How to eliminate "I AM Daily" browser hijacker and the redirects it generates

What kind of software is I AM Daily?

I AM Daily is a rogue extension that promises to provide "positive affirmation" to users whenever they open a new browser tab. This piece of software makes modifications to browser settings in order to generate redirects. Due to this behavior, I AM Daily is categorized as a browser hijacker.

I AM Daily browser hijacker overview

In most cases, browser-hijacking software assigns the addresses of fake search engines as browsers' default, homepage, and new tab/window URL. Hence, whenever a new browser tab/window is opened or a search query is entered into the URL bar – it results in redirects to the promoted website.

Illegitimate search engines typically cannot provide search results, so they redirect to genuine Internet search sites. However, I AM Daily does not endorse such a fake webpage, but rather redirects to the Bing search engine (bing.com) straightaway. Note that this extension could cause different redirection chains since they may be impacted by factors like user geolocation.

Browser hijackers often use persistence-ensuring mechanisms, such as blocking access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes – to complicate their removal and prevent browser recovery.

Software within this classification usually has data-tracking abilities, and this might apply to I AM Daily. Information of interest may include: URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, Internet cookies, account log-in credentials, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, etc. The gathered information can then be monetized via sale to third-parties.

In summary, the presence of software like I AM Daily on devices can result in system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	I AM Daily
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	I AM Daily
Supposed Functionality	Positive affirmation in new browser tabs
Promoted URL	bing.com
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

Bazaar Virtual, Finance Tab, Things To Do, and TOPAPP are merely a few examples of browser hijackers we have examined recently.

Browser-hijacking software tends to look legitimate and innocuous. Users are lured into downloading/installing it by promises of various "handy" functionalities. However, these functions are usually fake and nonoperational. Keep in mind that functional features do not prove a software's legitimacy or safety.

How did I AM Daily install on my computer?

I AM Daily has an "official" promotional webpage. Browser hijackers are commonly endorsed on scam sites as well. The majority of users access such pages via redirects generated by sites that utilize rogue advertising networks, mistyped URLs, intrusive ads, spam browser notifications, or installed adware.

This software can also be stealthily downloaded/installed by intrusive advertisements once they are triggered (i.e., clicked).

Additionally, browser-hijacking software can be bundled with regular programs. The risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system is increased by downloading from untrustworthy sources (e.g., freeware and third-party websites, P2P sharing networks, etc.) and by treating installation processes with negligence (e.g., using "Quick/Easy" settings, etc.).

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

It is important to always research software before downloading or purchasing it. All downloads must be performed from official and verified channels. When installing, we recommend reading terms, inspecting available options, using the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opting out of all supplements (e.g., apps, extensions, etc.).

Another recommendation is to be careful while browsing since fraudulent and malicious online content typically appears legitimate and harmless. For example, despite their ordinary/innocuous appearance – intrusive adverts redirect to unreliable and questionable sites (e.g., scam-promoting, gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.).

In case of continuous encounters with such ads/redirects, check the system and immediately remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with I AM Daily, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Appearance of I AM Daily redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

Permissions asked by I AM Daily browser hijacker:

Website promoting I AM Daily browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is I AM Daily?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove I AM Daily browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove bing.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove rogue redirects from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

I AM Daily 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.

I AM Daily browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove I AM Daily 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 "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "I AM Daily" 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 "I AM Daily", look for the promoted URL (hxxp://www.bing.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 "bing.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 i am daily 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 "I AM Daily", 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 "I AM Daily", remove hxxp://bing.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 i am daily 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 i am daily 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 bing.com website?

Cyber criminals (e.g., developers of browser hijackers, etc.) generate revenue through redirects. In cases where the promoted websites are reputable and genuine, the criminals may seek to obtain illegitimate commissions by abusing the sites' affiliate programs.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

The most commonly used distribution techniques include: bundled installation setups, deceptive promotional pages, freeware and free file-hosting sites, online scams, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive advertisements.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove I AM Daily browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and eliminate all browser-hijacking applications installed. It is noteworthy that manual removal (unaided by security tools) might not be a perfect solution. In cases where multiple browser hijackers are present, after one is removed – the others may simply reinstall it. Additionally, removal-related settings might be inaccessible with browser-hijacking software installed. Therefore, browser hijackers must be eliminated thoroughly and all at once.

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