Remove Irradiah.com virus (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge)

Irradiah.com – a search site that's set as the default search engine when your browser is hijacked

Screenshot of the Irradiah.com virus

Irradiah.com is a fake search engine. If your browser's default search engine is changed to this address, it has been hijacked by a PUP (potentially unwanted program).^[1] There's no need to worry, we'll help you to remove this browser hijacker and get your default settings back.

Of course, the site itself is not completely reliable either. Maybe the site is a work in progress, but it currently offers no services that might be of any value to the user. The supposed search engine fails to provide any results when you enter queries into the search bar.

Besides, the Privacy Policy, as well as Terms and Conditions sections that are simply obligatory for a self-respecting service, are empty on this site as well^[2]. Naturally, this takes the last bit of reliability or usefulness from this suspicious search provider. It goes without saying that such a program is not worth your time or attention, but it sure deserves your time when it comes to the elimination.

name	Irradiah.com
Type	Browser hijacker, PUP
Symptoms	Modified browser settings; shown search results contain misleading ads; diminished device performance
Risks	Privacy issues, financial losses
Distribution	Software bundles, deceptive ads
Elimination	Remove the threat with dependable anti-malware software or by using our detailed instructions provided below
System health	Recover any damage your system sustained by using the Fortect Intego PC repair tool

Remember that the longer you delay the Irradiah.com removal, the more time the PUP that delivered it has to implement other unauthorized changes on your computer. It might be that it is setting up unnecessary toolbars, browser extensions, or other programs^[3] at this very moment.

Since the site does not look dangerous, the victims of the hijack rarely bother to remove the virus from the computer. However, this is a serious mistake that may lead to serious problems. The virus may start interfering with your browsing, slow down or even make your browser crash completely.

Besides, browser hijackers are also infamous for tracking user data^[4]. While there is no evidence that Irradiah.com is involved in such activities, it is possible that other programs that the malware may install in addition to the browser hijacker are well capable of doing that.

And these programs may not be focused on the non-personal information^[5] alone, but target more sensitive data in order to obtain more gain from it later. To be more particular, the collected data may be sold to certain thirds parties or be used for online marketing purposes.

Therefore you need to remove Irradiah.com and all associated applications. Use Malwarebytes Malwarebytes, SpyHunter Combo Cleaner, or similar security tools for an automatic removal. If you want to do it yourself, use our detailed instructions posted below. Afterward, use the Fortect Intego tool to fix all system irregularities so you could enjoy your device anew.

How most browser hijackers are spread?

Browser hijacker distribution is no longer a mystery to the security experts who are regularly exposing new and fraudulent schemes that the malware developers employ to achieve better malware dispersion. It is now clear that viruses infect computers through bundled freeware packages which the users carelessly install on their computers themselves.

Hackers have been using this technique for quite some time now since it is the most direct and easiest way their malicious creations can reach victims’ computers. Luckily, PUPs can be exposed by installing software properly. In particular, you should opt for the Advanced or Custom installation mode whenever you’re preparing to set up a new program on your PC.

Remove Irradiah.com from the infected browser

Irradiah.com virus has done an immaculate job infecting your computer, but can you delete it from your system just as successfully? That depends on what instruments you use to achieve the elimination. If you trust your own skills enough, you may remove it from the infected device manually.

Nevertheless, this method is more complicated and is more likely to end up in a secondary hijack. Thus, we kindly advise you to check out expert recommendations on Irradiah.com removal in the comprehensive guide below. Nevertheless, the more guaranteed approach is the automatic elimination using reputable antivirus software.

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.

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.

How to remove Irradiah.com virus

Irradiah.com – a search site that's set as the default search engine when your browser is hijacked

How most browser hijackers are spread?