Windows 10: If browser gets hijacked in Sandbox

I've seen a number of posts asking "Is Windows Sandbox really safe for testing malware?" with responses generally ranging from "Yep!" to "Yes, but..." with a recommendation like disabling the network to be absolutely 100% safe from the highly unlikely but theoretically possible scenario of network-jumping malware.I usually use Sandbox to check links I'm not sure about--especially sites I don't recognize that come up in web searches when I'm looking for an answer to something obscure and esoteric. So, that kind of goes against the point of disabling network access.Today, after clicking around o

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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....

 

Removal of Browser Hijacker

• To remove Nova.rambler.ru redirect, follow these steps:
• STEP 1: Use Zemana AntiMalware Portable to remove browser hijackers
• STEP 2: Scan and clean your computer with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• STEP 3: Double-check for malicious programs with HitmanPro
• (OPTIONAL) STEP 4: Reset your browser to default settings

 

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?