Best Guide to Remove WebDiscover Browser Hijacker [Virus]

Eliminate WebDiscover Browser Redirects

Recently we have received a few cybersecurity reports which stated that user has been facing frequent redirects by their web browser to safesearches.com and search.ydserp.com every time they go online. 

It is probably because your system is infected with WebDiscover Browser Hijacker.

Downloaded through bundling as a third-party application, the hijacker appears as a genuine web page and promises to enhance your internet browsing experience. But, for the fact, it collects user information and spreads itself automatically via deceptive techniques.

Both the websites claim to be a legitimate Internet search engine, however, are rogue sites that maliciously install Browser hijacker, adware and PUP’s. But, it redirects you to unwanted malicious links creating a backdoor to another malware.

Research on hundreds of such browser hijackers reveals their unauthentic ways of infecting a system with various malware; most commonly adware.

Therefore, we have prepared a removal guide to understand the working of WebDiscover Browser hijacker, its distribution technique and multiple ways you could follow to uninstall it without hampering your system performance.

What is WebDiscover Browser Hijacker?

WebDiscover docks a search toolbar with a button to launch Google Chrome at the top of your Windows desktop screen. The moment you launch Chrome it will redirect you to; http://search.ydserp.com/wd_ext/?n=2013&gd=[id1]&D=[id2] home page

It supposedly allows the user to surf internet directly and enables features like VPN, music streaming, media play, weather forecasts, etc. Once it integrates with your system, it seems legitimate and useful and often installs ads, plug-ins and extensions.

These additional features are known as helper objects. Although for a few days they give you a good user impression but as the time pass, WebDiscover Browser redirect virus causes a series of inconvenience that decreases the functionality of a computer.

After evasion, it sets up third-party redirections to a bogus website such as trovi.com. The most common redirection is to an e-commerce website and online stores.

You may ask why online shopping stores?

The answer is PPC and misuse of affiliation-based marketing. Whenever an advert flashes due to the webdiscover browser toolbar, users generally click them out of curiosity. Consequently, each click generates money for the malware developer.

WebDiscover Browser also changes and adds the variety of registry entries like;

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Google\Chrome\HomepageLocation HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Google\Chrome\RestoreOnStartupURLs\1

Such entries automatically redirect you to the site effectively modifying the homepage. Everything is done in such a way that could profit developers through redirections, advertisements, pop-ups and free downloads.

All these adware-type threats modify browser settings and internet settings. Also, tracks users browsing activity, IP address and geo-location that might lead issues related to privacy and identity theft.

All of this happens without the user’s consent and we strongly advise you to uninstall the hijacker with Malware Crusher.

The Common Symptoms

• The operating system crashes frequently and can also freeze sometimes.
• The occurrence of fake alerts, messages and notifications.
• Displays the number of advertisements that worsens the user’s browsing experience.
• Automatically downloads executable files from unknown and unsecured websites.

Also Read: Smoke Loader Malware – Prevention and Removal Guide

Information

As there are a lot of steps mentioned along with some programs, this malware removal guide may look a bit immense. This guide is detailed just to provide a clear and easy brief about the instructions that a non-technical person can also understand.

Note: Perform these steps in the mentioned order along. Also, follow the prescribed software for the same.

Follow these steps to remove WebDiscover redirect:

REMOVAL STEP 1:

Follow the steps to uninstall WebDiscover browser extension installed by the hijacker.

• Google Chrome
• Firefox

1. Click on the Customize and control menu icon at the top right corner of Google Chrome.

2. Select "More tools" from the menu.

3. Select "Extensions" from the side menu.

4. Click the remove button next to the extension you wish to remove.

5. It will confirm again, click “remove” and the extension is finally out of the system.

Now that we have successfully eliminated the malicious browser extension, we need to create a robust firewall to avoid any such thing that makes our system and privacy vulnerable to various online threats.

1. Click on the “menu” button at the top right corner.

2. Select “Add-ons” from the menu.

3. Click the “Remove” button next to the extension you wish to get rid of.

Now that we have successfully eliminated the malicious browser extension, we need to create a robust firewall to avoid any such thing that makes our system and privacy vulnerable to various online threats.

'Malware Crusher': is one of the best and most commonly used anti-malware software for Windows (obviously for 100 good reasons). Almost costing you nothing in comparison to other anti-malware software's, this tool is capable of removing various kind of mishaps on your machine.

Follow the mentioned steps to scan and remove WebDiscover and other malicious programs from your computer completely.

'Download' Malware Crusher by clicking on the link given below.

'Click to Download-Malware Crusher'

This link will open a new tab from where you can download Malware Crusher.

Now install the downloaded Malware Crusher setup by double-clicking on the downloaded file.

1. Install Malware Crusher

Install Malware Crusher setup. Once the installation process is complete, it will start downloading and installing the updates from the server.

2. Let Scan Run

Once the update is finished, it will start scanning your computer from the detection of WebDiscover and other malicious programs.

3. View & Remove The Detected Threats

Once the scan is completed the found threats will appear on your screen as shown below. You can also view the log of the detected items.

Click on the Remove Now button to get rid of all the malicious programs.

A system reboot might be required once the scan is complete. Finally, click on the Okay, I understand button to initiate the cleaning.

4. Creating Restore Point

Malware Crusher will create a restore point before cleaning the found threats (in case you need to reverse the actions).

5. Congratulations! Threats Removed Successfully

Malware Crusher has successfully scanned and removed all the malicious programs on your computer. Click the Finish Button to close Malware Crusher and make sure that you scan your system once a week with Malware Crusher to Keep it Safe.

6. Restore The Removed Items.

You can restore the cleaned items by selecting desired items and clicking the Restore button. In case if you click on the Delete button the backup will be deleted.

Conclusion :

We believe now your system is free from WebDiscover. In case, if you are still facing any issues, repeat the above-given steps to make sure your system is clean and free of infections.

Note*We always recommend you to use Malware Crusher to get rid of Browser Hijacker

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