Moviestreamhd.org Virus

What is moviestreamhd[.]org?

The moviestreamhd[.]org website allows users to stream online movies free of charge and without having to register. Note that this site streams movies illegally, since developers use rogue ad networks. Therefore, people who use this website risk being redirected to dubious websites that might be designed to promote adware-type apps and other unwanted apps.

When links displayed on moviestreamhd[.]org are clicked, or the search bar is used, this web page causes redirects to other untrustworthy websites - it opens deceptive web pages that trick people into believing that their computers are infected with viruses.

These web pages are used to promote unwanted apps and trick people into installing them, however, sites such as moviestreamhd[.]org often lead to other dubious web pages that, for example, promote adware-type apps, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted apps (PUAs).

If installed, adware-type apps feed users with unwanted, intrusive ads that can cause unwanted downloads/installations. If clicked, many ads run scripts designed to download and install PUAs or they cause redirects to potentially malicious web pages. Some examples of ads displayed by apps of this type are coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and so on.

Browser hijackers usually modify users' browser settings and gather browsing-related data such as IP addresses, URLs of visited websites, entered search queries, geolocations, and other details that developers share with other parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

Generally, these third parties misuse data to generate revenue. Additionally, moviestreamhd[.]org and other, similar sites often redirect to dubious pages that ask visitors for permission to show notifications. Allowing this usually causes the regular appearance of various unwanted ads, push notifications, and so on.

Clicking them can lead to unwanted redirects or download/installation of PUAs. Therefore, it is not safe to use these websites.

Threat Summary:

Name	123vidz ads
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Serving IP Address	104.27.173.137
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, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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Many websites use dubious ad networks including, for example, Kissmanga, savefrom[.]net, and ouo[.]io. To avoid unwanted downloads/installations, redirects to dubious/deceptive websites, potential problems with browsing safety/privacy and other issues, do not use the services provided by web pages that use rogue ad networks.

Additionally, if there are any unwanted apps already installed on your system, they should be removed immediately.

How did adware install on my computer?

In most cases, PUAs are downloaded and installed through intrusive advertisements that people accidentally or willingly click, or when software developers use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". This is used to trick people into downloading and installing potentially unwanted applications with other, regular software.

Generally, the software is free. Information about the inclusion of PUAs in "Custom", "Advanced" or other similar options of software download/installation set-ups is hidden. Leaving these settings unchanged causes unwanted downloads/installations.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Be cautious when browsing the Internet and downloading (or installing) software. Do not download software from unofficial/untrustworthy websites, using third party downloaders, torrent clients, eMule (other Peer-to-Peer networks) and so on. It should be downloaded from official sites and using direct download links.

Additionally, check all included "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar options of any download/installation setup. If there are any offers to download or install PUAs, they should be dismissed. Do not click intrusive ads that are displayed on untrustworthy websites.

They open other pages of this kind relating to adult dating, gambling, pornography, and so on. If unwanted redirects or advertisements occur regularly, check for unwanted/suspicious add-ons, plug-ins, and extensions installed on the browser and remove them.

Also check for unwanted programs installed on the operating system and remove them. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of moviestreamhd[.]org website redirecting users to other dubious sites (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is moviestreamhd[.]org?
• 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 applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes moviestreamhd[.]org 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 123vidz ads, 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 123vidz ads, 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 123vidz ads 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 123vidz ads, 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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