third parties.

Ook.gg is a search engine that is promoted through the use of malicious browser extensions and browser hijackers. It is a type of malicious software that can take control of your web browser and modify its settings without your consent. This software is typically designed to redirect your web traffic to other sites, display unwanted advertisements, and collect your personal information. When installed, these browser hijackers modify your web browser’s configuration to automatically send all searches through Ook.gg. This means that Ook.gg itself is the search engine that gets installed when your computer is infected. It redirects your searches from Google, Bing, and other search engines to its own page. Ook.gg is a browser hijacker that affects Chrome, Edge, and Firefox users. It alters settings and redirects your searches to its own page. When you search for something, Ook.gg redirects you to a specific URL structure. To remove Ook.gg, you can use an anti-malware program capable of detecting browser hijackers in general and Ook.gg in particular and use instructions in this article.

WebWebWeb.com is a browser hijacker that infiltrates internet browsers, such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, through free software downloads. It is often associated with browser hijacking and is distributed by various computer programs, including software programs available at startpage24.com. Once installed, it changes the browser's homepage and default search engine to search.webwebweb.com. At the time of research, this site redirected users to Google, a legitimate internet search engine. However, the developers of this deceptive browser plugin can redirect webwebweb.com to other malicious websites at any time. WebWebWeb.com primarily affects Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. It can also infect Microsoft Edge and other web browsers.