Internet Browser Adware

What is Internet Browser?

Identical to BoBrowser and BrowserAir, Internet Browser claims to be an extremely fast, safe, and lightweight web browser. Initially, this application may seem legitimate and useful, however, Internet Browser is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Following successful installation without users' permission, Internet Browser tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

Internet Browser collects and stores various user/system information including Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, Internet search provider, websites visited, search queries entered into search engines, pages viewed, content on these pages, etc. Some of this collected information might contain personally identifiable details (such as bank or PayPal account logins/passwords).

These details are later shared with third parties who can misuse them to generate revenue. This behavior can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Internet Browser also delivers various intrusive online advertisements including (but not limited to) banner, pop-up, in-text, and interstitial ads.

Most redirect to various e-commerce websites such as online stores, however, some may redirect to infections sites. Thus, clicking any advertisements generated by this adware can lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

All are displayed using a 'virtual layer' (a tool allowing placement of third party graphical content on any visited website), and thus, none originate from your visited sites.

By displaying instrusive ads, this PUP significantly diminishes the Internet browsing experience, since they conceal underlying web content. For the above reasons, you are strongly advised to uninstall Internet Browser immediately.

Internet Browser is regular adware with very similar characteristics to SwytShop, Sonic Train, Awesome-Promos, and hundreds of other adware-type applications. All adware claims to enhance the browsing experience by enabling a number of useful features.

These false claims are merely attempts to trick users to install. Adware-type applications are designed simply to generate revenue for the developers - they provide none of the functions promised. These applications generate intrusive online advertisements and collect personally identifiable information.

How did Internet Browser install on my computer?

This adware is mostly distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of PUPs with the chosen software/apps.

Developers hide bundled applications within the 'Custom/Advanced' settings, since many users do not pay enough attention when downloading and installing software. Unaware that rogue apps are concealed, they rush these processes and skip this section, thereby installing PUPs such as Internet Browser inadvertently.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Only by paying close attention during the download and installation processes can you protect your system from adware-type infections. Closely analyze these processes using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. Furthermore, decline all offers to download or install additional programs. Bundled applications are mostly rogue - do not install them.

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Quick menu:

• What is Internet Browser?
• STEP 1. Uninstall Internet Browser application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Internet Browser adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove Internet Browser ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Internet Browser' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove Internet Browser ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Internet Browser adware 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 "Internet Browser", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes Internet Browser ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove Internet Browser adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, Internet Browser did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by internet browser, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by internet browser, 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 plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by internet browser 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, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

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 upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by internet browser, 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:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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