How to remove JoyTab - Your News Tab browser hijacker
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is JoyTab - Your News Tab?
Upon inspection of the JoyTab - Your News application, we have concluded that it is a browser extension created to seize control of web browsers through browser hijacking. This extension alters browser settings to force a fake search engine (find.csrcnav.com) on users. Moreover, Webb Telescope - New Tab has the ability to access specific data.
JoyTab - Your News Tab browser hijacker overview
JoyTab - Your News hijacks web browsers by altering their settings, such as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page. It sets these addresses to find.csrcnav.com, a fake search engine that shows results from Bing (redirects to bing.com).
Fake search engines like find.csrcnav.com may seem to display results from legitimate search engines such as Bing, but using them can lead to untrustworthy websites, various scams, and potentially dangerous applications. Therefore, it is highly recommended to steer clear of fake search engines, including find.csrcnav.com.
It should be noted that browser hijackers have the ability to gather a wide range of information from the affected browser. This may include the user's search history, search terms, IP address, geographic location, browser version, operating system, and other data. This information can be exploited for harmful activities.
We learned that JoyTab - Your News can read a list of the most frequently visited websites. This data can be used for targeted advertising and possibly other activities.
| Name | JoyTab - Your News Tab |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Browser Extension(s) | JoyTab - Your News |
| Supposed Functionality | Improved browsing experience |
| Promoted URL | find.csrcnav.com |
| Detection Names (find.csrcnav.com) | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address (find.csrcnav.com) | 13.226.22.47 |
| 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
Browser hijackers are notorious for modifying browser settings to impose their preferred search engine, homepage, and new tab page on users. In certain instances, they can also make it challenging for users to remove or alter these settings, complicating the process of restoring the browser to its default state.
Examples of other browser-hijacking apps tested by our team are Nature Extension, Architecture Tab, and Abstract Art Tab.
How did JoyTab - Your News Tab install on my computer?
Browser hijacking can occur through different methods, one of which is software bundles offering additional components like browser extensions or toolbars. Users may unknowingly install/add unwanted or malicious components if they do not carefully review the installation process.
In addition, malicious websites can exploit vulnerabilities in the browser or operating system or use social engineering techniques such as fake pop-up ads or emails to trick users into installing/adding browser-hijacking apps.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
In order to avoid downloading unwanted and malicious apps, it is advisable to obtain apps from reliable sources such as official pages and stores. Users should be careful when downloading from third-party stores, unofficial sites, P2P networks, and similar sources. Clicking ads on suspicious pages and granting permissions for notifications should also be avoided.
Before proceeding with downloads and installations, it is crucial to thoroughly review downloaders and installers for any potentially unwanted apps that may be bundled with them. If any such apps are found, they should be deselected before downloading or installing software.
If your computer is already infected with JoyTab - Your News Tab, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Find.csrcnav.com redirects to bing.com (GIF):
Permissions asked by JoyTab - Your News Tab browser hijacker:
Website promoting JoyTab - Your News Tab browser hijacker:
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Quick menu:
- What is JoyTab - Your News Tab?
- STEP 1. Uninstall JoyTab - Your News Tab application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove JoyTab - Your News Tab browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove find.csrcnav.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove find.csrcnav.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
JoyTab - Your News 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 find.csrcnav.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
JoyTab - Your News Tab 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 "JoyTab - Your News 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 "JoyTab - Your News Tab", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.find.csrcnav.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.csrcnav.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.csrcnav.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 "JoyTab - Your News 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 "JoyTab - Your News Tab", remove hxxp://find.csrcnav.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.csrcnav.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.csrcnav.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 find.csrcnav.com website?
The purpose of forcing users to visit find.csrcnav.com is to generate traffic to the website and earn revenue through advertising or other ways.
Is visiting find.csrcnav.com a threat to my privacy?
Visiting find.csrcnav.com may potentially pose a threat to your privacy, as it is a fake search engine that may collect user data such as search queries, browsing history, IP address, and geolocation.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers are commonly spread through various methods such as bundled installers, suspicious download channels (such as freeware and third-party websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.), online scams, spam browser notifications, and intrusive advertisements.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove JoyTab - Your News Tab browser hijacker?
Combo Cleaner can scan and remove browser-hijacking apps. Manual removal may not be effective when multiple hijackers are present. If one hijacker is removed, others may reinstall it, and removal-related settings may be unmodifiable. Thus, in such cases, it is necessary to remove all hijackers at once.
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