How to remove My Cloud Tab browser hijacker
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is My Cloud Tab?
During our analysis of the My Cloud Tab browser extension, our team discovered that it functions as a browser hijacker. The primary objective of this application is to promote search.mycloudtab.com, a bogus search engine. My Cloud Tab achieves browser hijacking by manipulating the browser's settings.
My Cloud Tab browser hijacker overview
After it is added, My Cloud Tab alters various browser settings, including the homepage and search engine, to redirect users to search.mycloudtab.com, which is a fraudulent search engine that displays results from Bing (users are redirected to bing.com). Bing itself is a legitimate search engine.
It is important to note that shady and fake search engines should not be trusted. Such engines may display fraudulent or malicious content and collect search queries and personal information. The data collected by fake search engines can be used in various ways that jeopardize security and privacy.
Thus, it is highly recommended that users avoid using such search engines and instead stick to well-known and reputable ones.
Another important characteristic of browser hijackers like My Cloud Tab is that they can obstruct users from modifying the default homepage or search engine settings. These hijackers can make it difficult or even impossible for users to switch back to a legitimate search engine, instead forcing them to use a fake one.
| Name | My Cloud Tab |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Browser Extension(s) | My Cloud Tab |
| Supposed Functionality | Choice of cloud storage providers |
| Promoted URL | search.mycloudtab.com |
| Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address (search.mycloudtab.com) | 34.213.62.252 |
| 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
Some common signs of a browser hijacker include a sudden change in the browser's homepage, the appearance of new toolbars or icons in the browser, and the redirection of search queries to unrelated or suspicious websites. The purpose of browser hijacker is to redirect the user to unwanted or potentially dangerous websites (mostly fake search engines).
Examples of different browser hijackers are GPT Search Navigator, Qwik Bee, and World Clock Tab.
How did My Cloud Tab install on my computer?
Browser hijacking usually happens due to downloading applications from deceptive websites, clicking on deceptive advertisements that execute malicious scripts, or installing additional software that offers browser hijacking as an optional feature.
When users do not modify settings such as "Custom," "Advanced," or similar ones while installing software, browser hijacking occurs as the hijacker is included as part of the installation.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
Obtain applications and files from trustworthy sources like official stores and pages. Do not use third-party downloaders, Peer-to-Peer networks, third-party stores, unofficial pages, and similar sources to download apps.
Before downloading and installing any program, carefully examine the "Custom," "Advanced," and other settings in the downloaders and installers, and uncheck any unwanted applications. Exercise caution when encountering advertisements on questionable or suspicious websites, and never allow such pages to send notifications.
If your computer is already infected with My Cloud Tab, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Search.mycloudtab.com redirects to bing.com (GIF):
Another appearance of search.mycloudtab.com:
Permissions asked by My Cloud Tab browser hijacker:
Website promoting My Cloud Tab browser hijacker:
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Quick menu:
- What is My Cloud Tab?
- STEP 1. Uninstall My Cloud Tab application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove My Cloud Tab browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove search.mycloudtab.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove search.mycloudtab.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
My Cloud Tab 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, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which cause browser redirects to the search.mycloudtab.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
My Cloud Tab browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove My Cloud Tab 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 "My Cloud Tab" 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 "My Cloud Tab", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.search.mycloudtab.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.mycloudtab.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 search.mycloudtab.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 "My Cloud Tab", 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 "My Cloud Tab", remove hxxp://search.mycloudtab.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 search.mycloudtab.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 search.mycloudtab.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 search.mycloudtab.com website?
The creators of search.mycloudtab.com earn revenue in direct proportion to the quantity of visitors to their website.
Is visiting search.mycloudtab.comm a threat to my privacy?
Fake search engines may collect various types of data, including browsing history, search queries, IP addresses, and personal information. This data can be used to deliver targeted advertisements or even sold to third-party advertisers or hackers.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Some of the most prevalent distribution methods for browser hijackers are bundled installation setups, misleading promotional webpages, free file-hosting and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer networks, online scams, dubious browser notifications, and intrusive advertisements.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove a browser hijacker?
Certainly, Combo Cleaner can perform a scan of your computer and eradicate any existing browser hijackers. However, it's important to note that manual removal may not always be a comprehensive solution, especially if multiple browser hijackers are present and they keep reinstalling each other. Moreover, some settings may be inaccessible while a browser hijacker is active, necessitating the removal of all of them at once.
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