Removing the Cinema Pro browser hijacker and the redirects it generates

What is Cinema Pro?

Our research team discovered the Cinema Pro browser extension. It is endorsed as a quick access tool to film-related content, such as streaming platforms, newest releases, reviews, top-rated movies, etc. However, our analysis revealed that Cinema Pro is a browser hijacker that promotes the find.ssrcnav.com fake search engine.

Cinema Pro browser hijacker overview

Browser-hijacking software assigns the addresses of promoted websites as browsers' default search engines, homepages, and new browser tab/window URLs. Cinema Pro makes these alterations as well. Hence, with this extension installed on our test machine: the new browser tab/windows we opened or Web searches performed via the URL bar – resulted in redirects to the find.ssrcnav.com search engine.

It is pertinent to mention that Cinema Pro, like many browser hijackers, employs persistence-ensuring techniques to prevent users from recovering their browsers.

Illegitimate search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to genuine Internet search websites. When we investigated Cinema Pro, find.ssrcnav.com redirected to the Bing search engine (bing.com). Note that this site might land elsewhere as redirects might be impacted by factors like user geolocation.

Furthermore, Cinema Pro likely spies on users' browsing activity. Data of interest may include: visited URLs, viewed webpages, searched queries, IP addresses, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, finance-related information, and so on. The gathered data can then be sold to third-parties or otherwise abused for profit.

In summary, the presence of browser-hijacking software like Cinema Pro on devices may lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Cinema Pro
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	Cinema Pro
Supposed Functionality	Easy access to movie-related content
Promoted URL	find.ssrcnav.com
Detection Names (find.ssrcnav.com)	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (find.ssrcnav.com)	108.159.227.70
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).
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites.
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Browser hijacker examples

iStart New Tab, Toddler, and Amazon Rain Forest - New Tab Search are merely a couple examples of browser hijackers that we have analyzed recently.

Browser-hijacking software rarely appears suspicious; it tends to look legitimate and handy. Users are lured into download/installation with promises of various functionalities. However, these features seldom work as advertised, and in most cases – they are utterly nonoperational. Note that even if a piece of software works as promised – that is not a guarantee of legitimacy or safety.

How did Cinema Pro install on my computer?

We acquired Cinema Pro from its "official" promotional webpage. Aside from such sites, browser hijackers are commonly endorsed on scam pages. Most users access such websites via redirects generated by webpages that employ rogue advertising networks, mistyped URLs, spam browser notifications, intrusive adverts, or installed adware.

Browser-hijacking software can also be bundled (packed together) with regular programs. Downloading from untrustworthy sources (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, P2P sharing networks, etc.) and rushing through installation processes (e.g., ignoring terms, using "Quick/Easy" settings, etc.) – increase the risk of inadvertently allowing bundled content into the system.

Intrusive advertisements spread browser hijackers as well. When clicked on, some of the adverts can execute scripts to perform downloads/installations without user permission.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We strongly recommend researching software and downloading it only from official/verified channels. When installing, it is essential to read terms, inspect possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of all additions (e.g., apps, extensions, tools, features, etc.).

Another recommendation is to exercise caution while browsing since fraudulent and malicious content usually appears ordinary and harmless. For example, while intrusive ads may look innocuous – they redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.).

Should you keep experiencing advertisements and/or redirects of this kind, check the system and immediately remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Cinema Pro, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Permissions asked by Cinema Pro browser hijacker:

Website promoting Cinema Pro browser hijacker:

Appearance of find.ssrcnav.com redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Cinema Pro?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Cinema Pro browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove find.ssrcnav.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove find.ssrcnav.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Cinema Pro 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, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Cinema Pro 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 "Cinema Pro" 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 "Cinema Pro", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.find.ssrcnav.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 "find.ssrcnav.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 find.ssrcnav.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 "Cinema Pro", 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 "Cinema Pro", remove hxxp://find.ssrcnav.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 find.ssrcnav.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 find.ssrcnav.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 find.ssrcnav.com website?

Redirects to websites like find.ssrcnav.com are generated because cyber criminals (i.e., developers of fake search engines and browser hijackers) profit through them.

Is visiting find.ssrcnav.com a threat to my privacy?

To a certain extent, yes. Sites like find.ssrcnav.com tend to collect (and sell) information about their visitors.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are primarily distributed via bundled installation setups, deceptive promotional pages, freeware and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, online scams, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Cinema Pro browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate detected browser-hijacking applications. It must be mentioned that manual removal (unaided by security programs) might not be an ideal solution. In cases where multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system, after one is removed – the others may reinstall it. Furthermore, removal-related settings might be inaccessible with browser-hijacking software present. Hence, it is crucial to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.

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