Foundationalsearch.com is a browser hijacker. Foundationalsearch.com browser hijacker modifies settings in the web browser. Foundationalsearch.com redirects the default search engine and hijacks the new tab homepage.
Browser Hijacker removal instructions
In this section, you will find my instructions about removing browser hijackers.
Browser hijacker is a kind of software or malware that changes settings of a web browser without the user’s permission.
These alterations may include adjusting the homepage and search engine settings by adding toolbars and extensions. Normally these changes are made in order to redirect users to some specific sites, increase advertisement profit or track personal data.
Sometimes, users can be frustrated when they find themselves visiting sites they hadn’t intended to visit because of browser hijackers. This exposure may lead them into harmful content such as phishing sites, malware among others.
Often times, browser hijackers come bundled with other software thereby making it difficult for ordinary users to notice and avoid them.
Nonetheless, choosing custom installation when adding programs and paying keen attention to all terms can prevent accidental installation of browser hijackers.
Reliable antivirus or anti-malware programs can discover and delete browser hijackers from your computer system. Additionally, tools created specifically for that purpose also exist.
In case your browser starts behaving strangely it is wise to use security software scan the whole system for any form of the presence of a malicious program like a browser hijacker.
Remove GSearch.live
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Remove Search.validplatform.com (Mac) virus
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Remove Convertpdftoword.co
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Remove WebDefence adware
WebDefence is a fork of the Chromium Browser based on Google Chrome, identical to WebNavigatorBrowser. WebDefence is installed using adware bundler software, meaning it is most likely installed without the consent of the user.
Remove News-homepage.com virus
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Remove GoWebSearch (Mac) virus
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Remove Yahoo virus
Yahoo is a legitimate search engine. The Yahoo search engine is related to the Bing search engine. However, search.yahoo.com is being abused by many types of adware and browser hijackers. Yahoo is abused because adware developers make money from the Bing ads that are displayed through Yahoo among the search results.
Remove Funsearchtoday.com
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