Eokomoko.online offers search services for Lebanese netizens

Eokomoko.online virus functions as a search engine which in overall targets netizens in the Near East. Corresponding to the alphabet used in the country, European users may find it quite odd. All the functional buttons are presented in the Lebanese.
Furthermore, the search results come on the right side in contrast to popular European search engines. Though the search tool seems to be closely related to Google database, in fact, the browsing tool is classified as a potentially unwanted application, or more specifically, a browser hijacker.
When you click on the above three buttons, you get redirected to Google homepage. It is unsure why there are three buttons even if they perform the same function. Furthermore, it delivers fewer search results than the original search engine.
You might ask yourself why to opt for this fishy tool when you can use a legitimate and well-trusted search provider. You can remove Eokomoko.online manually or automatically with the assistance of FortectIntego.
Multiple choices – many more security dilemmas
Previously, the almost absolute majority of alternative search tools were oriented at English users. However, the idea of making an easy profit is universal.
Thus, you may find more and more search results which target other linguistic audiences. Eokomoko.online happens to be quite exceptional as it orients at Lebanese users.
However, it does not evoke a positive impression. Despite the fact that it delivers Google search results, it still contains flaws. For instance, every new website whether it cooperates with bigger online projects or domains should present their own privacy policy.
Users should be aware what tracking tools the web page employs. Furthermore, a legitimate website, even if it tracks users’ online activities, it should ensure users’ online privacy.[1]
However, since the website does not contain such document, it is likely that your non-personal data might be transmitted to third parties.[2] In overall, it is not surprising if your browsing sessions will be interrupted with pop-ups. Finally, you might also get bothered by an annoying Eokomoko.online redirect to the phenomenon. You may be directed to insecure domains.
Ways to promote browser hijackers
While there are dozens of quite aggressive hijackers, which takes you by surprise while you are browsing and suggest installing their affiliated products, now browser hijackers tend to be less troublesome. Thus, this sort of infection behaves similarly as well.
You can find this hijacker on its official website. However, there is also a possibility of Eokomoko.online hijack when you install a new application. Even if you installing a well-known program, make sure you attentively proceed through the installation wizard stages. Choose “Advanced” instead of “Recommended,” and remove the checkmarks from irrelevant add-ons. Now let us move on Eokomoko.online removal section.
Uninstall Eokomoko.online
You can get rid of this hijacker whether you use Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Mozilla. Luckily, this hijacker does not ask you to install it. On the other hand, it does not mean that you may occasionally be redirected to this web page.
If this behavior bothers you, you can remove Eokomoko.online virus and its cookies with the assistance of an anti-malware tool. Below the article, you will find useful tips how to clean the browser from affiliated web scripts and complete Eokomoko.online. On the final note, this hijacker may target also netizens of other countries, for instance, Croatia.[3]
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

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

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

Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.

- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

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

Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- 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.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- 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.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.

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

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

Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.

- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

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

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

Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- 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:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.

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

Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

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

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