Removal instructions for the Military Pride Extension browser hijacker

What kind of software is Military Pride Extension?

Our research team discovered the Military Pride Extension while investigating suspect websites. This piece of software promises to display military-themed browser wallpapers.

Upon inspection, we determined that Military Pride Extension is a browser hijacker. It modifies browser settings to generate redirects. This browser extension also spies on users' browsing activity.

Military Pride Extension browser hijacker overview

Browser hijackers usually make modifications to browsers' homepages, default search engines, and new tabs/windows. These settings can be changed to the addresses of promoted websites. Hence, users experience redirects to them.

Typically, the endorsed sites are fake search engines that cannot provide search results and lead to legitimate Internet search websites.

At the time of research, Military Pride Extension generated redirects landing on the Bing search engine (bing.com) without such an intermediary. It is noteworthy that this browser extension could cause different redirection chains, as they may be influenced by factors like user geolocation.

Furthermore, browser-hijacking software often relies on persistence-ensuring techniques to complicate its removal and prevent users from recovering their browsers.

What is more, this software usually has data-tracking abilities, and this also applies to Military Pride Extension. Targeted data may include URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, browser cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, finance-related information, and so forth. The gathered data can then be shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

To summarize, software like Military Pride Extension may cause system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Military Pride Extension
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	Military Pride Extension
Supposed Functionality	Military-themed browser wallpapers
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

We have analyzed numerous browser hijackers; Stocks Manager, Weatherly, Author Pics Default Search – are merely a couple of examples.

Software within this category tends to appear legitimate and innocuous. It can also offer a broad range of handy features which are rarely operational. Keep in mind that even if an extension or application works as indicated by its promotional material – that is not a guarantee of either legitimacy or safety.

How did Military Pride Extension install on my computer?

We obtained Military Pride Extension from its "official" promotional webpage. Browser extensions of this kind are also endorsed on scam sites. Most visitors access these pages via redirects caused by websites utilizing rogue advertising networks, intrusive adverts, misspelled URLs, spam browser notifications, or installed adware.

Browser-hijacking software can also be bundled (packed together) with ordinary programs. Downloading from dubious sources (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and treating installations with negligence (e.g., ignoring terms, using "Quick/Easy" settings, etc.) – pose a threat of inadvertently allowing bundled content to infiltrate the device.

Some intrusive ads can be triggered (by being clicked) to execute scripts that perform downloads/installations without user consent. These advertisements are used to proliferate browser hijackers as well.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We strongly recommend researching software and downloading it only from official/trustworthy channels. Installation processes must be treated with caution by reading terms, exploring available options, using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings, and opting out of all additional apps, extensions, features, etc.

Another recommendation is to be vigilant while browsing, as fake and dangerous online content typically appears legitimate and harmless. For example, intrusive adverts may look innocuous – however, they redirect users to unreliable and questionable websites (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 suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Military Pride Extension, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Appearance of Military Pride Extension redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

Permissions asked by Military Pride Extension browser hijacker:

Website promoting Military Pride Extension browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is Military Pride Extension?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Military Pride Extension 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.

Military Pride Extension 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.

Military Pride Extension 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 "Military Pride Extension" 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 "Military Pride Extension", 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 military pride extension 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 "Military Pride Extension", 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 "Military Pride Extension", 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 military pride extension 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 military pride extension 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?

The reason behind developing software that generates rogue redirects is profit. In instances where the promoted site is legitimate, the goal could be to acquire illegitimate commissions by abusing the website's affiliate programs.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

The most widely used distribution methods include: bundled installation setups, freeware and free-hosting websites, online scams, P2P sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive advertisements.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Military Pride Extension browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate detected browser-hijacking apps. Keep in mind that manual removal (performed without the aid of security software) might not be ideal. In cases where multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system, after one is removed – the others may reinstall it. Furthermore, browser-hijacking software might be capable of blocking access to removal-related settings and/or undoing user-made changes. Hence, browser hijackers must be eliminated thoroughly and all at once.

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