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  • Severity: Medium
  • Browser Hijackers
  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · Jul 2022

How to remove WebWebWeb.com virus

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

Gabriel E. Hall · Passionate web researcher

WebWebWeb.com is a search engine that is often associated with browser hijacking

WebWebWeb.com

WebWebWeb.com is the web address you might notice unexpectedly after opening Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, MS Edge, or another web browser. The unexpected changes to the homepage and new tab can be explained easily – they are a clear sign of a browser hijacker (a type of a potentially unwanted application) installed on your system.

Typically, such programs spread using suspicious delivery methods, including fake updates, software bundles,[1] misleading ads, and similar. This results in many users installing hijackers without the intention of doing so, although people always install them themselves. The symptoms can be seen as soon as the browser is opened, however.

Besides the extension that is installed on the browser, WebWebWeb.com is set as the browser's homepage, which ensures that users employ the promoted search engine instead of the default one. During the search sessions, people would be redirected to alternative search results that differ from those of Google quite a bit.

However, when we talk about different search results, we are talking about the fact that advertisements are inserted at the top of the result page, which is the primary monetization method of the hijacker's developers. In the meantime, users may be exposed to phishing and other insecure material, which may sometimes result in financial losses, installation of other potentially unwanted applications, or even malware infections.

Name WebWebWeb.com
Type Browser hijacker, potentially unwanted browser extension
Distribution Bundled software, third-party websites, fake ads
Symptoms New extension installed on the browser; homepage and new tab set to WebWebWeb.com; redirects searches to another provider and inserts ads
Risks Data tracking from various third parties, exposure to malicious ads, redirects to phishing sites
Removal To remove the unwanted browser extension, you should access your browser's settings. Checking the system with SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, MalwarebytesMalwarebytes security software can also ensure that there is no adware or malware running in the background
Other tips Securing your privacy is easier with FortectIntego – use it to clean your browser caches from trackers and repair any damage done to the system

More about privacy and WebWebWeb.com

All reliable programs and websites always include Privacy Policy, EULA[2] or other official documents that define users’ and developers’ rights and responsibilities, revealing information about collecting particular data about users and partnerships with third parties.

While in the past, the developers of the so-called WebWebWeb virus failed to provide accurate information about its data gathering practices, it is now clearly stated in its Privacy Policy. It reads that the following information is being collected:

  • Browser type/ -version
  • Used operation system
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing system (IP address)
  • Time of server request.

WebWebWeb.com hijacker

It’s one of the reasons why you should not only stay away from this search engine but also remove WebWebWeb.com as soon as it appears on your browser. Meanwhile, other links were active and redirected to the LINK64 website that promotes software for video downloads.

Usually, users experience hijack after installing this program, but there is a way how to prevent it from happening. However, if your computer was hijacked, start the removal process with SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes, and let FortectIntego fix your favorite browser. By fixing, we mean that the app would be capable of removing all the trackers placed there by the browser hijacker, assuring that no more data tracking is performed.

How does it spread?

Typically, browser hijackers are spread in the software bundles. When users install new programs downloaded from various online sources under Standard/Recommended setup, they might install any browser hijacker, adware program or other PUPs[3]. This installation method does not reveal whether you install the software package or not and install all additional applications by default. The PUP spreads with the previously mentioned program “Video Downloader Professional.”

However, it might be attached to many other free applications such as PDF converters or audio streaming programs as well. Hence, you must be careful when installing new programs on your computer. Always opt for Advanced/Custom setup and do not rush through the steps. You might skip the checkbox with pre-selected additional applications or leave a tick saying that you agree to make webwebweb.com your default search engine.

Steps of removal

When dealing with the browser hijacker, you have two options – to remove WebWebWeb.com manually or automatically. The first method is more suitable for advanced computer users rather than regular people who are dealing with computer infection for the first time. However, we do not want to discourage any of you.

First of all, have a look at our prepared instructions below, and only then make a decision based on your knowledge, skills and the amount of time you are willing to spend on the hijacker's removal. We believe that saving your time and leaving this annoying task for someone else is always a good idea. In this case, automatic elimination is the best choice.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 7/XP

Remove the unwanted program:

  1. In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
  2. If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.Uninstall the unwanted program from Windows

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click Remove.Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset.
  5. This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data.Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.Remove extensions from Safari

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
  2. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  3. From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.Reset Safari

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2 comments

  1. Leo

    The domain name is amazing! I wish I had thought about it when I launched my blog :)

  2. Sue

    Oh, its annoying. WebWebWeb.com hijacked my Chrome as well. Thanks to you instructions its gone already!

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