Removal instructions for the Naturey New Tab browser hijacker

What kind of software is Naturey New Tab?

Naturey New Tab is promoted as an extension that displays nature-themed browser wallpapers. Our research team found this piece of software while inspecting untrustworthy websites.

After examining Naturey New Tab, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension modifies browser settings in order to promote the natureynewtab.com fake search engine.

Naturey New Tab browser hijacker overview

Typically, browser-hijacking software reassigns browsers' default search engines, homepages, and new browser tab/window URLs to the addresses of promoted websites. Therefore, Web searches performed via the URL bar and new browser tab/windows opened – result in redirects to the endorsed site.

In the case of Naturey New Tab, the redirects lead to natureynewtab.com. Fake search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to genuine Internet search websites. Natureynewtab.com is not an exception; it lands on the Bing search engine (bing.com). Keep in mind that this webpage could lead elsewhere since factors like user geolocation might impact redirects.

In many cases, browser hijackers utilize persistence-ensuring techniques, such as denying access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes – to prevent browser recovery.

Furthermore, software within this classification usually spies on users' browsing activity, and this might apply to Naturey New Tab. Information of interest can include: visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, credit card numbers, etc. The collected data can then be monetized via sale to third-parties.

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

Threat Summary:

Name	Naturey New Tab
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	Naturey New Tab
Supposed Functionality	Nature-themed browser wallpapers
Promoted URL	natureynewtab.com
Detection Names (natureynewtab.com)	Criminal IP (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (natureynewtab.com)	172.67.204.102
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

We have investigated numerous browser hijackers; Inspire Me Tab, Nature Of The World Extension, TRES – are just a couple of our latest finds.

Software categorized as such usually appears legitimate and harmless. It entices users into downloading/installing by promising a wide variety of functionalities. However, these features rarely work as promised, and in most cases – they do not work at all. It must be mentioned that operational functions do not prove a software's legitimacy or safety.

How did Naturey New Tab install on my computer?

Naturey New Tab has an "official" promotional webpage. Aside from such pages, browser hijackers are often endorsed on scam sites. The majority of visitors access these webpages via redirects generated by mistyped URLs, websites using rogue advertising networks, spam browser notifications, intrusive ads, or installed adware.

Browser-hijacking software can also be bundled with (packed alongside) regular programs. The risk of inadvertently allowing bundled content into the system is increased by downloading from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks, etc.) and by treating installation processes with negligence (e.g., ignoring terms, using "Quick/Easy" settings, etc.).

Intrusive adverts proliferate browser hijackers as well. Some of these advertisements can be triggered (i.e., by being clicked) to execute scripts that perform downloads/installations without user consent.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We strongly recommend researching software and downloading it only from official/verified sources. Additionally, installation processes must be treated with care, e.g., by reading terms, inspecting possible options, using the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opting out of all supplementary apps, extensions, features, etc.

Another recommendation is to be vigilant while browsing since fraudulent and dangerous online content typically appears legitimate and innocuous. For example, while intrusive ads may look ordinary and harmless – they redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., gambling, scam-promoting, adult dating, pornography, etc.).

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

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

Screenshot of the permissions asked by Naturey New Tab browser hijacker:

Screenshots of the website used to promote Naturey New Tab browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

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

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

Naturey New Tab browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove Naturey New 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 "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "Naturey New 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 "Naturey New Tab", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.natureynewtab.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 "natureynewtab.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 natureynewtab.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 "Naturey New 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 "Naturey New Tab", remove hxxp://natureynewtab.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 natureynewtab.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 natureynewtab.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 natureynewtab.com website?

Cyber criminals (i.e., developers of fake search engines and browser hijackers) generate revenue through redirects to websites like natureynewtab.com.

Is visiting natureynewtab.com a threat to my privacy?

To a certain extent, yes. Sites classed as fake search engines (e.g., natureynewtab.com, etc.) typically collect information about their visitors to sell it to third-parties.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are primarily distributed through bundled installers, deceptive promotional webpages, freeware and free file-hosting websites, online scams, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, intrusive advertisements, and spam browser notifications.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Naturey New Tab browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and eliminate detected browser-hijacking applications. Keep in mind that manual removal (performed without security software) might not be a perfect solution, especially when multiple browser hijackers are present. In these cases, after one is removed – the others may simply reinstall it. Furthermore, this software might be capable of blocking access to removal-related settings and/or undoing user-made changes. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.

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