Removing My Text Case browser hijacker and the redirects it generates

What kind of software is My Text Case?

My Text Case is a rogue browser extension discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of untrustworthy sites. It is promoted as a tool that changes text following the desired naming convention (e.g., camel, snake, kebab, etc.).

However, upon examination, we determined that this extension is a browser hijacker. My Text Case modifies browser settings to generate redirects. It also spies on users' browsing activity.

My Text Case browser hijacker overview

Browser-hijacking software reassigns browsers' default search engines, homepages, and new tab/window URLs to the addresses of promoted sites. Due to these modifications, new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries entered into the URL bar – result in redirects to the endorsed webpage.

Typically, browser hijackers promote fake search engines. These websites cannot generate search results, so they lead to legitimate Internet search websites.

At the time of research, My Text Case redirected to the Bing search engine (bing.com) without such an intermediary. Keep in mind that this extension could lead elsewhere, as factors like user geolocation may influence redirects.

Furthermore, browser-hijacking software often relies on persistence-ensuring mechanisms, such as denying access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes – to prevent browser recovery.

What is more, My Text Case has data-tracking functionalities. Information of interest may include: URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, Internet cookies, account log-in credentials, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, etc. This vulnerable information can be sold to third-parties or otherwise abused for profit.

To summarize, the presence of software like My Text Case on devices may result in system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	My Text Case
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	My Text Case
Supposed Functionality	Text (case) naming convention changer.
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

Password Manager, Task List, FoodsIdea, MyFootballTab, and Cinema Buzz are merely some browser hijackers we have examined recently. Software within this category usually appears legitimate and offers various features. However, it seldom operates as advertised; the functionalities are rarely operational.

Keep in mind that even if a piece of software works exactly as indicated by its promotional material – that is not a guarantee of legitimacy or safety.

How did My Text Case install on my computer?

We obtained My Text Case from its "official" promotional page. Aside from such webpages, browser hijackers are endorsed on scam sites. Most visitors to these pages enter them via redirects caused by websites that employ rogue advertising networks, intrusive ads, mistyped URLs, spam browser notifications, or installed adware.

Browser-hijacking software can also be bundled with regular programs. The threat of unintentionally permitting access for 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 installations with negligence (e.g., ignoring terms, skipping steps, using "Easy/Quick" settings, etc.).

This software is also proliferated by intrusive advertisements. When clicked on, some of the adverts can execute scripts to perform downloads/installations without user consent.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

It is essential to research software and download it only from official/trustworthy sources. Installation processes must be treated with care, e.g., by reading terms, investigating available options, using the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opting out of all additional apps, tools, extensions, features, etc.

We also advise being vigilant while browsing since fake and dangerous online content typically appears genuine and harmless. For example, intrusive advertisements may look ordinary/innocuous – yet redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., pornography, scam-promoting, adult dating, gambling, etc.).

If you keep encountering ads/redirects of this kind, inspect the system and immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with My Text Case, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Appearance of My Text Case redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

Permissions asked by My Text Case browser hijacker:

Website promoting My Text Case browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is My Text Case?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove My Text Case 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.

My Text Case 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.

My Text Case 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 "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "My Text Case" 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 Text Case", look for a 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 my text case 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 Text Case", 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 Text Case", 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 my text case 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 my text case 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 fake search engines and browser hijackers, etc.) generate revenue through redirects. The motivation behind promoting legitimate sites in this manner might be illegitimate commissions earned through the abuse of the website's affiliate programs.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

The most widely used distribution methods include: bundled installers, deceptive promotional webpages, online scams, freeware and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks, intrusive ads, and spam browser notifications.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove My Text Case browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate installed browser-hijacking apps. It is pertinent to mention that manual removal (performed without security tools) might be ineffective, especially when multiple browser hijackers are present. In these cases, after one is removed – the others may reinstall it. What is more, browser-hijacking software might be capable of denying access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes. Hence, it is paramount to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.

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