Removal instructions for the Tiger New Tab browser hijacker

What kind of software is Tiger New Tab?

Our research team found the Tiger New Tab extension while browsing dubious websites. It is classified as a browser hijacker. Tiger New Tab makes changes to browsers in order to endorse (via redirects) the tiger-newtab.com fake search engine. Additionally, it has data-tracking functionalities.

Tiger New Tab browser hijacker overview

Browser-hijacking software modifies browsers' homepages, default search engines, and new tabs/windows. Hence, once a search query is entered into the URL bar or a new browser tab/window is opened – it results in redirects to the promoted site. In the case of Tiger New Tab, it is the tiger-newtab.com webpage.

It is pertinent to mention that software within this classification often ensures persistence by preventing access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes.

Fake search engines are rarely capable of generating search results, so they redirect to legitimate Internet search websites. At the time of research, tiger-newtab.com led to the Bing search engine (bing.com). Note that it could lead elsewhere, as factors like user geolocation may influence redirects.

Additionally, Tiger New Tab spies on users' browsing activity. Targeted information may include: visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, Internet cookies, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, and so forth. The collected information can be monetized via sale to third-parties.

In summary, the presence of software like Tiger New Tab on devices can result in system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Tiger New Tab
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	Tiger New Tab
Promoted URL	tiger-newtab.com
Detection Names (tiger-newtab.com)	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (tiger-newtab.com)	172.67.162.223
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

InstaGameTab, My Crypto Tab, Patterns Backgrounds, and Military Pride Extension are merely some examples of browser hijackers we have investigated recently.

This software usually appears legitimate and harmless. Users are enticed into downloading/installing browser hijackers by promising various functionalities. However, these features seldom work as advertised, and in most cases – they do not work at all.

It must be stressed that even if a piece of software operates as indicated by its promotional material – that is not a guarantee of either legitimacy or safety.

How did Tiger New Tab install on my computer?

Tiger New Tab has an "official" promotional webpage. In addition to such sites, browser hijackers are endorsed on scam pages. Most users access these pages via redirects generated by websites employing rogue advertising networks, intrusive ads, misspelled URLs, spam browser notifications, or installed adware.

Browser-hijacking software is also proliferated using "bundling", a marketing tactic that involves packing regular program installers with undesirable/malicious supplements.

The threat of unintentionally allowing access for bundled content into the system is increased by downloading from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, P2P sharing networks, etc.) and by rushing through installation processes (e.g., using "Easy/Express" settings, etc.).

Some intrusive advertisements can be triggered (i.e., by being clicked) to execute scripts that perform downloads/installations without user consent. These adverts spread unwanted software as well.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We strongly recommend researching software and downloading it only from official/verified sources. Installation processes must be treated with care. Therefore, we advise reading terms, inspecting available options, using the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opting out of all supplementary apps, tools, extensions, features, etc.

Another recommendation is to exercise caution when browsing, as fraudulent and malicious online content typically appears genuine and harmless. For example, intrusive advertisements may look innocuous – however, they redirect users to unreliable and questionable sites (e.g., scam-promoting, pornography, gambling, etc.).

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

Appearance of tiger-newtab.com redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

Permissions asked by Tiger New Tab browser hijacker:

Website promoting Tiger New Tab browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

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

Tiger 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.

Tiger New Tab browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove Tiger 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 "Tiger 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 "Tiger New Tab", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.tiger-newtab.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 "tiger-newtab.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 tiger-newtab.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 "Tiger 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 "Tiger New Tab", remove hxxp://tiger-newtab.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 tiger-newtab.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 tiger-newtab.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 tiger-newtab.com website?

Cyber criminals (e.g., developers of browser hijackers and fake search engines, etc.) generate revenue through redirects to webpages like tiger-newtab.com.

Is visiting tiger-newtab.com a threat to my privacy?

To a certain extent, yes. Websites like tiger-newtab.com usually collect visitor data. This information can be sold to third-parties.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

The most commonly used proliferation methods include: bundled installation setups, deceptive promotional webpages, online scams, freeware and free file-hosting sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.

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

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

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