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What is search.securybrowse.com?

search.securybrowse.com is a dubious, fake search engine that is distributed through a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser-hijacking type app called SecuryBrowse, which is presented as an online security-oriented app that ensures safer browsing for users.

This may seem to be a useful tool, however, people often install these applications inadvertently. Furthermore, when installed, they gather information and modify browser settings.

SecuryBrowse can be installed on browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. In this particular case, once added/installed, this app assigns search.securybrowse.com as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab URL.

When browsers are affected in this way, users are redirected to the specified URL when a browser is opened, a new tab is opened, or a search query is entered into the URL bar. These are not major modifications, however, they cannot be undone - at least until the SecuryBrowse browser hijacker is uninstalled.

This app prevents users from undoing the changes (it reassigns settings if users attempt to revert them). Furthermore, when installed, these PUAs and associated search engines collect information relating to browsing activity, including search queries, URLs of visited websites, geo-locations, IP addresses, and other data of this type.

Personal/sensitive information might also be recorded. Furthermore, PUA developers share the data with third parties who misuse it to generate revenue. Some of the data might be shared with cyber criminals.

Therefore, do not use fake search engines or have PUAs installed, since this can cause privacy issues, browsing safety problems, or, in some cases, even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	SecuryBrowse browser hijacker
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Symptoms	Manipulated Internet browser(s) settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). User's are forced to visit hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites.
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Browser-hijacking apps are all over the internet. Some examples of other apps of this type include StreamAll, mixSportTV Search Plus, and iGames Search. These apps might be promoted by offering different functionality, however, they are virtually identical.

These apps deliver none of the features promised, tools, or any other value. Typically, people are tricked into using them so that developers can generate revenue.

How did SecuryBrowse install on my computer?

SecuryBrowse is promoted via a website from which it can be downloaded free of charge, however, many users install (and download) apps of this type when they click deceptive ads or when software developers employ the "bundling" method. Bundling allows criminals to trick people into downloading/installing unwanted apps together with other software.

Software developers usually do not disclose information about the inclusion of PUAs in installation/download set-ups. They hide PUAs in "Custom"/"Advanced" options or settings of the installation/download processes (set-ups). Thus, rushing these procedures often allow download/installation of PUAs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Avoid using third party software downloaders and installers (third party tools), Peer-to-Peer networks (such as eMule, torrent clients etc.) and other tools of this kind. Download software from official sources only using direct links. Installations should be handled with care. Pay attention and check all settings and options ("Custom", "Advanced", etc.).

Deselect offers to install or download unwanted apps and only then finish the set-up. Avoid clicking intrusive ads, especially those displayed on dubious websites. These ads might redirect to suspicious/dubious websites (for example, gambling, adult dating, and pornography) and cannot be trusted.

If ads of this type are displayed, or random redirects occur, check for any unwanted plug-ins, extensions, or add-ons added to the default browser, and uninstall suspicious entries immediately. Also check installed programs on the operating system.

If your computer is already infected with SecuryBrowse, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Website promoting SecuryBrowse browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is search.securybrowse.com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall SecuryBrowse application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove search.securybrowse.com redirect from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove SecuryBrowse browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove search.securybrowse.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove search.securybrowse.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

SecuryBrowse browser hijacker 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 recently installed suspicious applications (for example, "SecuryBrowse"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications that cause browser redirects to the search.securybrowse.com website, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

SecuryBrowse browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser redirects:

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 extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Internet Options", in the opened window, remove hxxp://search.securybrowse.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer. You can also enter about: blank to open a blank page when you start Internet Explorer.

Change your default search engine:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". In the opened window, select "Search Providers", set "Google", "Bing", or any other preferred search engine as your default and then remove "Search".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the securybrowse browser hijacker, 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 "SecuryBrowse" and other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, look for a "SecuryBrowse" browser hijacker's URL (hxxp://www.search.securybrowse.com) below the “Open a specific or set of pages” option. If present, click on the three vertical dots icon and select “Remove”.

Change your default search engine:

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list, look for "search.securybrowse.com", and when located, click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Remove from list".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the securybrowse browser hijacker, 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 on "Extensions" and remove "SecuryBrowse", as well as all other recently installed browser plug-ins.

Change your homepage:

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Options", in the opened window, disable "SecuryBrowse",  remove hxxp://search.securybrowse.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type about:config and press Enter.
Click "I'll be careful, I promise!".
In the search filter at the top, type: "search.securybrowse.com"
Right-click on the found preferences and select "Reset" to restore default values.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with securybrowse browser hijacker 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 and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.

In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.

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 top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage and new tab settings:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".

Change your default Internet search engine:

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the securybrowse browser hijacker, 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:

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.

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