Removing software that generates redirects to find-browseronline.com

What kind of website is find-browseronline.com?

The Find Browser Online website – find-browseronline.com – is a fake search engine. Sites of this kind are usually incapable of providing search results, but find-browseronline.com is an exception. However, its results are inaccurate and may include harmful content. Typically, illegitimate search engines are promoted (via redirects) by browser-hijacking software.

How do browser hijackers promote find-browseronline.com?

Browser hijackers change browser settings (e.g., default search engines, homepages, and new tabs/windows) to the addresses of endorsed webpages. Therefore, users may be forced to visit the promoted search engine, such as find-browseronline.com, whenever they open a new browser tab/window or enter a search query into the URL bar.

Fake search engines are rarely able to generate search results, so they lead users to genuine Internet search engines (e.g., Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.). However, this does not apply to find-browseronline.com, which can produce search results. However, its results are irrelevant and may include sponsored, untrustworthy, deceptive, and possibly malicious content.

Furthermore, fraudulent search engines tend to collect information about their visitors. What is more, data-tracking capabilities are standard for browser-hijacking software.

Targeted information can include: visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, and so on. This sensitive information can be sold to third-parties or otherwise abused for profit.

To summarize, the presence of browser hijackers on devices can result in system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Find Browser Online browser hijacker
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Affected Browser Settings	Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	50.112.28.106
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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Fake search engine and browser hijacker examples

We have analyzed countless fake search engines and browser hijackers; search-browser.com, maxask.com, and foodisgood.xyz merely some of our latest articles. Software and websites within this classification usually appear legitimate and harmless.

Users can be lured into downloading/installing a browser hijacker by promises "useful" functionalities, but they seldom operate as advertised, if at all.

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

How did find-browseronline.com promoting software install on my computer?

Browser hijackers can have "official" promotional pages, and they are endorsed on scam websites. Users primarily enter these webpages via redirects caused by sites utilizing rogue advertising networks, intrusive ads, mistyped URLs, spam browser notifications, and installed adware.

"Bundling" – packing ordinary program installers with unwanted/malicious additions – is also used to proliferate browser-hijacking software.

The risk of inadvertently permitting bundled content into the system is increased by downloading from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and by rushing through installations (e.g., ignoring terms, using "Easy/Quick" settings, etc.).

Intrusive adverts spread browser hijackers as well. Once clicked on, some of these advertisements can execute scripts to perform stealthy downloads/installations.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We highly recommend researching software and downloading it only from official/verified sources. Installation processes must be approached with care, e.g., by reading terms, exploring available options, using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings, and opting out of all supplements (e.g., apps, extensions, tools, etc.).

Another recommendation is to be vigilant when browsing since fake and malicious online content usually appears legitimate. For example, intrusive advertisements may look harmless yet redirect to unreliable and questionable sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.).

In case of continuous encounters with such ads/redirects, check the device and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with browser hijackers, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of a find-browseronline.com fake search engine redirect (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

Find-browseronline.com redirect 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.

Find-browseronline.com redirect removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove find-browseronline.com 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 all 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 the malicious extension (if present), look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.find-browseronline.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 "find-browseronline.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 find browser online browser hijacker, 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 plugins 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 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 malicious extension (if present), remove hxxp://find-browseronline.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 find browser online browser hijacker 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 find browser online browser hijacker, 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 find-browseronline.com website?

Redirects to sites like find-browseronline.com are generated because cyber criminals (e.g., browser hijacker and fake search engine developers, etc.) profit through them.

Is visiting find-browseronline.com a threat to my privacy?

To a certain extent, yes. Webpages like find-browseronline.com tend to gather (and sell) visitor information.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are mainly distributed via deceptive promotional pages, freeware and free file-hosting websites, bundled installers, online scams, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive adverts.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove browser hijackers?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and eliminate detected browser-hijacking app. Keep in mind that manual removal (unaided by security programs) might not be an ideal solution. In cases where multiple browser hijackers are present, after one is removed – the others may simply reinstall it. Furthermore, browser-hijacking software may be capable of restricting access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes. Therefore, it is essential to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.

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