Malware Categories: Browser Hijacker

Mapsnow.com or simply Maps Now is a website and Chrome’s extension that provides users with the most efficient routes, maps and search results. But this browser plugin has a darker side of it, which does not even raise the suspicion until the user begins using it. Modified browser settings, different homepage, changed search engine and … Continued

Search.margamish.com is a browser hijacker, also known as Margamish, which supposedly infects Mac computer browsers. This virus gets into systems by bundling with programs from untrustworthy sources and by using malicious scripts changes the behavior and visual part of the default browser, whether it’s Safari, Chrome or etc. Even though Search.margamish.com hijacker is advertised as … Continued

MaskSearch falls into the category of browser hijackers. Even though this infection is not very dangerous, we suggest to remove it from your computer because it can cost you some cyber security damage. If you have discovered that your computer is infected MaskSearch – you have come to the right place because in this article we will … Continued

MaskSearch.com is bothering you every time you open your web browser? Well, that means your computer is infected with this browser hijacker called MaskSearch.com. Do not panic – it’s not a very dangerous virus that you should be afraid of, yet it can cause you some unwanted cyber security problems so it needs to be removed. … Continued

Matroska Ransomware might also come by the name HUSTONWEHAVEAPROBLEM is a dangerous virus that is set to encrypt your files and require for a ransom in order to unlock them. It was first time discovered in July, yet the volume of infections began to rise only now. If your computer is infected with it, you … Continued

Max-Start.com virus is a browser hijacker that can enter random computers without a user’s permission. It can affect Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. Once inside, the program is set as your start page and default search provider. If this happened to any of your browsers, keep on reading and you will learn … Continued

Maximum-search.com virus is a browser hijacker that can secretly infiltrate into your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari browsers. Once inside, the program sets your start page and default search provider to Maximum-search.com. If it happened on your computer, you must remove this hijacker before it brought more issues for you. In this … Continued

Maxsearch.live is a fake search engine. Its developers claim that the tool will enhance the user’s browsing experience by providing more relevant search results and adding extra functionality. When you analyze maxsearch.live solely according to its design, the tool may seem like a useful utility. However, maxsearch.live is reported by many security blogs as an … Continued

Mazysearch.com is a browser-hijacking website that, while not providing any useful features, redirects your searches, and logs data about your browsing habits. To make matters worse, it might be impossible to remove like a normal extension. It can still be removed, though, only with a bit more effort. About Mazysearch.com: Type of threat Browser hijacker. … Continued

Measuring.Online virus is classified as browser hijacker and might cause you some cyber security damage. It is presented as useful tool that might enhance your web browsing experience, but it is not true. Let’s go straight to the solution of this problem. You can eliminate this infection either manually or automatically, so it’s completely up … Continued

Mecoosh.com virus is a browser hijacker by One Media SRLS. We encounter these type of infections quite often: one of the newest examples is Newtab.review parasite. Mecoosh Search extension for Google Chrome is found in the Chrome Web Store, but this is just because Google has to manage a lot of toolbars, and not all … Continued

Mediafase.com virus is classified as browser hijacker and it can cause you a real headache when it comes to cyber security. Even though it is not likely to directly steal your money or sensitive information, it can steal be the reason of unwanted experience while browsing the Internet, thus it’s recommended to get rid of … Continued

Mediafiretrend.com is yet another malicious application that you should not keep installed on your computer. It is listed as a browser hijacker, so once installed it will change some settings on web browsers and hijack them. If you have recently discovered that your computer is infected with this malware, you have come to the right … Continued

Search.medianewtab.com might look like legitimate search engine at a first sight, but it is not true. It is listed as browser hijacker, so we do not recommend neither to use it or keep installed on your computer. It’s not very difficult to indicate whether your computer is infected with Search.medianewtab.com or not because once inside of your computer … Continued

Search.medianewtabsearch.com virus is a browser hijacker that was designed in order to promote various sponsored websites and make money from affiliate marketing. The program changes your homepage and the default search provider to Search.medianewtabsearch.com on your Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and even Safari – or it can do it on all of your browsers … Continued

Mediasearch.xyz is a website that hijacks and redirects web searches. It promotes Mybrowser-search.com and other dubious search engines. If you notice Mediasearch.xyz in your browser’s address bar, check your browser settings, check your computer for adware, and review your installed add-ons – your device might have been infected with adware. About Mediasearch.xyz: Classification Adware, browser … Continued

Mediatab.club is a website related to the Media Tab browser extension. It might appear in your browser unexpectedly and take over the internet search or replace your new tab page. Mediatab.club is not dangerous, but it’s unhelpful, lacks features, and is potentially bad for privacy. To stop Mediatab.club from showing up, remove the Media Tab extension. … Continued

Mediatvtabsearch.com is a typical browser hijacker and if you have noticed that this website always appears when you open a new tab on a web browser, it is a straight forward sign that your computer is infected and you should do something about it. In case you have no idea how to deal with infection … Continued

Mega Games Search is a simple browser hijacker that is made to give users quick and easy access to browser games. Besides that, Mega Games Search changes your default search engine to games.globalappz.live, which delivers search results in Yahoo.com. Installing this extension results in more pop-up ads and search engine ads, as well as reduced online … Continued

The Mega Media Start extension can be called a browser hijacker — a browser extension that, once installed, replaces your home page and pretends to do something useful, while really only trying to direct you to click on as many ads as it can. Mega Media Start is not a virus, but it is still … Continued

Mega Music Search is promoted by its authors as a helpful tool that assists people in listening to various genres of music, creating and modifying playlists and discovering new music straight from their browsers. Despite the positive functions, the application works like a typical browser hijacker that amends important browser settings and prevents the users … Continued

A new meme-oriented online search tool has been released. It has been called Search.memethat.co. This application has been developed by Safer Browser. It deserves the name of a meme-related extension, as the upper toolbar on its start page contains links to meme websites, additionally, the feature below the search field invites the user to create … Continued

If your search site has unexpectedly changed to MyWay or Ask, and if your new tab always opens on MergeDocsNow, you have got a potentially unwanted extension installed. And though to some that’s not a big deal and does not negatively impact their browsing, others want to be able to use their own search, their … Continued

MergeDocsOnline (hp.myway.com/MergeDocsOnline/ttab02/index.html) takes over your new tab page, displays pop-up ads, and reads your browsing history. It’s presented as a utility for converting files to and from Doc, Pdf, and similar file types. And while it does give you that functionality, it’s low-quality and comes with way too many drawbacks. MergeDocsOnline hijacks your browser and … Continued

Message Viewer Toolbar is a browser hijacker that can be noticed on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. The program can be installed together with random programs from the Internet that are for free, for example, PDF creators, music players, video recorders and so on. Once inside, the application changes your homepage to search.conduit.com … Continued

MetaSearch is an annoying program that is categorized as a browser hijacker. It enters computers without users’ consent and makes changes in the settings of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and some other browsers. The program can take over multiple browsers at the same time. You will easily notice this hijacker as, first of … Continued

MetroHotspot is a browser extension that helps you explore local classifieds and promotions in your web browser. Though that could come in useful, MetroHotspot is not considered safe by some reputable antivirus programs (). It is primarily adware and even tries to get you to install more browser extensions, like Ask. In the end, MetroHotspot … Continued

MetroWhiz can possibly infect your computer and pose threat to overall security of your computer. If you have recently discovered that your computer is infected with this virus but don’t know how to deal with this problem – you have come to the right place. In this article we will provide you with detailed instructions … Continued

Microcosmtab.com virus has a mesmerizing background which is not an ordinary picture, but an animation with moving lights. It is supposed to improve your browsing experience and is advertised as the new home page, default search provider and new tab page that you won’t be able to close. Despite the fact that this custom new … Continued

Midicair Toolbar is a browser hijacker that can be installed to Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome together with free software. You will only notice it once it ads a new toolbar to your browser, replaces your search provider and  homepage with search.conduit.com and makes some other changes. Midicair Toolbar is an annoying program … Continued

Minehp.com is loaded with sections, shortcuts and advertisements. We are under an impression that this search platform is associated with 4Yendex website since there are certain similarities between both of these facilities that suggest the same founding-fathers. Minehp.com virus is a traditional example of a browser hijacker and its activity does not seem to differ … Continued

Minesey.com virus is a browser hijacker, targeting users that still enjoy playing minesweeper. This Minesey browser extension is created by a company called Skylikes Media Inc, and we have not noticed any of their products before. However, our analysis did reveal that Minesey.com website does redirect people to a few browser hijackers we have discussed: … Continued

Mint Search is a browser hijacker that gets installed on its own and cannot be removed normally. When installed, Mint Search changes your browser’s new tab page and the search engine to force you to use Mintsearch.net. If you try to remove it, you may notice that you can’t. You may also notice that your browser … Continued

An example of a Mac virus, MixBuilder is a Safari search extension and spyware. It installs without users’ consent and takes control of the Safari browser. MixBuilder can track a user’s browsing history. More than that, it can see the passwords and other private information when a user is typing them. The distribution of MixBuilder … Continued

mixGames Search is an extension for the Chrome browser which offers unlimited free games that you can reach by simply using the plugin. However, the promises right after the setup appear to be false and actually mixGames Search takes over the browser by altering user’s default homepage, new tab and search engine to have unrestricted ability to … Continued

mixMusic Start is an extension that says that it’s about allowing users to find and listen to music. Also, it makes Yahoo your default search engine, collects data about its users, and shares it with advertisers. mixMusic Start is not a virus, but it can be called a browser hijacker because of the unnecessary modifications that it makes to … Continued

MixSportTV Start or MixSportTV Search Plus is a browser extension compatible with the Google Chrome web browser. Sadly, it’s not the one you would want to have installed on your computer because it is categorized as a browser hijacker. That means once installed on a browser, it will automatically make changes to some of the most important … Continued

Mkob.xyz is a website that leads to the dubious Searchgg search engine. If it appears in your browser, then the Searchgg browser hijacker must have infected your browser. Mkob.xyz appears whenever you try to search the web in another search engine. It can also cause redirects, pop-up ads, new tabs opening randomly in your browser. Mkob.xyz … Continued

Mktsrc.com is a site address that you might notice in your address bar briefly before it loads another site. Mktsrc.com might open Searchgenieo, Bing, Yahoo, or another search engine to show web search results. Most like, Mktsrc.com’s appearance is caused by a browser extension or an adware app. To stop the redirects, you need to … Continued

No wonder security researchers cannot recommend to utilize Search.mo-cmf.com search engine: it has so many things in common with other browser hijackers around. Once your browsers’ settings are rearranged so that Search.mo-cmf.com virus would be the center of your attention, you can immediately tell there is an infection. SaferBrowser is responsible for this product and … Continued

Hijackware family has introduced their new member called under the name of Mobilepinbox.com. This browser hijacker is compatible with all the most commonly used web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Safari. It targets all versions of Windows OS and Mac OS. Mobilepinbox.com is powerful enough to affect … Continued

Mobsearches.com is a link to a website which functions as a platform for searching. Mobsearches.com has shortcuts to prominent websites that are currently in the mainstream: Facebook, Booking.com, Instagram, Aliexpress and Ebay. Together with this feature, the domain automatically looks at the IP addresses of visitors and generates an appropriate date and time. However, this … Continued

Mobura.com might occupy your web browser and disturb your web browsing. This infection is officially listed as a browser hijacker, so if you have recently noticed that home page and default search engine on your web browser is changed to www.morbura.com it’s a clear sign that your computer is infected and you should take care of … Continued

Search.moccini.com is a browser hijacker from CodeSet. It has its own website which looks like a legitimate site of a legitimate search provider. The appearance is very laconic and clear. This leaves a good impression and may trick you into using Moccini Search. But first you must take a closer look at this extension. About … Continued

Mojotab.com website looks attractive – charming background picture, user friendly interference and additional, useful features. However, some bad vibes hides behind this nice look. First of all, we would like to mention the deceptive way this website is set as a homepage and default search engine on various web browsers. Mojotab.com is set as a … Continued

Monstermarketplace redirect virus is a program that can hijack most of the browsers, such as IE, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome and cause redirections to various websites including monstermarketplace.com. If you noticed such activity on your system, you can be sure that your computer has been hijacked. This means, that your personal data can be … Continued