Google redirect virus or Browser hijacking: How to avoid and protect them from damage

The browser hijacking is one of the most commonly used type of online attack in which the attacker or the hacker tried to gain full access of your Internet browser which ever you may be using including the internet Explorer , Mozilla Firefox or even Opera. The attacker tried to change the form and the content while you surf the web. If you keep your computer up to date by installing software and updates with the latest safety and surfing rules respecting the essential security you're already doing much to prevent such attacks. However, if your browser has been hijacked, you can free the pirates and restore its settings in several ways.

How to Identify whether the browser has been hijacked

Among the indices browser hijacking include the following unusual behaviors:

1.The home page or other settings of your computer have been modified.
Example: links to sites that you tend to avoid have been added.
2.When some of the web pages become inaccessible
Including sites of antispyware and other security software.
3.The pop open cascade
The pop open continuously on your screen.
4.New toolbars and favorites have been installed
Displaying icons and links to Web pages side.
5.The computer is slower
Malicious software can slow the operation of your computer.

By following a few simple guidelines you can ensure the proper operation of your computer:

Be extremely careful when you download or installation on your computer

When you download a new program on your computer, a warning message appears, as in the following screenshot. Take this warning seriously. Games and multimedia services dubious online can hide spyware and other malicious software "free" needed to use their services. If you are unsure of the reliability of a program or a software component, do not download and do not install it on your computer. In addition, if you are prompted to allow installation of the program via a popup window, click No, unless you really want to install this program on your new computer.

Download and install protection software

1.Install automatic updates . In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, Updates will get installed automatically installed on your computer. However if you have disabled automatic updates in your computer and hence try it manually, So simply logon to the website Microsoft Update and install the service packs and updates for Windows, especially Windows SP2.

2.Ensure that you are using the newest version of the browser. If you are using Internet Explorer, make sure you use the latest version of the software and download and install all available security updates available.

3.Use antivirus software and antispyware updated. Set them to run automatically. Many browser hijacking attempts are linked to viruses or spyware.

Have a toolkit anti-diversion provision. A tool kit should include anti-diversion programs such as Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) (available in English only) and Spybot , which, if misused, will help you to regain control of your browser and your computer. Furthermore, reliable antivirus programs can detect some diversion, sometimes marked as Trojans , and help eradicate them.

Configure the security settings of your browser

1.In the Tools menu, click Internet Options, then click the Security tab.
2.Click the Internet icon on the Custom Level button, then select Medium in the Reset menu.
3.Click the Reset button.
4.Click OK.

Restoring a hijacked browser

To try to restore the settings of your browser, follow the six tips below.

1 - Stop the continued opening of pop

When the pop open continuously on the screen of your computer, you probably want to stop the deluge first. Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 with Internet Explorer, follow these steps:

1.Press CTRL + ALT + DEL, click Task Manager, then click the Processes tab.
2.Click IEXPLORE.EXE, then click the End Process button.

This closes all instances of Internet Explorer. You can then open the program again and surf as usual. To prevent future attacks, activate a program to block pop-ups. To enable the blocking of pop-ups from Internet Explorer:

1.In the Tools menu, click Internet Options, then click the Privacy tab.
2.In the window Pop-up Blocker, click the check box Block pop-ups. Click OK.


If other symptoms persist web browser hijacking, do the following:

2 - Install a program of prevention
As one of those mentioned in the paragraph entitled Skip browser hijacking. Many browser hijacking programs can be detected and removed by running these programs, once downloaded and installed on your computer.

3 - Run the removal tool for malicious software .
It can detect certain types of diversion program, but not all. I recommend you to download the Microsoft Security Essential

4 - Manually restore your settings. If you are using the Internet Explorer browser and your homepage has been changed, you can restore yourself.

1.In the Tools menu, click Internet Options, then click the General tab.
2.In the Start page, enter the desired Internet address in the Address bar, or click the Back button to restore the default setting of the original manufacturer.
3.Click OK.

5 - Remove unwanted programs using the Add or Remove Programs.

If you want to try to eradicate advanced methods, see the article titled Unexplained computer behavior 'may be Caused by deceptive software on the support site and Microsoft support. You can find additional steps, including activities at the Add / Remove programs, delete program integrated, and the search function in Windows Explorer program.

6 - Empty the trash
After all these steps, especially if you have removed an unwanted program. Restart your computer.