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What is redirecting.zone?

Identical to nametraff.com, goldoffer.online, and many others, redirecting.zone is a rogue site designed to redirect users to various other dubious websites.

Research shows that many users visit redirecting.zone inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. Research shows that, as well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements, gather sensitive information and, in some cases, run unwanted processes in the background.

Following infiltration, potentially unwanted programs open new browser tabs/windows and redirect to redirecting.zone, which, in turn, causes several (usually 2-3) successive redirects to other dubious sites. There is a high probability that at least one will contain malicious content. Therefore, visiting redirecting.zone might lead to high-risk computer infections.

Potentially unwanted programs often deliver intrusive advertisements. To achieve this, they employ tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, displayed ads often conceal underlying website content, thereby diminishing the browsing experience.

Furthermore, these advertisements commonly lead to malicious websites and even run scripts that download/install malware. Therefore, even a single click might result in high-risk computer infections. Another significant downside is information tracking.

Research shows that potentially unwanted programs continually gather IP addresses, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other information that contains personal details. Be aware that PUP developers later sell the collected data to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse the information to generate revenue.

This can cause serious privacy issues. Furthermore, potentially unwanted programs often mine cryptocurrencies or perform other unwanted background processes. In this way, PUPs misuse system resources without permission, thereby significantly diminishing overall system performance. For these reasons, we strongly advise you to uninstall all PUPs immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	redirecting.zone pop-up
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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All potentially unwanted programs are very similar. By delivering fake promises to provide "useful features" (e.g., anti-virus, file conversion, system optimization, and so on), potentially unwanted programs attempt to give the impression of legitimacy and trick users to install.

These apps are designed only to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than delivering any real value, PUPs pose a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.

How did adware install on my computer?

Research shows that some PUPs have official download/promotion websites. Despite this, most infiltrate systems without users' consent. The reasons for this are the careless behavior and lack of knowledge of many users.

Developers proliferate PUPs using the aforementioned intrusive ads and a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" (stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software/apps).

Developers do not adequately disclose installation of potentially unwanted programs - they hide them within various sections (e.g., "Custom/Advanced" settings) of the download/installation processes. Many users rush these processes and skip steps. In addition, they often click advertisements. This behavior often leads to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted programs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent this situation, be very cautious when browsing the Internet and, especially when downloading/installing software. Carefully analyze each window of the download/installation dialogs using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Opt-out of all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them.

We strongly recommend that you download your applications from official sources only using direct download links, since criminals monetize third party downloaders/installers using the "bundling" method. Be aware that intrusive advertisements might look legitimate, but are distinguishable, since most lead to gambling, adult dating, pornography, and other dubious websites.

If you are continually redirected to dubious websites, immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins. The key to computer safety is caution.

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Quick menu:

• What is redirecting.zone?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted programs, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes redirecting.zone redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the redirecting.zone pop-up, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the redirecting.zone pop-up, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with redirecting.zone pop-up removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the redirecting.zone pop-up, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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