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Some users are also forced to search using the Yahoo search engine, although their default search engine is set to Google. TechSignalSearch is likely to gather various browsing data. For example, IP addresses, geolocations, addresses of visited websites, entered search queries, and so on. It might also record private, sensitive information. When you purchase Mac antivirus you will also find that it comes with virus protection for the Mac as well as the Macs devices that you connect to your computer. Since viruses like to target computers that have various internet connected devices, so it's nice to find that Mac antivirus has been designed to protect these different devices as well.
A phishing scam has targeted Mac users by redirecting them from legitimate websites to fake websites which tell them that their computer is infected with a virus. The user is then offered Mac Defender 'anti-virus' software to solve the issue.
This “anti-virus” software is malware (i.e. malicious software). Its ultimate goal is to get the user's credit card information which may be used for fraudulent purposes.
The most common names for this malware are MacDefender, MacProtector and MacSecurity.
This “anti-virus” software is malware (i.e. malicious software). Its ultimate goal is to get the user's credit card information which may be used for fraudulent purposes.
The most common names for this malware are MacDefender, MacProtector and MacSecurity.
Apple released a free software update (Security Update 2011-003) that will automatically find and remove Mac Defender malware and its known variants.
The Resolution section below also provides step-by-step instructions on how to avoid or manually remove this malware.
The Resolution section below also provides step-by-step instructions on how to avoid or manually remove this malware.
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How to avoid installing this malware
If any notifications about viruses or security software appear, quit Safari or any other browser that you are using. If a normal attempt at quitting the browser doesn’t work, then Force Quit the browser.
In some cases, your browser may automatically download and launch the installer for this malicious software. If this happens, cancel the installation process; do not enter your administrator password. Delete the installer immediately using the steps below.
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- Go into the Downloads folder, or your preferred download location.
- Drag the installer to the Trash.
- Empty the Trash.
How to remove this malware
If the malware has been installed, we recommend the following actions:
- Do not provide your credit card information under any circumstances.
- Use the Removal Steps below.
Removal steps
- Move or close the Scan Window.
- Go to the Utilities folder in the Applications folder and launch Activity Monitor.
- Choose All Processes from the pop up menu in the upper right corner of the window.
- Under the Process Name column, look for the name of the app and click to select it; common app names include: MacDefender, MacSecurity or MacProtector.
- Click the Quit Process button in the upper left corner of the window and select Quit.
- Quit Activity Monitor application.
- Open the Applications folder.
- Locate the app ex. MacDefender, MacSecurity, MacProtector or other name.
- Drag to Trash, and empty Trash.
Malware also installs a login item in your account in System Preferences. Removal of the login item is not necessary, but you can remove it by following the steps below.
- Open System Preferences, select Accounts, then Login Items
- Select the name of the app you removed in the steps above ex. MacDefender, MacSecurity, MacProtector
- Click the minus button
Use the steps in the “How to avoid installing this malware” section above to remove the installer from the download location.
Note: Apple provides security updates for the Mac exclusively through Software Update and the Apple Support Downloads site. User should exercise caution any time they are asked to enter sensitive personal information online.
The My Web Search toolbar (mywebsearch.adware, My Web Search), also referred to as the Mywebsearch virus or Mywebsearch redirect is malware categorized as a combination of adware and spyware that uses a browser hijacker distributed as freeware that installs directly onto your computer and internet browser as a BHO (add-on, extension). My Web Search toolbar also bundles with other malware applications which can affect internet browser settings including the home page and default search engine. A My Web Search toolbar infection installs browser helper objects (managed search toolbar) to infected internet browsers and causes web searchs and URLs inputted into the browser’s address bar to redirect to http://home.mywebsearch.com/, search.mywebsearch.com, and other websites.
My Web Search and browser hijackers in general are very dangerous and can leave a backdoor for other malware and virus infections. My Web Search is similar to other browser hijackers distributed as freeware such as MP3 Tube Toolbar and Browser Seek Toolbar. These malicious programs are provided for free but bundle with malicious third party applications software in which their terms os use state they hold no responsibility for.
My Web Search claims their search engine is realistic and their toolbar is commonly mistaken for spyware. These claims are absolutely false. My Web Search is spyware, My Web Search extracts private information and traces internet activity.
My Web Search Virus Symptoms
- My Web Search intsalls dynamic files such as registry entries and directory files onto infected systems.
- My Web Search may show symptoms of adware programs such as displaying spam advertisements on an infected system.
- My Web Search installs a managed search engine and redirects web searches and URL input on infected internet browsers (http://home.mywebsearch.com).
- My Web Search installs a toolbar titled “My Web Search toolbar” or “mywebsearch Community Toolbar” that is powered by Conduit onto an infected internet browser.
- My Web Search Toolbar leaves the backdoor open for dangerous malware, Trojans, and viruses.
Click an option below to scroll to it on the same page (named anchor link).
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1. Automatic Removal – Scan for and remove malware.
2. Uninstall My Web Search – Uninstall My Web Search program using the uninstaller (if installed on computer).
3. Remove My Web Search Toolbar – Remove add-on, or extension from your infected internet browser.
4. Manual Removal – Manually remove My Web Search files.
5. System Restore – Restore your computer to a date and time before infection.
2. Uninstall My Web Search – Uninstall My Web Search program using the uninstaller (if installed on computer).
3. Remove My Web Search Toolbar – Remove add-on, or extension from your infected internet browser.
4. Manual Removal – Manually remove My Web Search files.
5. System Restore – Restore your computer to a date and time before infection.
1. Automatic Removal
The safest program to remove hijacker malware is Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes has the largest sample rate of malware due to being the top downloaded Anti-Malware application for the past 2 years. Malwarebytes also offers free and paid versions.
1. Install the free or paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
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2. Once Malwarebytes is installed, open the Anti-Malware program. If you are using the free version of Malwarebytes you will be prompted to update the database, please do so.
3. On the first tab labeled “Scanner” select the Perform full scan option and click the Scan button to perform a full system scan (pictured below).
4. Malwarebytes will automatically detect malware on your computer. Once the scan is complete, Malwarebytes will prompt a message stating malicious objects were detected. Select (check) the malicious objects in the list and click the Remove Selected button to completely remove MyWebSearch malware.
2. Uninstall My Search Toolbar from your computer
• Close all open internet browsers
• From the “Start” menu in Windows, select “Control Panel”
• Select “Add/Remove Programs”
• Select “My Web Search Bar”
• Click “Change/Remove”
Should you reopen your Web browser and still see the My Web Search toolbar, you may need to restart your computer for the uninstall process to be completed or follow the instructions below to remove the unwanted add-on and extension per each browser installed on your computer.
3. How To Remove My Web Search Toolbar Extension
My Web Search installs toolbars for most popular internet browsers. Most of the time, removing the extension will also remove the infection.
Please click an internet browser (below) to automatically scroll to significant directions (named anchor link).
Google Chrome Extension (CRX):
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Step 1:
Step 1:
- Open Chrome, click on the Settings icon (wrench) and navigate to Tools > Extensions.
Step 2:
- Select the My Web Search Toolbar plugin from the list of extensions, and click Uninstall or Disable.
- To search which extensions are currently running on Chrome navigate to Tools > Task Manager
Mozilla Firefox Extension (XPI):
Step 1:
- Open Firefox, and navigate to Tools -> Add-ons (Ctrl+Shift+A).
Step 2:
- Select Extensions and find the My Web Search Toolbar extension, and click disable and remove.
How to block the Mywebsearch.com cookie
- 1.From the Tools menu, select Options
- 2.In the upper section of the Options window, click Privacy
- 3.In the Cookies tab, click Exceptions
- 4. In the new Exceptions – Cookies window, enter mywebsearch.com in the Address of Website field and click Disable.
Microsoft Internet Explorer:
Step 1:
- Click the Tools button and then click Manage add-ons.
Step 2:
- Under Show, click All add-ons or Toolbars and Extensions. (Depends which IE you use)
Step 3:
- Select the My Web Search Toolbar plugin from the list of software, and click disable.
How to block the Mywebsearch.com cookie
- 1. From the Tools menu of Internet Explorer, select Internet Options
- 2. Select the Privacy tab and then click Sites. The Per site privacy actions window will be displayed
- 3. In the Per site privacy actions window, enter mywebsearch.com in the Address of Web site field
- 4. Click Block
Restricted site option
Access: Tools(Alt-x) > Internet Options
Select the Security tab and click Restricted sites
Click the “Sites” button and individually enter: Mywebsearch.com
Select the Security tab and click Restricted sites
Click the “Sites” button and individually enter: Mywebsearch.com
Apple Safari Extension:
Step 1:
- In settings, go to Preferences and click the Extensions tab.
Step 2:
- Remove/Disable My Web Search Toolbar extension or turn all extensions Off.
How to block the Mywebsearch.com cookie
- 1. Click the general Safari menu icon and select Safari Preferences
- 2. Select the Privacy tab, and check: Block cookies: “from third parties and advertisers”
4. How To Manually Remove The My Web Search Virus
To manually remove the My Web Search virus, delete the directories and files below.
Next remove the Application Data files.
App Data is a hidden folder, to learn how to show hidden files please click here.
1. Type %AppData% into Window’s Start Menu Search field and press Enter.
2. Remove the files below.
App Data is a hidden folder, to learn how to show hidden files please click here.
1. Type %AppData% into Window’s Start Menu Search field and press Enter.
2. Remove the files below.
5. System Restore
Restore your computer to a date and time before infection using Microsoft’s automated restore points. Restoring your computer is the simple way around a Browser Seek infection.
There are many ways to restore a Window’s computer. We have written in detail how to perform a system restore here.
There are many ways to restore a Window’s computer. We have written in detail how to perform a system restore here.