Ecoencomputer.com POP-UP Redirect

What is ecoencomputer.com?

ecoencomputer.com is a rogue website identical to buzz-track.com, linkingoutnow.online, beteim.com and many other websites of this type.

They redirect users to various other untrustworthy websites. Users often visit sites such as ecoencomputer.com (and other identical sites) inadvertently - they are redirected by Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without consent, cause unwanted redirects, gather information, display intrusive ads, and misuse computer resources.

Once installed, potentially unwanted programs often open new browser windows/tabs and redirect users to ecoencomputer.com, which then causes redirects to other (usually 2-3) untrustworthy websites that might contain malicious content. These redirects can result in high-risk computer infections.

PUPs deliver intrusive (in some cases, malicious) ads such as banners, coupons, pop-ups, etc. These are usually displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content. By clicking these ads, users can be redirected to malicious or untrustworthy websites.

It is also possible that one of the clicked ads will execute a script designed to download and install malware or other potentially unwanted programs. This can result in high-risk computer infections. PUPs record user-system data such as visited websites, keystrokes, IP addresses, search queries, geographical locations, etc.

This information is shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) so that developers can generate revenue. Some potentially unwanted programs also reduce computer performance by running various background tasks. Clearly, having one installed will cause problems and you are strongly advised to uninstall it immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	ecoencomputer.com 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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There are many potentially unwanted programs available. Most offer "useful" features and attempt to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact, they are designed only to generate revenue by deploying ads, etc. They deliver none of the functionality promised or any real value for regular users.

How did adware install on my computer?

Potentially unwanted programs of this type can be downloaded from their official websites, however, they are usually installed through clicked ads or via a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Bundling is stealth installation of third party programs (such as potentially unwanted programs) with regular software that you download from the Internet.

Developers hide these bundled PUPs in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings/options of the installation processes and usually do not disclose these installations properly.

Developers are aware that many users skip installation steps without checking the above settings, and they take advantage of this situation. This careless behaviour leads to installation of potentially unwanted programs and risks computer infection, privacy issues, and so on.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To avoid installation of these unwanted programs, be cautious when downloading or installing software and browsing the web. Avoid downloading software from untrustworthy websites or using third party downloaders and torrents. Third party downloaders are monetized via the "bundling" method, and therefore these tools should not be used.

Download software from official sources and using directs only. Do not skip installation steps without first checking all available options/settings such as "Custom", "Advanced" (and other similar options/settings). Deselect all additionally-included programs and only then finish software installation.

Bear in mind that intrusive ads usually seem useful and legitimate, however, some might lead to untrustworthy websites (such as gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.) If you encounter these redirects, immediately close the website and check installed plug-ins, extensions, add-ons, and programs on your browser and computer.

If you find any suspicious entries, remove them immediately. If your computer is already infected with ecoencomputer.com, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

IMPORTANT NOTE! This deceptive site asks to enable web browser notifications.

Therefore, before commencing, perform these steps:

Google Chrome (PC):

• Click the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen
• Select "Settings", scroll down to the bottom and click "Advanced"
• Scroll down to the "Privacy and security" section, select "Content settings" and then "Notifications"
• Click three dots on the right hand side of each suspicious URL and click "Block" or "Remove" (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again)

Google Chrome (Android):

• Click on the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen and click "Settings"
• Scroll down, click on "Site settings" and then "Notifications"
• In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs and click on them one-by-one
• Select "Notifications" in the "Permissions" section and click "Block"

Mozilla Firefox:

• Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner of the screen
• Select "Options" and click on "Privacy & Security" in the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen
• Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and click the "Settings" button next to "Notifications"
• In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs, click the drop-down menu and select "Block"

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Quick menu:

• What is ecoencomputer.com?
• 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 ecoencomputer.com 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 ecoencomputer.com 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 and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ecoencomputer.com 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 ecoencomputer.com 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 ecoencomputer.com 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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