Sorry for the repeated posts, but also...

Terrav
Member

128

06-20-2016, 05:23 AM

Over the last few months on Google I've observed this behavior: whenever I click a link in a search result, it opens TabSearch.net and redirects to a Yahoo search. My Google has also slowed down. I noticed this might be a virus after checking it up close, as it keeps redirecting me multiple times—1 to 5 attempts—before letting me in. It also causes random lag spikes in Chrome. Edit: I'm really interested in this.

Terrav

06-20-2016, 05:23 AM #1

coolness2001
Member

224

06-20-2016, 08:04 AM

If you suspect a virus is present, you should employ some software to eliminate it.

coolness2001

06-20-2016, 08:04 AM #2

If you suspect a virus is present, you should employ some software to eliminate it.

Dingdongyou
Member

220

06-20-2016, 03:37 PM

No success, it isn't detecting anything. Windows Defender and Malwarebytes aren't working.

Dingdongyou

06-20-2016, 03:37 PM #3

No success, it isn't detecting anything. Windows Defender and Malwarebytes aren't working.

D4rKSlayer95
Member

229

06-20-2016, 05:53 PM

Verify the standard options for Google search. It might be a clusterphuck in the configuration—consider resetting everything to the default settings.

D4rKSlayer95

06-20-2016, 05:53 PM #4

Verify the standard options for Google search. It might be a clusterphuck in the configuration—consider resetting everything to the default settings.

Angu197
Member

151

06-20-2016, 10:27 PM

I've already tried that too, sorry for not explaining. I keep removing Yahoo as an option but it reappears in a few hours.

Angu197

06-20-2016, 10:27 PM #5

I've already tried that too, sorry for not explaining. I keep removing Yahoo as an option but it reappears in a few hours.

Kaister9
Junior Member

06-21-2016, 05:11 AM

Consider trying Avast Free. I've noticed it detects viruses that Windows Defender and Malwarebytes miss.

Kaister9

06-21-2016, 05:11 AM #6

Consider trying Avast Free. I've noticed it detects viruses that Windows Defender and Malwarebytes miss.

Nickroy1
Junior Member

06-21-2016, 09:20 AM

Consider using another browser or an incognito window. Verify the add-ons you have installed, as they might have interfered.

Nickroy1

06-21-2016, 09:20 AM #7

Consider using another browser or an incognito window. Verify the add-ons you have installed, as they might have interfered.

Toxic_Wolfy
Junior Member

06-21-2016, 09:28 AM

I received a warning from MalwareBytes after what felt like hours (15 minutes, honestly) — it said 18... just 18... @Needfuldoer

Toxic_Wolfy

06-21-2016, 09:28 AM #8

I received a warning from MalwareBytes after what felt like hours (15 minutes, honestly) — it said 18... just 18... @Needfuldoer

palunka2
Member

06-22-2016, 05:09 PM

The issue stems from ADWARE.Hijacker.SD. The file location may indicate how it arrived, and you can take steps to avoid it next time.

palunka2

06-22-2016, 05:09 PM #9

The issue stems from ADWARE.Hijacker.SD. The file location may indicate how it arrived, and you can take steps to avoid it next time.