Mco.onebodybox.com: earns money for developers, causes headache for users

Onebodybox.com virus is identified as a browser redirect infection. It does not present its official website, but misleads users to different destinations. After testing its sample, following results were found:
- engages in online monetizing campaign
- cooperates with AdNetworkPerformance adware
- promotes different questionable tools on different browsers
- links to BLPSearch hijacker
- offers to install Search App
- displays Annual User’s Survey pop-ups
Therefore, besides this behavior, it also redirects through multiple random and questionable URL links before landing you to one of the discussed destinations. Hardly you will receive anything beneficial from these sites, thus, make sure you remove Mco.onebodybox.com web objects.
Since the browser infection communicates with a number of shady third party websites, it is recommended to terminate with the assistance of malware elimination tool, such as FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes.
The negative effects of online advertising
This browser plague, OneBodyBox, is one of the samples when online advertising does not only annoy but may lead to a frustration. While more experienced Internet users would easily ignore mco.onebodybox.com pop-ups and promotional users, younger or senior users may indeed believe that their browsing quality would improve if they installed Search App or set BLPsearch.com as the main browsing tool.
Alternatively, tempted with the possibility of winning the lottery, some might fill up the form of Annual Browser Survey only to find out later that the promised services or goods will not be delivered unless they disclose credit card details[1].
In addition, installing the cyber security applications promoted by this hijacker might boost up the risk of getting infected with elaborate malware. Facebook Message virus[2] perfectly illustrates such possibility. Thus, if you noticed Mco.onebodybox.com redirect, take measures not to face further aggravating outcomes.
Distribution campaign remains the same
Since this browser malware operates via web scripts, Onebodybox.com hijack does not exist. Even if you got entangled into a redirect loop, you can exit the tab or shut down the browser entirely.
In order to minimize the risk of encountering this virus, install an anti-spyware program. Some of the premium versions instantly block such websites the moment they intend to redirect you.
Speaking of the promoted tools via the Mco.onebodybox.com network, pay attention to the installation guides of freeware. They often contain unwanted optional apps under “Basic” or “Recommended” settings.
Ways to cease Mco.onebodybox.com redirect loop
You can delete Onebodybox.com virus elements by making use of the malware elimination tool. It is also recommended to reset the browser settings. More information how to perform manual mco.onebodybox.com
If you installed one of the programs promoted by this hijacker, uninstall them. Note that they might also be labelled differently. After you remove Mco.onebodybox.com virus web objects, scan the browser again. This hijacker targets all users without exception. Even if you reside in Sweden[3], which might boast with a relatively low number of malware, be wary of the infection.
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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