DnsBasic Virus – How To Remove DnsBasic Browser Redirect Virus

Unfortunately, nothing in this world comes free and if you think you got lucky today, think again there might be a catch to it. As you are here reading this article, we can just assume that your PC is hit by the DnsBasic browser hijacker. By any chance, if you remember downloading a freeware software or a freeware game just before your system was corrupted then we will have to say that your PC is infected with a hijacker or adware or could be both.

What is DnsBasic?

DnsBasic is a browser hijacker. Once your browsers are infected with this hijacker it would change all the default settings of your web browser and then infect it with adware. Once it has successfully infected your computer with browser hijacker and adware then starts the real trouble. Now, your browser will start acting crazy.  Every time you go online you would end up being redirected to a third-party website or you would see advertisement banners on your screen either it would be of some kind of discount, coupons or some bogus security alerts.

That’s not it once your computer is infected with DnsBasic.com search browser hijacker it has the total access to your computers IP-address, location, browser type, Operating System details, etc.

Although, an adware might not damage any files or Windows system, it will certainly annoy you with the frequent notification and ad banner. As it is a malicious program and the longer it stays on a computer, the more it weakens the firewall of the computer making way for another malware.

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Targeted Web Browser:

1. Google Chrome.
2. Mozilla Firefox.
3. Safari.
4. Internet Explorer.

How and to what extent does the DnsBasic hijacker infect a computer?

1. The quickest and the most relaxed way of infecting a user’s PC with Browser hijacker is through a third-party website, and here the user is equally responsible for authorizing the installation of such malicious program. Unfortunately, some freeware programs cover that a malicious program will also be installed with it.
   For example: If you downloaded vPlay then you have also authorized the program to make changes to your web browser, and that is where the hijacker kicks in. But, if you think just by uninstalling the culprit(vPlay) you can get rid of the hijacker then you are wrong now the infection is in the system. Go through the complete article to understand this infection and different methods you need to adapt to get rid of the infection and fix the loop hole on your system by creating firewall.
2. In such case, a small button or a checkbox that may show the presence of the additional adware. In spite of that small button, many individuals don't see the button as they tap onto the Next to install the required program.
3. Once in the system it will lower down the guards of the system authorizing the installation of adware, a malicious program that would take control of your web browser.
4. The malware authors have developed advanced tools which can scan the network for target computers running an older version of windows or for computers running outdated antivirus and antimalware programs.
5. It can infect the computer through infected websites or malevolent websites.
6. It can also infect the computer through portable storage devices like USB stick, portable hard drive or through a disk.

Common symptoms of DnsBasic.com search redirect:

1. Unstable behavior of the browser, frequent crashes.
2. Default home page of the browser is changed.
3. Your web browsers are now equipped with all new add-ons toolbars and extensions.
4. Every time you go online searching your something you get redirected to the target portal or to fake security warning which would want you to download a program to fix your computer.
5. Poor system performance, slow response time as the advertisement would pop out of nowhere on the screen even when the browser is disabled.
6. Slow internet browsing speed or internet would stop unexpectedly.
7. The operating system would crash now and then, or computer would boot up for no reason.
8. An adware gradually weakens the security of the computer authorizing the installation of other malware programs.
9. New icons are added or suspicious programs appear on the desktop screen out of nowhere.
10. Certain system setting and browser settings are disabled or changed.
11. Ads pop up even when the browser is not open.
12. New tabs open in browser to display ads or search results would always end up with displaying advertisement banners.

Steps to be followed while installing a freeware program to avoid the installation of browser hijacker and adware

While installing a freeware software or a freeware game make sure you go through the license agreement section and read all the terms and conditions. And If reading the complete terms and condition is too much then while installing the freeware application if the installation offers you “custom and automatic installation”, it is always recommended that you go with the custom process as this would disclose the other programs that might get installed along with it. If you see any additional addons or toolbars checked, then remember to uncheck them this would avoid the installation of browser hijacker or the adware.

Tips to Prevent DnsBasic.com search redirect from Infecting Your System: