Removing UltraCouponSearch browser hijacker and the redirects it causes
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What is UltraCouponSearch?
UltraCouponSearch is a rogue browser extension that operates as a browser hijacker. This piece of software makes modifications to browser settings in order to promote the ultracouponsearch.com fake search engine. UltraCouponSearch likely spies on users' browsing activity as well.
UltraCouponSearch browser hijacker overview
Browser-hijacking software assigns illegitimate search engine addresses as browsers' default as well as their homepage and new tab/window URLs. Hence, with UltraCouponSearch installed, new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar - result in redirects to the ultracouponsearch.com website.
Fake search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to genuine ones. We observed ultracouponsearch.com redirecting to Yahoo (search.yahoo.com) and the nearbyme.io fraudulent search engine.
It is noteworthy that browser hijackers often use persistence-ensuring techniques to prevent users from recovering their browsers. Hence, this software must be removed to restore an affected browser.
What is more, UltraCouponSearch likely has data tracking abilities. Targeted information may include: visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, financial/banking data, etc. The gathered information can then be shared with and/or sold to third-parties.
To summarize, the presence of software like UltraCouponSearch on devices can lead to severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
| Name | UltraCouponSearch |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Browser Extension(s) | UltraCouponSearch |
| Promoted URL | ultracouponsearch.com |
| Detection Names (ultracouponsearch.com) | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address (ultracouponsearch.com) | 104.21.5.244 |
| 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 hijacker examples
We have analyzed thousands of browser hijackers; Mondy Search, Quick Site, Top Search, and Simple Search are merely some examples. This software usually appears legitimate and offers "handy" functionalities. However, these functions seldom work as promised, and in most cases - they do not work at all.
How did UltraCouponSearch install on my computer?
Browser hijackers can have "official" download pages, and they are promoted on scam websites. Users typically enter such webpages via redirects caused by mistyped URLs, sites using rogue advertising networks, spam browser notifications, intrusive adverts, or installed adware.
Browser-hijacking software can also be bundled (packed together) with ordinary programs. Download from dubious sources (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and rushed installations (e.g., skipped steps and sections, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the device.
Additionally, intrusive advertisements proliferate browser hijackers. Some of these ads can execute scripts to make stealthy downloads/installations upon being clicked.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
We strongly recommend researching software and downloading it from official and verified channels. When installing, it is essential to read terms, explore available options, use the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings, and opt-out of all additions.
We also advise being vigilant when browsing since fraudulent and malicious content usually appears legitimate. For example, intrusive advertisements look harmless - however, they redirect to unreliable and questionable websites (e.g., pornography, gambling, adult-dating, etc.).
If you encounter ads/redirects of this type, inspect the device and immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with UltraCouponSearch, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Appearance of ultracouponsearch.com redirecting to the nearbyme.io fake search engine (GIF):
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Quick menu:
- What is UltraCouponSearch?
- STEP 1. Uninstall UltraCouponSearch application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove UltraCouponSearch browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove ultracouponsearch.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove ultracouponsearch.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
UltraCouponSearch 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, "UltraCouponSearch"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which cause browser redirects to the ultracouponsearch.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
UltraCouponSearch browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove browser redirects:
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 "UltraCouponSearch" and other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable "UltraCouponSearch", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.ultracouponsearch.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 "ultracouponsearch.com", when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ultracouponsearch.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 extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate "UltraCouponSearch", as well as all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable "UltraCouponSearch", remove hxxp://ultracouponsearch.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 "Accept the Risk and Continue".
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 ultracouponsearch.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 ultracouponsearch.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 to visit ultracouponsearch.com website?
Redirects to websites like ultracouponsearch.com generate revenue for the developers of fake search engine/ browser hijackers.
Is visiting ultracouponsearch.com a threat to my privacy?
Most likely, yes. Sites like ultracouponsearch.com typically collect data about their visitors. The gathered information can be monetized via sale to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals).
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers are most commonly proliferated through deceptive promotional sites, software bundling, online scams, freeware and third-party download websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, fake updates, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove UltraCouponSearch browser hijacker?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate detected browser-hijacking apps. It has to be mentioned that manual removal (unaided by security programs) might be ineffective, especially when multiple browser hijackers are present. Once a browser hijacker is removed - the others may simply re-install it. Furthermore, with browser-hijacking software infiltrated into the system - removal-related settings may be inaccessible. Hence, browser hijackers must be eliminated thoroughly and all at once.
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