How to remove best darker browser hijacker
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is best darker?
best darker is the name of a browser hijacker that we have discovered while visiting a deceptive website. After analyzing this application, we found that it hijacks a web browser by changing its settings to ssepm.com - a fake search engine. During the research, we noticed that best darker also could promote ssepm.com without making changes in settings.
Best Darker browser hijacker in detail
We have learned that when best darker changes settings, it sets ssepm.com as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab. When this app does not affect any settings, it promotes ssepm.com by opening it after entering a search query into the URL bar. Either way, the purpose of best darker is to promote a fake search engine.
While testing ssepm.com, we have discovered that it can show results generated by Yahoo (search.yahoo.com), Bing (bing.com), and possibly other search engines. The problem with fake search engines is that they can generate misleading results and (or) show results generated by shady search engines.
| Name | Best Darker |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Browser Extension(s) | best darker |
| Supposed Functionality | Dark mode for web browsers |
| Promoted URL | ssepm.com |
| Detection Names (ssepm.com) | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Affected Browser Settings | Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine |
| Symptoms | Manipulated Internet browser settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit the 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 browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Browser hijackers in general
In some cases, browser hijackers and (or) fake search engines that have been tested by our team were capable of accessing and collecting browsing-related information. Browser hijackers gathering data about their users may be monetized by selling that data to third-parties, using it for marketing purposes, and in other ways.
More examples of browser-hijacking apps designed to promote fake search engines are need dark, Shiny Tab, CoolMapSearch.
How did Best Darker install on my computer?
We have downloaded the Best Darker browser hijacker from a deceptive website claiming that installing it is required to continue browsing the page. Other deceptive pages may be used to distribute Best Darker too. It is very common for browser hijackers to be promoted/distributed using shady pages.
In other cases, browser-hijacking apps are distributed via installers (and downloaders) for other programs. Browsers get hijacked after installing programs without changing "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings provided in their installers.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Check downloaders and installers for ticked checkboxes and "Manual", "Custom" and "Advanced" or similar settings and deselect optional apps (in this case, browser hijackers) before downloading or installing software. Download files and programs official pages (avoid using P2P networks, third-party downloaders, shady websites, and similar sources).
Also, do not click on advertisements that appear on questionable sites (for example, on torrent sites, illegal movie streaming pages). If your computer is already infected with Best Darker, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Ssepm.com redirects to search.yahoo.com (GIF):
Deceptive website promoting Best Darker browser hijacker:
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Quick menu:
- What is Best Darker?
- STEP 1. Uninstall best darker application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove best darker browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove ssepm.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove ssepm.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
best darker 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, "best darker"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which cause browser redirects to the ssepm.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
best darker browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove best darker browser hijacker using Combo Cleaner:
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 "best darker" 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, disable "best darker", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.ssepm.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 "ssepm.com", 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 ssepm.com redirect, 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 plugins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and remove "best darker", 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 "best darker", remove hxxp://ssepm.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: "extensionControlled"
Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the 
button.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ssepm.com redirect 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 ssepm.com redirect, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of forcing users visit ssepm.com website?
The amount of revenue generated by this page depends on the count of visits: the more visitors this page has, the more money its creators make.
Is visiting ssepm.com a threat to my privacy?
Since ssepm.com is a fake search engine promoted through a browser hijacker, it could be designed to gather various information about its visitors/users.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Most browser hijackers are distributed using social engineering tactics, such as browser notifications, intrusive advertisements, or through downloaders/installers for other programs.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove best darker browser hijacker?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate existing browser-hijacking applications. It will do that automatically without allowing browser hijackers to reinstall one another (when multiple apps of this type are present, they can prevent users from removing them).
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