Windows 10: Browser Hijacker

Discus and support Browser Hijacker in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Recently found all google searches on my preferred browser ending up with yahoo search results on my Windows 10 desktop. Checked all software for... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by iseeuu, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. ISEEUU
    iseeuu Win User

    Browser Hijacker


    Recently found all google searches on my preferred browser ending up with yahoo search results on my Windows 10 desktop. Checked all software for latest updates, ran full Defender scan, but could not restore the Google search engine.


    Finally stumbled across this piece of software: "Swift Tab" and have no idea how it got there. Icon had label: "operatetoolfind" and pointed to a URL: **tp operatetoolfind info/search etc ...


    It seems this software was the source of the browser hijacking and removing it has restored the google search engine. Not sure yet but may have to uncover the software it hitchhiked onto if it reappears?


    Robert

    :)
     
    iseeuu, Sep 18, 2019
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  2. YURI PUSTJENS
    Yuri Pustjens Win User

    Browser hijacked by safesurfs.com Malware

    After reading what you went through I would strongly suggest you read the advice of Monkey57 and try his steps. Normally

    Browser hijackers     don't show this kind of behavior and more could be going on. Normally I don't suggest Resetting your computer but in this case....
     
    Yuri Pustjens, Sep 18, 2019
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Sep 18, 2019
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  4. STTUBS
    sttubs Win User

    Browser Hijacker

    browser hijacked

    I've removed viruses using Avast & Malwarebytes but still get browser redirects when trying to go to any Microsoft sites or update page. Any suggestions?
     
    sttubs, Sep 18, 2019
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