WebVeil Browser Adware

What is WebVeil?

WebVeil is a dubious Chromium-based Internet browser claiming to significantly improve loading speeds and browsing security.

On initial inspection, this application might appear legitimate and useful, however, WebVeil is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware, since it generates intrusive online advertisements, causes unwanted browser redirects, and monitors browsing activity. Furthermore, this PUP often infiltrates systems without users’ permission.

WebVeil generates various intrusive online advertisements that do not originate from users' visited websites. To achieve this, developers of WebVeil employ a 'virtual layer', which enables placement of third party graphical content on any site. Bear in mind that displayed advertisements often conceal underlying web content.

Furthermore, some redirect to malicious sites often containing infectious content. In fact, WebVeil also causes unwanted browser redirects to the isearch.appiance.com website. This behavior significantly diminishes the Internet browsing experience. WebVeil gathers various browsing-related information, some which is personally identifiable.

The developers of WebVeil share this recorded data with third parties who often misuse it to generate revenue. This poses a direct threat to users' privacy and, therefore, information-tracking apps such as WebVeil should be uninstalled immediately.

This PUP is very similar to TheBrowser, BrowserAir, Chromodo, Olcinium, Chedot, and many other deceptive Chromium-based web browsers.

All falsely claim to provide 'valuable' functionality - simply measures to trick users to install. Rather than providing any real value for users, these programs simply track users' Internet browsing activity, generate intrusive advertisements, and cause unwanted browser redirects.

How did WebVeil install on my computer?

Although WebVeil is free for anyone to download on its official website, many users install it inadvertently, since they do not express enough caution when downloading and installing applications. Aware of this, developers often 'bundle' additional software and conceal it within the 'Custom/Advanced' settings.

Users who rush the download and installation processes simply expose their systems to risk of various infections.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Adware-type applications are often concealed and, therefore, the key to computer safety is caution. Closely analyze the download and installation processes using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. Furthermore, all additionally-included apps should be cancelled, since there is a high probability that they will be malicious.

WebVeil Browser causing unwanted browser redirects to isearch.appiance.com:

Screenshot of WebVeil Browser:

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove WebVeil adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, WebVeil 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 isearch.appiance.com redirect, 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 isearch.appiance.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 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 isearch.appiance.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, 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 isearch.appiance.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:

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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